ED releases proposed Workforce Pell regs
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Friday posted its proposed rules for the new Workforce Grant Program. The public will have 30 days to comment on the rules, starting March 9, when the official Notice…
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Washington Watch: Senate looks for path forward for funding bills
It looks like the Senate will have a tight squeeze to pass an appropriations package that includes funding for education and workforce development programs before a funding extension expires on Friday night. As of Thursday…
Washington Watch: ED announces ‘neg-reg’ on accreditation
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Monday announced its long-anticipated negotiated rulemaking to reform the accreditation system, which ultimately will result in new regulations. The department’s announcement comes in light of a high-profile executive order…
Washington Watch: All community colleges exempt from new IPEDS survey
Reporting for a new Education Department data survey will be limited to institutions that “primarily” award bachelor’s degrees or higher, exempting all community colleges, including those that are mainly associate-degree institutions but offer limited baccalaureate…
Washington Watch: Negotiated rulemaking focuses on accountability
Negotiators return to Washington this week for the second session of the Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD) negotiated rulemaking committee. The panel’s first session focused almost entirely on Workforce…
Washington Watch: Consensus on Workforce Pell regs
A negotiated-rulemaking committee on Friday reached consensus on draft regulations to implement Workforce Pell grants that were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) this summer. This is a significant, though…
ED releases draft Workforce Pell regulations
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Thursday released materials for the upcoming session of the Accountability in Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD) negotiated rulemaking committee, which begins its work on Monday. The…
Washington Watch: Update on new IPEDS survey requirements
The U.S. Education Department’s new IPEDS admissions survey will exclude most two-year colleges, but it’s unclear if community colleges that offer bachelor’s degrees would remain on the hook for new reporting requirements. The Education Department…
Washington Watch: Rulemaking panel in sync on loan changes
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Thursday wrapped up its second and final negotiated-rulemaking meeting focused on student loan programs to address changes directed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Despite significant debate around…
AACC comments on proposed changes to ‘E-App’
In a letter this week to the U.S. Education Department (ED) on proposed changes to the application colleges use to participate in federal student aid programs (called the E-App), the American Association of Community Colleges…