Learn what the January 2025 reporting deadline means for higher education and how institutions can prepare for long-term compliance success.
The January 15 deadline for reporting under the Department of Education’s Gainful Employment (GE) and Financial Value Transparency (FVT) regulations is here. For many institutions, the focus is on meeting immediate requirements to avoid federal funding penalties.
While this deadline is urgent, it’s also a wake-up call. These regulations are here to stay, and institutions must start thinking beyond this cycle. How will your institution prepare to meet future reporting requirements more efficiently? How can you turn compliance into an opportunity to improve outcomes and better serve your students?
The introduction of the GE and FVT frameworks is a response to a growing concern: students leaving college with unmanageable debt and uncertain job prospects. Policymakers want to ensure that federal dollars are funding programs that provide real value—programs that set students up for financial stability rather than financial strain.
And the stakes are high: programs that fail to meet the Debt-to-Earnings (D/E) ratio or Earnings Premium Test metrics risk losing access to federal funding. For institutions, the January 2025 reporting deadline is about more than compliance—it’s a chance to assess your ability to deliver on promises to students.
The January reporting deadline marks a significant moment for institutions to demonstrate their programs’ compliance with these regulations. To meet this requirement, institutions must:
The January deadline isn’t the end of the road. These regulations represent a long-term shift, and institutions must start planning for future compliance cycles now. This is where strategic preparation becomes critical:
These regulations are reshaping higher education’s approach to accountability, and that’s not going away. Beyond meeting federal requirements, institutions that embrace this shift can use compliance as a tool for innovation. By building stronger systems and gathering actionable data, you can:
The January 2025 deadline is a moment of urgency—but it’s also an opportunity. As you focus on meeting immediate requirements, don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. Institutions that invest in forward-thinking solutions and processes will be better equipped to navigate future cycles and build programs that truly deliver value.
Start planning now for the next phase of compliance, and turn these challenges into a strategic advantage for your institution and your students. If you’re looking for support or tools to streamline your efforts, 12twenty is here to help.
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