Federal Regulations
Description
Regulations are legally binding rules issued by administrative agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Education, Department of Justice, and Veterans Administration, to implement federal statutes.
For The Tracker, the focus is primarily on Department of Education regulations implementing Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
Critical Federal Regulations
Workforce Pell
Description:
Federal regulations are being developed to implement Workforce Pell in accordance with the directives of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) Act. Final regulations were published on May 19, 2026.
Definitions of Professional Student and Graduate Student Affecting Loan Limits
Description:
Regulation defining professional versus graduate students to establish differing loan limits. Regulations released as final May 1, 2026, to be effective July 1, 2026.
Accountability Measures
Description:
Federal regulations are being developed to implement institutional and programmatic accountability, including revisions to the 2024 version of Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency regulations in accordance with the directives of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) Act.