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Higher Ed Compliance Insights, Straight from the Experts
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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Learn How to Use 90-10 Model
Why is ED Requiring Fiscal Year to Match Tax Year?
Navigating the Shift: Adjusting to Housing Changes on the 2024/25 ISIR
Understanding the Department of Education Composite Score for Proprietary Institutions
Understanding the Department’s New Audit Submission Requirements
Department of Education Announces Efforts to Reduce Administrative Burdens
The New McClintock 90/10 Calculation Model is Now Available
Key Takeaways from the 2024 NASFAA Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo
New Financial Responsibility Standards
Audit Guide Updates
What to Expect from the Updated CECL Accounting Standard
GLBA Safeguards: Protecting Your School Against Cyber Threats
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