January 9, 2026 AHEAD Committee Update Earlier today, the AHEAD negotiated rulemaking committee reached consensus on proposed institutional accountability regulations that combine portions of the FVT/GE rule with the Do No Harm framework from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. AACS is deeply disappointed with this outcome. The US Department of Education’s continued
January 2, 2026 In advance of the AHEAD Negotiated Rulemaking session scheduled for next week, the US Department of Education released its initial set of proposed regulatory…
December 20, 2025 The U.S. Department of Education’s Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD) Negotiated Rulemaking Committee will reconvene…
December 17, 2025 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS HIGHLIGHTS Holiday Recess: Healthcare subsidies and funding still in limbo Rulemaking Progress: Consensus on Workforce Pell ED Streamlines E-App: Reporting Burdens Reduced for Institutions FAFSA Update: New low earnings indicator from ED
A significant development came out of the US Department of Education yesterday that will impact our sector and schools…
Appeal of Gainful Employment Decision The American Association of Career Schools (AACS) is pleased to share that we have joined forces with Ogle School Management and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture to continue the legal fight against the U.S. Department
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS HIGHLIGHTS Government Reopens: Longest Shutdown in History Next Funding Fight: Senate Eyes Minibus for Education Appropriations More ED Reshuffling: New Interagency Agreements Announced RISE Rulemaking Ends: Consensus Reached AHEAD is Ahead: Major Regulatory Changes Likely to Impact Sector
AACS Honors 2025 Golden School Award Winners at Annual Conference in Miami Beach Miami Beach, FL — October 26, 2025 — The American Association of Career Schools (AACS) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Golden School Awards during a special Awards Luncheon at
November 13, 2025 Federal Government Reopens Following Longest Shutdown in History On November 12, 2025, President Trump signed legislation to reopen…
October 2, 2025 In an unexpected decision moments ago, the district court judge in Texas has granted the government’s motion to dismiss AACS and Ogle’s cases on the gainful employment rule. Our legal team is analyzing the 30 page
