August, 2025| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The United States Department of Education (USDE) has recently released requests for comments regarding Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs, Prison Education Program (PEP) requirements, and foreign schools eligibility criteria. We encourage our constituents to offer public comments by the deadlines indicated. Application for... The post Advocacy Alert: USDE Seeks Comments on Federal Student Aid Programs, Prison Education Program Accreditation Requirements, and Foreign Schools Eligibility Criter...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is thrilled to announce the launch of its State of the Commission Data web page, providing data across many aspects of the institutional membership as well as new institutions. The data featured serves as an... The post Launch of the State of the Commission Data Web Page appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) would like to bring to your attention several regulatory updates, critical public comment timelines, and opportunities for advocacy. Negotiated Rulemaking The Budget Reconciliation Act, which President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, bears...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
On August 7, 2025, Heather F. Perfetti, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) President and Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) Chair, and Tracey Schneider, Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, gave remarks during the United States Department...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The United States Department of Education (USDE) requests nominations for individuals to serve on two negotiated rulemaking committees and announced a virtual public hearing will be held on August 7, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Individuals who would like to speak... The post Advocacy Alert: USDE to Hold Public Hearing, Seeks Negotiator Nominations for Two Negotiated Rulemaking Committees appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
On July 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided in McMahon v. New York that the Trump administration may proceed with laying off nearly half of workers in the United States Department of Education (USDE). The decision blocked a...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) continues to encourage innovation in higher education. The Commission has approved new Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy and Procedures that reflect this commitment and incorporate emerging research and best practices in this area: Use of... The post New Use of Artificial Intelligence Accreditation Policy and Procedures appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) announces changes to several policies and procedures, including: Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures Dues and Fees Procedures FY2025-26 Out of Cycle Monitoring Procedures Substantive Change Procedures Substantive Change Guidelines Teach-Out Plans and... The post Annual Policy Review Updates and Revised Accreditation Policy and Procedures appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is issuing this statement due to significant media inquiries about the recent action for Columbia University. On June 26, 2025, Columbia University was placed on non-compliance warning. The institution’s monitoring report is due November 3,... The post Statement on the Accreditation Status of Columbia University appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) congratulates Elyon College for its grant of Accreditation Status through the Commission’s new Addition or Change of Primary Accreditor to MSCHE Procedures, which provides opportunities for institutions in good standing with other USDE-recognized accreditors to... The post MSCHE Welcomes New Member Institutions appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| Middle States Commission on Higher Education