Education Dept Updates College Program Eligibility and Waiver Rules
Published Date: 3/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is updating who can join special college programs and how schools can ask to skip some rules for 2025. This affects colleges and universities wanting to help students with extra support and funding. Schools should get ready to apply soon to keep or gain access to these helpful programs and money.
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Who Can Be Designated Eligible
The Department of Education announces the process to designate which colleges and universities are eligible for certain programs under Parts A and F of Title III and Title V of the Higher Education Act for fiscal year (FY) 2025. If your institution seeks eligibility, you will need to follow the Department's designation process for FY2025 to gain or keep access to these programs.
Waivers of Eligibility Rules Available
The Department invites applications from colleges and universities for waivers of eligibility requirements for the same programs for fiscal year (FY) 2025. If your school wants to skip certain eligibility rules to keep or gain access to program funding and supports, it may apply for a waiver under the FY2025 process.
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