The Education Department has rejected an appeal from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to remain as a gatekeeper between colleges and billions of dollars in federal financial aid, the agency said Friday.
that said the council was incapable of meeting federal standards, including having adequate staff and financial resources to operate. She said it was unlikely the oversight body, commonly known as ACICS, could rectify years of problems if given more time.Although the education secretary typically reviews appeals, Marten was given the task after Secretary Miguel Cardona recused himself from the case.
On a call with reporters Friday, Undersecretary of Education James Kvaal said three of the 27 colleges the council accredits have begun the process of switching accreditors. All of the colleges will have 18 months to find a new accreditor to prevent students from losing access to government loans and grants.
The council was once one of the nation’s largest college accreditors, with nearly 300 schools under its watch. Many of those colleges switched accreditors when the council lost its recognition in 2016, but some of the most troubled institutions remained.it would address outstanding problems. Then-Education Secretary Betsy DeVosAdvertisement
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