What does Preamble of Professional Degree Access Restoration Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reverse the reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students enacted under Public Law 119-21,' aims to modify the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill seeks to reverse reductions in Federal loan availability specifically for graduate and professional students. The reductions being addressed were enacted under Public Law 119-21.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Professional Degree Access Restoration Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Professional Degree Access Restoration Act.

What does ANNUAL AND AGGREGATE LOAN LIMITS FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL of Professional Degree Access Restoration Act do?

This section amends Section 455(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It modifies loan limits for graduate and professional students. Paragraph (3) of Section 455(a) is revised, including changes to the paragraph heading and specific clauses. The text inserts language specifying the changes apply to 'any period of instruction beginning on or after July 1, 2012'. Subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) is removed. Paragraph (4) is redesignated as paragraph (5) through (8) are redesignated as paragraphs (4) through (7). Technical and conforming amendments are made to Section 455(a) to reflect the redesignations. Specific references to paragraph (8) are updated to paragraph (7) within paragraphs (4), (5), and (7).

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Professional Degree Access Restoration Act

Last updated: 3/10/2026 · Introduced: 3/10/2026

Author: Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)

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This bill modifies the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reverse reductions in federal loan availability for graduate and professional students.
It amends loan limits for graduate and professional students, specifically revising paragraph (3) of Section 455(a) and redesignating subsequent paragraphs.
The changes to loan limits apply to any period of instruction beginning on or after July 1, 2012.

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