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,...
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July 9, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has issued new interpretive guidance that significantly impacts how proprietary institutions calculate revenue under the 90/10 rule. This change represents...
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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...
Department of Education Reverses Course on 90/10 Rule: Non-Title IV Distance Education Revenue Eligible Again
July 9, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has issued new interpretive guidance that significantly impacts how proprietary institutions calculate revenue under the 90/10 rule. This change represents a major victory for schools offering non-Title IV programs via distance education. What Changed? In a reversal of its 2022 position, the Department now confirms that proprietary...
On Friday, July 4th, President Trump signed the Reconciliation Bill (“Big Beautiful Bill”) into law. With changes taking effect as early as July 2026, financial aid leaders face their most significant operational overhaul in decades. It’s important to note that no provisions will take effect during the current 2025–26 award...
Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced changes to the 2026–27 FAFSA form and testing processes. With beta testing beginning August 2025 and public release scheduled for October 1, 2025, financial aid offices need to understand these updates and their operational implications. Timeline Overview July 2025: System-generated test ISIRs available via FAFSA Specifications...
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...
For higher education professionals, the annual audit process can feel like an intense period of juggling responsibilities, complying with evolving regulations, and making sure everything is in order. Under these conditions, even a dependable team can feel stretched. It’s understandable, then, that many institutions occasionally wonder if their auditor is...
Your Roadmap Through Competing Federal Aid Proposals
June 11, 2025
As financial aid leaders track the federal financial aid changes moving through Congress, the emergence of different House and Senate proposals might seem to complicate planning. But there’s a strategic silver lining: by focusing on the common ground between both versions, you can prepare efficiently for the changes most likely...
Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced significant changes to identity verification requirements that are already affecting institutions nationwide. Because fraud prevention is one of the current administration’s top priorities, schools will see a sharp increase in V4 verifications—particularly for first-time Title IV applicants this summer. Alongside this increase, FSA has...