Advocacy

Advocacy Alert: USDE Seeks Negotiator Nominations for Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

The United States Department of Education (USDE) requests nominations for individuals to serve on its negotiated rulemaking committee. We announce our intention to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to prepare proposed regulations for Federal programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education…

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Advocacy Alert: USDE Announces Public Hearings on Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

As part of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s (MSCHE’s) strategic priority to promote advocacy initiatives for its members and others, we want to bring to your attention the recent announcement regarding higher education rulemaking for Student Loan Debt Relief. The United…

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USDE Releases Rule on Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) would like to bring to your attention additional information regarding the United States Department of Education (USDE) notice of final regulations including a revised Gainful Employment (GE) rule and new Financial Value Transparency (FVT) framework…

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Advocacy Alert: USDE Announces Public Hearings on Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

As part of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s (MSCHE’s) strategic priority to promote advocacy initiatives for its members and others, we want to bring to your attention the recent announcement regarding public hearings on establishing a higher education rulemaking committee. The…

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MSCHE Signs Letter Encouraging Bipartisan Support for Pell

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) joined more than 90 higher education organizations in thanking the United States Congress for historic increases to the Pell Grant in recent years and encouraging bipartisan support for the program in fiscal year 2024. The…

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MSCHE Submits Comments to USDE Regarding Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment

President Heather F. Perfetti submitted a letter on behalf of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in response to the request for comment by the United States Department of Education (USDE) regarding the proposed rulemaking on financial value transparency and gainful…

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MSCHE’s USDE Recognition Determination

On May 31, 2023, the United States Department of Education (USDE) announced the acceptance of the staff recommendation with regard to the recognition of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). One expected area of non-compliance was noted, with a report due…

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Advocacy Alert: USDE Proposes Rule on Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency

As part of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) strategic priority to promote advocacy initiatives for its members and others, we want to bring to the attention of all constituents the United States Department of Education (USDE) notice of a proposed…

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MSCHE Submits Comments to the United States Department of Education Regarding Prison Education Program Application

President Heather F. Perfetti submitted a letter on behalf of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in response to the request for information by the United States Department of Education (Department) regarding the Prison Education Program (PEP) Application. Read Comment Request:…

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MSCHE Submits Comments to the United States Department of Education Regarding Higher Education Rulemaking

President Heather F. Perfetti submitted a letter on behalf of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in response to the request for information by the United States Department of Education (Department) regarding higher education rulemaking. Read the announcement from the Department:…

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