TICAS Outlines Strategies for ED to Strengthen Accountability Metrics

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.

TICAS joined 253 other organizations writing in opposition to the Department of Education’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published to the Federal Register on Monday, August 18th that would make unlawful changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

On August 23, 2024, TICAS submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education in support of proposed rules for…

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.

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) manages a reciprocity agreement relating to online interstate higher education. NC-SARA…

The Department of Education recently released a new legal interpretation that revises and clarifies its position on the legality of state laws and regulations that govern various aspects of the servicing of federal student loans.