House Republicans are moving to extend policy changes enacted in 2025, aiming to codify oversight and regulatory shifts that affect accreditation, student aid and program eligibility. Congressional staff and education committees are preparing follow‑up measures to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with a focus on accountability and financial transparency for colleges and universities. Universities should track specific proposals on means‑testing, program reporting and institutional eligibility, which could reshape compliance burdens and funding flows. Administrators and policy teams must prioritize scenario planning: prepare for tighter federal oversight, new reporting obligations and potential shifts in institutional qualification for federal student aid.
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