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

Amid a legal battle, students in graduate-level programs like nursing and occupational therapy are now temporarily classified as "professional" degrees by the U.S. Department of Education, allowing for higher loan limits. This change has created confusion and uncertainty among students who are now unsure about their financial options. The ongoing legal dispute adds to the turmoil, raising concerns about the stability of these new classifications and the broader implications for student loan policies and access to higher education.