What’s a professional graduate degree? Loan confusion reigns amid legal battle.

Graduate students in fields like nursing and occupational therapy are now benefiting from higher loan limits due to a court order, but this temporary change has led to widespread confusion. The U.S. Department of Education has classified these programs as "professional" degrees, but the legal battle surrounding this classification means students might face ongoing uncertainty. This situation highlights the complexities in federal education policy and raises questions about the stability of financial aid for graduate students, which could have broader implications for access to advanced education.