The U.S. Department of Education is being urged to expand the definition of ‘professional’ students to include more fields under a proposed rule on graduate loan limits. Professional students can borrow up to $100,000 more than other graduate students, but the current proposal excludes certain disciplines. Public comments are pushing for a broader inclusion to ensure equitable access to higher borrowing limits.
Key Points
- Professional students qualify for $100,000 higher loan caps than other grads.
- Proposed rule excludes some fields from the professional category.
- Advocates urge broadening the definition via public comments.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This policy could impact educational freedom by influencing access to funding for certain professional degrees, potentially limiting parental and student choices in higher education pathways. However, it has no direct implications for K-12 school choice or vouchers.
Source: Education Department urged to broaden ‘professional’ student definition
