The recent reclassification of degrees, particularly in the context of the U.S. education system, raises critical questions about career pathways and financial implications for students. A significant shift occurred when the Trump administration implemented the One Big Beautiful Bill, which redefined what constitutes a 'professional degree'. This change has led to the exclusion of several vital fields such as nursing, architecture, and education from the professional category, which has been alarming for many stakeholders. In essence, a professional degree is defined as one that signifies not only the completion of academic requirements but also a level of professional skill beyond a bachelor's degree. The new classification narrows this definition substantially, creating a list that now recognizes fewer than 600 programs compared to the previous count of roughly 2,000, significantly limiting financial aid options for many aspiring professionals.