This bill seeks to reverse reductions in federal loan availability for graduate and professional students. It specifically targets changes enacted under Public Law 119-21, which previously limited access to these crucial financial aid programs. The legislation achieves this by amending Section 455(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These amendments involve striking specific paragraphs and modifying language related to annual and aggregate loan limits, effectively restoring the prior scope of federal loan programs for advanced degree seekers. The overall goal is to ensure that graduate and professional students maintain access to the necessary federal financial assistance for their education.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Education
Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
USA119th CongressHR-6677| House
| Updated: 12/11/2025
This bill seeks to reverse reductions in federal loan availability for graduate and professional students. It specifically targets changes enacted under Public Law 119-21, which previously limited access to these crucial financial aid programs. The legislation achieves this by amending Section 455(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These amendments involve striking specific paragraphs and modifying language related to annual and aggregate loan limits, effectively restoring the prior scope of federal loan programs for advanced degree seekers. The overall goal is to ensure that graduate and professional students maintain access to the necessary federal financial assistance for their education.