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Education Department Finalizes AIM Accreditation Rule, Effective July 1, 2027
by Credential Review ·The Education Department's final AIM rule rewrites accreditor recognition, ends the two-year rule and geographic scope limits, and takes effect July 1, 2027.
Tax-Free Tuition From Your Employer Tops Out at $5,250, Until Inflation Indexing Starts in 2027
by Credential Review ·Employer-paid tuition and student loan payments are tax-free up to $5,250 a year under Section 127. What counts, what does not, and the inflation change coming in 2027.
Earning a Licensure Degree Online From Another State? The Federal Rule That Covers You
by Credential Review ·Federal aid rules require online programs that lead to a license to meet the education requirements of the state where the student lives. How it works and what to ask.
Federal Agencies Must Screen Applicants With Job-Specific Tests by December 2027
by Credential Review ·The Chance to Compete Act requires federal agencies to screen applicants with job-specific technical assessments from December 23, 2027, and orders a review of degree rules.
NCES Opens Its Survey Portfolio to Public Input, With Comments Due December 3
by Credential Review ·The National Center for Education Statistics asks how to redesign its surveys and data collections, weighing respondent burden against timeliness. Comments close December 3.
Ten Accreditors Face Federal Recognition Review. How to Comment Before December 5
by Credential Review ·HLC, Middle States, NECHE, WSCUC and six more agencies are up for federal recognition renewal. Here is what a comment must address and how to file by December 5.
Is This Program Accredited? A Step-by-Step Check Using ABET, DAPIP and CHEA
by Credential Review ·Choosing a program means checking the program, not just the college. How to use ABET's search, the federal DAPIP list and CHEA, and why boards care.
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