Gainful Employment

Our new case study features conversations with key New Jersey state officials to glean more insight into the regulations, potential opportunities for improvement, and guidance for other states to implement protections for students seeking a college credential.  

In 2022, New Jersey became the first state to pass a gainful employment law to protect students against high-cost career preparation programs that lead to limited earning potential after graduation. As the state prepares to implement the law fully, TICAS submitted comments supporting implementation and providing guidance to further strengthen proposed regulations.

Statement of Sameer Gadkaree:

“TICAS has long supported a strong gainful employment (GE) rule that protects students from low-quality…

In May 2023, the U.S. Department of Education released its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (<a href="https://www.federalregister…

“We applaud the Education Department’s work to propose strengthened student and borrower protections, including reinstating the critical gainful employment…