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Higher Ed Compliance Insights, Straight from the Experts

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October 1 Compliance Deadlines Are Approaching. Is Your Institution Ready?

October 1 brings several major compliance deadlines: FISAP submission, Annual Security Report distribution with first-year hazing statistics, and GE/FVT reporting. McClintock recommends final reviews of data, disclosures, and processes, and stresses maintaining thorough supporting documentation to streamline corrections, audits, and future accountability requirements.

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Expected Time to Credential: Navigating Conflicting Guidance

Conflicting Department guidance on Expected Time to Credential (time-based vs. credit-based) leaves institutions uncertain. McClintock recommends reviewing NASFAA's analysis, consulting counsel, and thoroughly documenting methodology, rationale, and calculations for audits.

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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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