Dear AAACN members,
The time for open public comment is upon us in regards to the proposed changes to student loans that excludes nursing from the definition of " professional degree" for programs tied to federal graduate student loan limits. The DOE is accepting individual nursing comments and closes on March 2, 2026. AAACN is an organizational affiliate of ANA and as such I am sharing the link to their RNAction tool to leave your individual comments:
February 6, 2026: "The public comment period is officially open, and the American Nurses Association (ANA) is urging nurses, employers, educators, patients, and advocates to make their voices heard. ANA members can use this RNAction tool to leave comments."
Please note that your personal identifiers and comments will become part of the public record and that your views and comments are your own and are not reflective of official policy or position of ANA nor of its organizational affiliates.
Best,
Cynthia
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Cynthia Murray BN, RN, AMB-BC
President American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN)
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