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

A federal judge has temporarily halted the U.S. Department of Education’s narrower definition of "professional" degrees, which imposed stricter borrowing limits for graduate students in those fields. This ruling could impact many students in broader fields like education, social work, and public health, allowing them to borrow more for their graduate studies. The decision is significant because it challenges the administration’s attempt to tighten financial aid rules, potentially providing relief to students facing higher educational costs.