Bipartisan lawmakers urge the Department of Education to maintain classification for nursing degrees to prevent increased student debt.
Quiver AI Summary
Bipartisan Lawmakers Address Nursing Loan Changes: Over 150 lawmakers, led by Senators Jeff Merkley and Roger Wicker, have urged the U.S. Department of Education not to revise regulations that would reclassify post-baccalaureate nursing degrees. They argue this change could increase debt for nursing students by capping their loan amounts significantly lower than those for professional degrees.
Concerns Raised on Student Debt: The lawmakers expressed disappointment over the omission of nursing degrees from the definition of 'professional degree,' which would limit access to necessary financial aid. They emphasized that nursing degrees meet the criteria associated with professions requiring advanced training and licensure.
Support from Nursing Organizations: The comment opposing the proposed regulations is backed by 60 nursing organizations, highlighting the importance of post-baccalaureate nursing programs. Advocates argue these changes would adversely affect the nursing workforce at a time when healthcare services are critically needed.
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