I want to express my appreciation for your professionalism throughout the diligence process. Thank you for keeping us informed of the progress throughout and making it easier to track the open issues.

Chief of Staff, Proprietary School

Buying a school is unlike buying any other type of business.

Every higher education transaction involves the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Miss a compliance detail, and it can cost millions.

With nearly 50 years specializing in postsecondary education, McClintock & Associates helps investors move quickly, avoid surprises, and protect deal value.

Our Due Diligence Services

We help private investors and strategic buyers anticipate risks, meet DOE requirements, and protect enterprise value.

Every project is scoped to the deal’s size, timing, and regulatory complexity.

File Testing & Compliance Review

Audit student files and Title IV processes to validate compliance and identify potential findings.

Typical Range: $15K–$25K

Institutional Eligibility Risk Review

Assess ECAR/PPA validation, incentive compensation, and security reporting to confirm eligibility.

Typical Range: $5K–$15K

90/10 Rule Review

Analyze the school’s 90/10 calculation under the 2023 rule using proprietary tools.

Typical Range: $8K–$20K

Composite Score & Balance Sheet Modeling

Project Acid Test and Tangible Net Worth ratios to anticipate ED requirements and LOC exposure.

Forecast first-year Composite Score to gauge post-close capital needs and compliance outlook.

Typical Range: $5K–$20K

Every education deal has its own risks. We help you see them clearly before they become problems.

Connect with John Doe, a senior partner who’s guided dozens of education acquisitions through Title IV and accreditation review.

We’re frequently invited to speak at conferences to share our expertise.