Professional students will be able to borrow $100,000 more than other graduate students, but a proposed rule would exclude ...

A federal proposal to change the definition of what counts as a professional degree could have unintended workforce implications for the senior living and care sector, according to national aging ...

AASA joined 12 other education organizations to submit comments on a proposed rule from the Department of Education to amend ...

Illinois and 25 other states said the redefinition of a "professional degree" makes nursing degrees more expensive and ...

The U.S. Department of Education is weighing public feedback on a narrowed definition of who is considered a "professional" student.

・A new House bill would expand what counts as a “professional degree” for federal student loan purposes. ・The change comes as new student loan borrowing limits start in 2026, making the distinction ...

The Department of Education’s narrow definition of “professional degree” could slash annual loan limits for PA and NP students by more than half. Deadline for submitting comments is March 2, 2026.

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has updated which majors fall under its definition of “professional” degrees, and student loans could be affected in the long term. Under the revamped definition ...