Student loan restrictions impact on rural healthcare
By Lane Ball
Published on March 4, 2026.
The U.S. Department of Education has reclassified certain healthcare degrees as non-professional, preventing healthcare students from accessing higher borrowing limits. This could negatively impact the state's healthcare, particularly in rural areas. Among those affected are nurse practitioners, CRNAs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
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