WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Adtalem Global Education, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing support for the establishment of negotiated rulemaking and emphasizing the importance of adjusting accountability frameworks for higher education programs. The organization, which includes institutions such as Chamberlain University and Ross University, serves over 90,000 students and plays a crucial role in addressing workforce shortages in various  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed establishment of new negotiated rulemaking committees aimed at reforming federal student aid programs. The AAFP, representing over 128,000 family physicians and medical students nationwide, stresses the importance of addressing the crippling student loan debt faced by physicians and medical students in order to strengthen the hea  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing firm support for preserving the Secretary's authority to enable medical students and health professions students to exceed statutory limits on Unsubsidized Direct Loans. The organization emphasizes that this policy is vital for maintaining the physician workforce in the face of growing clinical needs in com  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The letter addresses key issues surrounding federal student loan programs and institutional accountability which are crucial for the sustainability of medical education in the United States. AACOM, representing 43 colleges that educate more than 38  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the inclusion of orthotics and prosthetics post-baccalaureate degree programs in the definition of a professional degree program. This recommendation comes as part of the Department's reimagining and improving student education initiative, aimed at implementing provisions under Public Law 119-21.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Council on Education (ACE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for a delay in the implementation of the recently enacted H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. Signed into law on July 4, the OBBB represents a sweeping reform of the nation's student loan and repayment systems, as well as the accountability measures that govern how institutions package student aid. ACE's stance reflects concerns that the r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Ascend Learning, Leawood, Kansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns regarding the potential impact of graduate and professional borrowing limits proposed in the ongoing rulemaking process. The organization, which focuses on education and training services for healthcare professionals and other high-demand fields, emphasizes the urgency of the issues at hand as healthcare shortages continue to escalate across the U  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education, Alexandria, Virginia, and Advance CTE, Silver Spring, Maryland, recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to the proposed regulations surrounding the Workforce Pell Grant program. The organizations, which advocate for educational advancement in career and technical fields, emphasize the importance of the program in fostering workforce readiness and economic opportunity. In  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the issues surrounding institutional and program accountability, including changes to Title IV programs under the Higher Education Act. This correspondence comes in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, focusing on the implications for community, technical, and junior colleges. T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Aviation Stakeholder Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing urgent concerns regarding access to federal student loan limits for students enrolled in FAA-certificated Part 141 flight training programs. The coalition emphasizes the necessity for targeted regulatory clarification under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to support the pilot workforce, which is currently facing a significant shortage. The coalition point  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Strayer University have provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education concerning the recently proposed changes to Title IV loan programs under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The institutions emphasize the importance of these changes for promoting student interests, particularly for adult learners in distance education and direct assessment programs. In their submission, the institutions expre  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong concerns regarding the establishment of two negotiated rulemaking committees aimed at revising federal student financial assistance programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. The organization argues that the Biden administration is "weaponizing" the regulatory process against proprietary institutions while in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- ECPI University, Virginia Beach, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong support for the agency's Guidance on the Use of Federal Grant Funds to Improve Education Outcomes Using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The institution commends the department for understanding AI's potential to enhance student outcomes and underscores the importance of ethical implementation in educational settings. With a focus on adult le  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing suggested changes to Title IV programs under the Higher Education Act. In its letter, Liberty emphasizes the pivotal role of the agency in implementing statutory changes while proposing recommendations aimed at enhancing the process for higher education institutions and students. Liberty's comments focus on several key areas of concern, urging the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- McGuireWoods LLP has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to reconsider its regulations regarding the risk-sharing model for Workforce Pell Grants. The letter highlights the need for clarity around compensation models linked to student progress within educational programs, citing the recent intention of the department to establish negotiated rulemaking committees. The organization argues that the current regulations inhib  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Michael Cavanaugh, the Director of Education at the Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to explicitly recognize the Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO) as a professional degree program within upcoming regulations, a step the writer says is essential for student financial aid and the healthcare workforce. The writer, an assistant professor at t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Oklahoma Career and Technology Education, Stillwater, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing support for the implementation of Workforce Pell Grants while urging for clarity on specific program requirements. The state's system is committed to enhancing vocational training opportunities to better support both individuals seeking to improve their skills and the businesses that require a competent workforce. The organization,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for recognition of graduate students in programs leading to required licensure as "professional students" under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This classification is critical for determining federal loan limits as outlined in Section 18001 of the legislation. The institute argues that the Department's current definition of a "  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing its insights regarding the recent statutory changes to the Federal Student Aid program. The letter primarily addresses issues related to the Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell, or AHEAD, Committee. As a renowned institution in workforce development, Pima Community College emphasizes the need for regul  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to initiate negotiated rulemaking concerning incentive compensation regulations. The organization expresses concerns over established prohibitions that they argue hinder effective service arrangements in the education sector, specifically in relation to bundled services and the ambiguous "affiliation" restriction. Powers P.L.C. commended the Depar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Tulane University A.B. Freeman School of Business Dean Paulo Goes submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to include all post-baccalaureate business programs in the regulatory definition of "professional degree programs" to ensure a strong pipeline of trained professionals. The dean states that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act increases federal loan limits for professional and graduate students, but the current federal regulat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Garett M. Brownlee Plantz, Director of Master of Social Work program at University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education and the RISE Committee urging that the Master of Social Work (MSW) programs should be formally recognized as "professional degree programs" under a new loan structure. According to the letter, the MSW is not a terminal academic degree, but a professional degree that prep  more