Insight from McClintock & Associates, Professional Accounting and Advisory Services The global education and training (E&T) sector has evolved into one of the most dynamic and resilient investment frontiers. No longer viewed solely through a philanthropic lens, education is now a high-performing asset class—combining social impact with long-term stability and scalability....
As Congress reaches the September 30 fiscal deadline, uncertainty remains over the fate of Title IV federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), Federal Work-Study (FWS), and Direct Loans. With competing proposals from the House, Senate, and White House, higher education institutions and financial...
Effective February 15, 2025, significant changes have arrived to how postsecondary education financing is regulated in California. Under the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL), the State Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) now has expanded authority to oversee financial products and services related to postsecondary education. This includes...
The Anthology Together 2025 Conference highlighted significant technology shifts that are set to reshape higher education. With AI, integrated platforms, and redesigned student experiences moving to the forefront, institutional leaders face both opportunities and challenges in navigating this transformation. AI and Proactive Student Support The introduction of Anthology Virtual Assistant (AVA) marks...
The clock is ticking on one of the more significant expansions of federal financial aid in recent memory. Starting July 1, 2026, the new Workforce Pell Grant program will make Pell funds available for short-term credential programs for the first time. Here’s the thing – if you’re thinking about this...
The Department of Education has posted an unpublished proposed rule to the Federal Register, launching a new round of Negotiated Rulemaking (Neg Reg) for Title IV student aid programs. This will implement the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), addressing student loan reform, Pell Grant eligibility, and institutional accountability. U.S. Department...
If you’ve followed the news lately, you may have noticed the same legislative package referred to by multiple names—the Reconciliation Bill, House Bill, Senate Bill, and even “The Big Beautiful Bill." This terminology confusion has made it challenging to determine what’s proposed, what’s final, and most importantly, what applies to...
The 2025 North American Career Education Convention at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas was the largest and most dynamic gathering of private career education professionals yet. With record attendance, a bustling exhibit hall, and a packed agenda, the energy and optimism were unmistakable. As a newly appointed member of the...