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

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education's stricter definition of "professional" degrees, which imposed higher borrowing limits for graduate students in those fields. This ruling is a significant win for students, as the new criteria only included 11 specific fields, potentially limiting access to student loans for many. The decision underscores the ongoing debate about the accessibility of higher education funding and the impact of regulatory changes on students’ financial options.