Dear [NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE],

I am writing as your constituent and as an [OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER/EDUCATOR/STUDENT] to express support for the Loan Equity for Advancing Professionals (LEAP) Act (H.R. 6574), and to request that Congress continues to recognize the professional degree status for occupational therapy.

H.R. 6574 would increase federal borrowing limits for graduate students. Rising tuition and living costs have pushed students to depend heavily on federal aid, and in some cases high-interest private loans. I strongly support updating loan limits so that students pursuing graduate degrees in occupational therapy can finance their education more responsibly.

At the same time, I urge you to ensure that occupational therapy continues to be recognized as a professional degree program in federal policy. To become a licensed, registered occupational therapist requires:

• Accredited graduate-level education
• Extensive supervised clinical training
• National examinations and state licensure
• Ongoing continuing education and professional standards

Protecting the professional designation for graduate occupational therapy degrees is essential to maintaining workforce parity, access to student aid, and recognizes the critical role occupational therapists play in addressing nationwide health needs.

I respectfully request that you support H.R. 6574 and affirm the professional degree designation for occupational therapy.

Thank you for your time and consideration on this issue.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME AND CONTACT INFO]