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PA Student Loan Case Moves into Next Phase: What PAs and PA Students Need to Know

AAPA and the PA Education Association (PAEA) continue to challenge the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) classification of PA programs under new federal student loan limits. Here’s where the case stands, what has happened so far, and what PAs and PA students should know.

October 2, 2026

Protecting the PA Pipeline: Frequently Asked Questions about the ED’s Proposal to Cap Student Loans

To get the facts about the Department of Education's proposal to cap student loans, read AAPA's FAQ.

November 20, 2025

PA Licensure Compact Bill Passes in Delaware

On June 21, Gov. John Carney signed S.B.116 into law, making Delaware the second state to join Utah in adopting the PA licensure compact. S.B.116 will strengthen access to medical services and enhance the portability of PA licensure while safeguarding the safety of patients and complementing the existing authority of state licensing boards.

July 21, 2023

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PA Student Loan Case Moves into Next Phase: What PAs and PA Students Need to Know

Protecting the PA Pipeline: Frequently Asked Questions about the ED’s Proposal to Cap Student Loans

PA Licensure Compact Bill Passes in Delaware

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