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flag Nursing no longer qualifies as a professional degree for federal loan benefits, affecting students and worsening healthcare worker shortages.

flag A federal policy change has excluded nursing from the classification of "professional degrees," leaving nursing students ineligible for certain federal loan forgiveness and repayment programs. flag The decision, part of broader education reforms, has created uncertainty for students and schools, raising concerns about worsening healthcare workforce shortages. flag Advocates warn the move could deter individuals from entering nursing, despite its critical role in healthcare. flag No legislative action has been taken to reverse the exclusion as of late November 2025, leaving nursing programs in limbo.

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