Changes to 2021-2022 Verification Requirements
On July 13, 2021, Dear Colleague Letter GEN-21-05 announced the relief to millions of students and colleges facing challenges and barriers resulting from the ongoing national emergency. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is waiving the verification of most...
Clock to Credit Conversion for Credit Hour Schools Only
Per the new Distance Education and Innovation regulations that go into effect on 7/1/2021, non-degree credit hour programs are now required to use the clock to credit conversion of 30:1 for semester/trimester credit and 20:1 for quarter credit. The new regulations...
Regulatory Changes Impacting Schools
There are several regulatory changes recently that could impact your school. Please read through each of these to determine what internal procedural changes you may need to make at your school in order to be in compliance. Repeal of 150% Subsidized Usage Limit Since...
Targeted Proprietary Accountability Among Myriad of Topics The Department Seeks Public Feedback on in Late June
Earlier today, ED announced that it plans to hold virtual public hearings on June 21, 23, and 24 to receive stakeholder feedback on potential issues for future rulemaking sessions. As highlighted in ED’s announcement, potential topics may include: Ability to benefit...
HEERF Update
Join Us on May 25th For A Comprehensive Review of the New HEERF Guidance! Until then, here is a brief overview of key points of interest: The new guidance that the U.S. Department of Education posted last week (May 11, 2021) provides a significant amount of new...