July 21, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

How Soon Could Colleges Lose Loan Access Under New Accountability Metric?

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For most programs, data from the new test on student earnings will be released in 2027 and failing programs could face penalties in 2028. But some have been granted an extension that student advocates say is harmful.

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