; (iii) based on the credential level (such as a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential) that the student would attain upon completion of such program; or (iv) based on the year of the program for which the student is seeking such loan. (B) Increases for Individual Students Upon the request of a student whose loan amount for an academic year has been prorated or limited under subparagraph (A), an eligible institution (at the discretion of the financial aid administrator at the institution) may increase such loan amount to an amount not exceeding the annual loan amount applicable to such student under this part for such academic year at the discretion of the financial aid administrator at the institution. (C) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize a proration or limiting of loan amounts by an institution of higher education because of a student’s race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, or national origin. (D) Exception for certain students This paragraph shall not apply to any student enrolled in a program of study at an eligible institution as of June 30, 2024, or any loans made under this part to such student for such enrollment, during the period required for the completion of such program. .