On June 9, 2026, Federal Student Aid (FSA) issued an electronic announcement providing important updates regarding Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) reprocessing tied to Comment...
Proprietary institutions are receiving FY23 audit citation letters from the Department of Education alleging that their audits were submitted late. In many of these cases,...
Following the House of Representatives’ passage of the wide-ranging reconciliation bill—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—on May 22, 2025, attention now turns to the Senate. The legislation includes proposed changes to federal tax structures, healthcare, and higher education policy and was advanced through the budget reconciliation process, allowing it to...
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...
As of May 5, 2025, the Department of Education resumed automated NSLDS post-screening updates via ISIR transactions, as outlined in Electronic Announcement APP-25-14. This development has significant implications for institutions participating in Title IV programs. What to Expect • ISIR Updates via FPS: Institutions will receive updated 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 ISIRs containing...
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...
The U.S. Department of Education has launched a new negotiated rulemaking process to revise Title IV regulations, aiming to simplify federal student aid programs and strengthen institutional accountability. Colleges and universities should be aware of the proposed changes and prepare for their potential impact. What it means for your institution and...
In early March, I joined over 100 career education leaders in Washington, D.C. for CECU’s annual Washington Briefing and Advocacy Day. Held at the Capitol Hill Club, the event offered a timely look at the future of higher education policy, with robust participation from members of Congress, policy experts, and...
In a troubling development for America’s 43 million student loan borrowers, delinquency rates have doubled since the pandemic payment pause ended, leaving millions at risk for severe financial consequences. Here’s what you need to know about this growing crisis. The Shocking Numbers Behind the Student Loan Delinquency Surge According to a recent...
For those of us invested in the future of higher education, the past few years have been anything but predictable. From shifting federal policies to mounting student loan concerns, institutions are navigating a landscape that’s constantly evolving. That’s why gathering in Washington, D.C., for CSPEN’s 7th Annual Higher Education Policy Meeting...