Several degrees, along with nursing, will not be counted as ‘professional’ by the Trump administration as part of the implementation of President Donald Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (OBBBA)

The move matters as the Department of Education (DoE) is set to implement various measures and those doing high-costing degrees, may longer receive the same amount as their degree may not be deemed "professional.

The report said that architects and accountants are also not listed as professional degrees.

Meanwhile, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) expressed deep concerns over the Department of Education’s decision to move forward with a proposed definition of professional degree programs that excludes nursing and significantly limits student loan access.

“AACN recognize

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