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The U.S. Department of Education temporarily expanded the list of graduate programs considered 'professional' to 29 fields following a court order halting its previous definition, which had limited eligibility for higher loan caps to 11 fields. The agency defends its original definition as 'lawful' amid legal challenges, causing uncertainty for students and institutions about loan limits.

The U.S. Department of Education temporarily expanded the list of graduate programs classified as 'professional' to 29 fields after a court halted its previous definition, allowing higher loan limits for students in these programs. However, the department maintains its original definition is 'lawful' and warns institutions to prepare for potential changes during ongoing litigation.

The U.S. Department of Education temporarily expanded the list of graduate programs classified as 'professional' degrees to 29 fields after a court order halted its previous definition, which excluded nursing and similar programs. The department maintains its original definition is 'lawful' but acknowledges the temporary classifications may change as the legal challenge proceeds, causing uncertainty for students and institutions.

A court order temporarily halted the U.S. Department of Education’s new 'professional degree' definition, expanding eligibility for higher loan limits to 29 fields including nursing, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. The department maintains its original definition is 'lawful' but acknowledges the temporary classifications may change as the legal challenge continues.

The U.S. Department of Education temporarily expanded the list of graduate programs classified as 'professional' degrees to 29 fields following a court order, reversing a prior definition that excluded programs like nursing. The department maintains its original definition is lawful but acknowledges the temporary classifications may change as litigation continues, creating uncertainty for students and institutions.