The U.S. Department of Education has categorized APRN and PA clinicians as “graduate” students rather than “professional” students under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, lowering their federal loan limits. In a recent letter, the ACC argues these clinicians meet the criteria for “professional” status and warns that current classification could negatively impact the clinician workforce and care access. A bipartisan group of 150 lawmakers and several medical societies have also called for this change. Learn more.