Growth is exciting. Whether it’s moving campuses, opening new programs, or expanding facilities, signing a new lease often feels like progress. But for institutions that participate in Title IV funding, that lease could come with an unexpected cost: a lower Composite Score Ratio (CSR). Thanks to changes in lease accounting under...
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) uses an institution’s Composite Score as a key component in its annual assessment of Financial Responsibility. However, with the introduction of new Financial Responsibility Triggers, ED may now require schools to recalculate their Composite Score more frequently. As a result, it’s more important than...