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Reclassifying Healthcare Degrees: Understanding the DOE's Proposed Policy Change

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Reclassifying Healthcare Degrees: Understanding the DOE's Proposed Policy ChangeSUMMARY: This episode examines the U.S. Department of Education's November 2025 proposal to redefine "professional degree" programs for federal student loan purposes, which would exclude nursing and several other healthcare degrees from higher borrowing limits. Participants will explore the policy mechanics, the rationale from both the Department of Education and healthcare organizations, financial implications for students, and potential workforce effects. ---Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click hereAlready an Elite Member? Login hereLearn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri HealthcareView Episode TakeawaysView this podcast course on Elite LearningSeries: Reclassifying Healthcare Degrees: Understanding the DOE's Proposed Policy Change

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