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The United States Department of Education (USDE) has recently released requests for comments regarding Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs, Prison Education Program (PEP) requirements, and foreign schools eligibility criteria. We encourage our constituents to offer public comments by the deadlines indicated. Application for…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) would like to bring to your attention several regulatory updates, critical public comment timelines, and opportunities for advocacy. Negotiated Rulemaking The Budget Reconciliation Act, which President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, bears…

On August 7, 2025, Heather F. Perfetti, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) President and Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) Chair, and Tracey Schneider, Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, gave remarks during the United States Department…

The United States Department of Education (USDE) requests nominations for individuals to serve on two negotiated rulemaking committees and announced a virtual public hearing will be held on August 7, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Individuals who would like to speak…

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

The United States Department of Education (USDE) will hold public hearings in person on April 29, 2025, and virtually on Thursday, May 1, 2025, regarding the following proposed topics for negotiated rulemaking: Refining definitions of a qualifying employer for the purpose of determining…

The United States Department of Education (USDE) announced in an April 3, 2025, press release that it intends to begin negotiated rulemaking on a number of programs under the Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. As part of the Middle…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) would like to bring to your attention several regulatory and legislative updates. The Commission notes that high legislative and regulatory activity is common as presidential administrations prepare to transfer power, and additional activity may occur…

President Heather F. Perfetti submitted a letter on behalf of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in response to the United States Department of Education (USDE) proposed amendments to regulations regarding Distance Education, Return of Title IV, and Federal TRIO. Read…

The United States Department of Education has released proposed amendments to regulations regarding Distance Education, Return of Title IV, and Federal TRIO Programs. Members of the public will have until August 23, 2024, to submit comments. As part of the Middle States Commission…