More than 43 million Americans have college credits but no credential — a pool higher education leaders say could be re‑engaged to increase completion and regional workforce skill. Successful re‑enrollment strategies emphasize holistic coaching, credit evaluation and alignment to clear career pathways. At the same time, federal policy is moving to tie program funding to graduate earnings, and some states (notably Indiana) are proposing to cut or sunset low‑earning degrees. The proposed earnings test and state actions risk narrowing academic options and could accelerate program eliminations precisely where re‑enrollment could help workers upskill. Campus strategy teams should prioritize completion maps that align remaining credits with labor outcomes, strengthen employer partnerships for placement, and model financial scenarios for programs vulnerable to new federal and state metrics.