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California PA Board hears warning over federal rule that could tighten student loan eligibility for PA programs
Summary
Board President Vasco Dion Kiddo told the California Physician Assistant Board that a Jan. 30, 2026 proposed Department of Education rule would narrow the federal definition of "professional student," potentially cutting annual federal loan limits for PA students and prompting national advocacy and comment efforts.
The California Physician Assistant Board on Feb. 23 heard a warning from its president that a proposed U.S. Department of Education rule could sharply reduce federal loan access for physician assistant students and ripple through PA program enrollment and workforce pipelines.
"On 01/30/2026, the US Department of Education issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would narrow the federal definition of a professional student," Board President…
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