U.S. Department of Education Policy Could Revoke Federal Student Loan Eligibility for Certain College Programs

The Trump administration's Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) policy, announced on June 29, could render certain undergraduate and graduate degree programs ineligible for federal student loans if their graduates fail to meet specific earnings benchmarks. Programs in fields such as English, drama, fine arts, religious studies, computer and information sciences, cosmetology, and mental health are identified as potentially affected.