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NWCCU Policy Updates for US Dept of Education Compliance
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) has updated five policies to align with the U.S. Department of Education's Accreditation Handbook. These revisions clarify existing expectations and adjust administrative procedures for member institutions.
NWCCU Approves Accelerated Bachelor's Degrees and Policy Updates
The NWCCU Board of Commissioners has approved removing the pilot designation for accelerated bachelor's degrees and updated policies to allow institutions to submit proposals for reduced-credit degree programs. Institutions will now have two categories for submitting substantive change proposals related to these degrees.
NSLDS User Guide and Record Layouts Updated
The U.S. Department of Education has updated the NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts, effective March 12, 2026. These updates, which will be implemented in late April 2026, include changes to file layouts and a new alert for loan limit exceptions, supporting the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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