postbaccalaureate degree programs
Coverage of postbaccalaureate degree programs in the Nexus archive.
- New student loan limits challenged by Democratic attorneys general, governors in lawsuit
A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over new student loan regulations that impose stricter borrowing limits for postbaccalaureate degree programs not classified as 'professional' degrees. The states argue the revised 'professional degree' definition unlawfully narrows eligibility and threatens funding for higher education institutions and critical workforce needs.
- New student loan limits challenged by Democratic attorneys general, governors in lawsuit
A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors filed a lawsuit challenging federal student loan regulations that impose stricter borrowing limits on postbaccalaureate degree programs not classified as 'professional' by the Department of Education. The lawsuit argues the regulations unlawfully narrow the definition of 'professional degree,' reducing funding for state institutions and harming workforce needs in healthcare and education.
- New student loan limits challenged by Democratic attorneys general, governors in lawsuit
Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education over new student loan regulations that impose stricter borrowing limits on non-professional postbaccalaureate programs. The lawsuit challenges the department's narrowed definition of 'professional degree,' arguing it unlawfully reduces funding for state institutions and hinders workforce development in healthcare and education.