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Higher Ed Compliance Insights, Straight from the Experts
Earnings Accountability: Utilizing ED’s Preview File
PPD:2026 isn't the official Earnings Accountability metric, but it is the best early warning available for schools. Learn how to read the preview file, assess your program-level earnings exposure, and decide whether to implement STATS reporting early to optimize your compliance strategy.
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A Perspective on CECU 2026: A Sector Managing More at Once Than Ever
The school leaders I spent time with at this year's Career Education Convention in Cleveland are carrying more at once than I can remember: regulatory change, artificial intelligence, enrollment pressure, and the everyday work of running a school, all at the same time.
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Federal Student Aid Changes: What Survived, What Didn’t, and What’s Next
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 your institution. Here’s what matters:
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How Signing a New Lease Can Hurt Your School’s Composite Score
NSLDS Post-Screening Resumes: Key Considerations for Institutions
Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Checklist
Summary Schedule of Prior Findings Checklist
Understanding Your Composite Score: 3 Key Drivers
Major Changes Ahead: Department of Education Launches New Negotiated Rulemaking Round
Inside CECU Advocacy Day: 5 Key Initiatives Shaping the Future of Career Education
Student Loan Crisis Deepens: 4 Million Borrowers Now Delinquent
Higher Education at a Crossroads: Key Insights from CSPEN’s 7th Annual Policy Meeting
Navigating Uncertainty: Key Takeaways from the 2025 NASFAA Leadership Conference
Are You Ready for a Program Review?
Breaking Down ED’s GEN-24-11 Announcement: Essential Insights for Financial Responsibility Compliance
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