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

A federal judge has temporarily halted the U.S. Department of Education's revised definition of "professional" degrees, which imposed stricter borrowing limits for students in those fields. This ruling blocks the department's narrow definition affecting just 11 specific fields, likely benefiting many graduate students who rely on loans for their education. This decision is significant as it challenges the administration's attempt to control student debt more tightly, raising questions about the balance between financial regulation and educational access.