Department of Education’s Final Regulation Weakens Minimum Earnings Standard for Postsecondary Education Programs
July 10, 2026
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued its final rule administering the…
TICAS Outlines Strategies for ED to Strengthen Accountability Metrics
May 20, 2026
TICAS submitted a public comment in response to the ED's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability.” We outline a series of recommendations to ensure that programs provide a minimum return for students and taxpayers.
Comment to ED on “Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell”
April 8, 2026
TICAS submitted a public comment in response to ED's NPRM, “Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell." Our comment outlines recommendations to better protect students from potential harms related to Workforce Pell Grants and to ensure that all programs newly eligible for Pell funding are high-quality and deliver value to students.
President’s Budget Would Put College Further Out of Reach for Many
April 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, President Trump released his Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) “skinny” budget which proposes $1.5…
Coalition Comment to ED on “Reimagining and Improving Student Education”
March 2, 2026
TICAS joined a coalition of 85 other stakeholder organizations in submitting comments in response to the Education Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Reimagining and Improving Student Education.” The comments urge ED to protect borrowers from economic harm as the proposed rule is finalized and implemented.
