Narrowed Education Department definition of ‘professional’ degrees stopped in federal court

A federal judge has temporarily halted the U.S. Department of Education's new, more restrictive definition of "professional" degrees, which imposed stricter borrowing limits on graduate students in those fields. This ruling is significant as it prevents the Department's plan to limit "professional" degrees to just 11 specific fields, potentially easing financial burdens for many students. This decision could have broader implications for student loan policies and access to higher education, signaling a temporary victory for those advocating for broader definitions of professional degrees.