03/01/2026
URGENT ACTION: Tell the Dept. of Education, ND IS a Professional Degree!
The Department of Education is continuing to accept public comments through March 2 on a draft rule that would exclude the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from the “Professional Degree” designation. If finalized, this proposal would reduce federal student loan eligibility for future ND students by more than 50%, jeopardizing the stability of our educational institutions and limiting future patient access to naturopathic care.
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Follow this link https://www.regulations.gov/document/ED-2025-OPE-0944-0001
Select the blue “Comment” button.
Write your comment which includes "Revise the draft rule to explicitly include the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree in the final definition of 'Professional Degree.'" Also, How has naturopathic care changed your life? What happens to your healthcare access if the pipeline of new doctors is cut by 50%?
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