Expands the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include additional degrees.

The Professional Student Degree Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of "professional degree." This includes degrees that signify completion of academic requirements for beginning practice in a profession and a level of professional skill beyond that normally required for a bachelor's degree. The new definition adds degrees in pharmacy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, public health, business administration, accounting, architecture, education, and special education.

Expands the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include additional degrees.

The Professional Student Degree Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of "professional degree." This includes degrees that signify completion of academic requirements for beginning practice in a profession and a level of professional skill beyond that normally required for a bachelor's degree. The new definition adds degrees in pharmacy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, public health, business administration, accounting, architecture, education, and special education.