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When Essential Degrees Lose Their Professional Label

When Essential Degrees Lose Their “Professional” Label

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In an unexpected turn, the Trump administration has redefined which graduate programs count as “professional” — and the implications are huge. Under changes brought in by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), many fields that have long been considered professional are now excluded from that status. For students, this means lower federal loan limits, making education in these sectors… Continue readingWhen Essential Degrees Lose Their “Professional” Label