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Federal Oversight on Accreditation Shows Weak Outcomes

Federal Oversight on Accreditation Shows Weak Outcomes

Inside Higher Ed Meghan Brink May 26, 2022 A new study released Wednesday by Ithaka S+R found that changes to federal policy governing accrediting agencies have had a limited impact on improving student outcomes. The accreditation process in higher education is important to how institutions of higher education gain access to Title IV […]

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Trade schools see student boom for offering careers ‘within grasp’

Trade schools see student boom for offering careers ‘within grasp’

Fox Business Kristen Altus Low attendance cost, strong skilled worker demand credited for up to 40% new student growth at trade schools With the number of U.S. job openings rising to 11.5 million at the end of March, trade schools are finding a growing demand for their low-cost, low-time commitment programs that produce big […]

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A 5th Straight Semester of Enrollment Declines

A 5th Straight Semester of Enrollment Declines

Inside Higher Ed Josh Moody May 26, 2022 New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center show total enrollment declined 4.1 percent since last spring. Community colleges are once again the sector hit the hardest. Enrollment across all sectors of higher education continued to decline this past semester, extending a trend that […]

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OPINION: With college enrollment tumbling, new strategies are urgently needed

OPINION: With college enrollment tumbling, new strategies are urgently needed

The Hechinger Report Josh Wyner May 23, 2022 Four-year colleges must take notice — and reach out to nontraditional students U.S. college enrollments have declined by 3 million students over the past decade.  While the decrease has been concentrated in community colleges, it’s coming soon to many four-year institutions. Demographers predict […]

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(GENERAL-22-28) Availability of 2022 Guide for Compliance Attestation Engagements of Proprietary Schools Expending Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Grants

(GENERAL-22-28) Availability of 2022 Guide for Compliance Attestation Engagements of Proprietary Schools Expending Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Grants

Federal Student Aid May 20, 2022 AUTHOR: Office of the Inspector General Non-Federal Audit Team ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: GENERAL-22-28 SUBJECT: Availability of 2022 Guide for Compliance Attestation Engagements of Proprietary Schools Expending Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Grants The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General has published the 2022 version of […]

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(GEN-22-06) Changes to 2022-2023 Verification Requirements

(GEN-22-06) Changes to 2022-2023 Verification Requirements

Federal Student Aid  PUBLICATION DATE: May 18, 2022 DCL ID: GEN-22-06 SUBJECT: Changes to 2022-2023 Verification Requirements SUMMARY: This letter provides information about the extension of a waiver of certain verification requirements for the 2022-2023 award year as a result of the ongoing economic, social, and physical impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

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