the department of education just proposed redefining what counts as a “professional degree.” nursing, physician assistants, physical therapy, and social work would no longer qualify meaning students in these essential fields could lose access to higher federal loan limits.
only medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and chiropractic programs would remain classified as professional.
this isn’t just an education issue. it’s a workforce issue. a healthcare pipeline issue. a national stability issue.
in this episode of college, explained, i break down:
what the new definition actually changes
who loses access to funding and why it matters
how this impacts hospitals, clinics, schools, and communities
why this should concern every american, not just students
the goal isn’t fear. it’s clarity. and clarity is how you protect your future.
