Recent changes under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ may impact federal student loan eligibility for some health-related programs. According to Nexstar Media Wire, the Education Department’s new criteria might exclude fields such as nursing, physician assistant, and physical therapy from being considered professional degrees for Direct Loans.
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) reported these developments. NASFAA stated that many advanced health professions may not receive the same loan benefits as other professional programs. NASFAA also noted that its news section shares external media coverage and does not confirm or endorse the information…