CECU Advocacy
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CECU is the national voice for postsecondary career education! We are proud to advocate on behalf of our member institutions and the students they serve. CECU has continuously advocated for policies that ensure students from all walks of life have access to and the opportunity to succeed in higher education. We proudly represent institutions that cater to an under-served population of students that often need the flexibility and resources our member institutions provide. Over 83.5% of students attending postsecondary institutions, including career schools, received some form of Federal Aid in 2017/18 – the most recent data available. The actual partnership between public policy and our schools to provide access and education for those who seek to pursue a career, and the education that make them a professional. (source: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d19/tables/dt19_331.20.asp) |
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CECU advocates for policies that treat all schools – and all students – equally. We believe there should be one set of rules for all schools. We believe in appropriate outcome metrics for all programs at all schools in ways that protect both students and taxpayers. And, we advocate for maximum transparency of outcomes so that prospective students and parents can make the right decisions, fully informed of what the data means.
Higher Education is governed by “The Triad” with states providing consumer protection, accreditors ensuring academic quality, and the federal government providing access through financial aid. In this context, we seek common rules and regulations across all sectors of higher education. But we seek to reduce the regulatory burden on all institutions of higher education – enabling schools to innovate and serve diverse populations. We totally reject targeting one sector of higher education for regulations not imposed on others. CECU believes that by creating a fair playing field and eliminating unnecessary regulations, innovation in higher education will increase and students will be better served.
Higher Education is governed by “The Triad” with states providing consumer protection, accreditors ensuring academic quality, and the federal government providing access through financial aid. In this context, we seek common rules and regulations across all sectors of higher education. But we seek to reduce the regulatory burden on all institutions of higher education – enabling schools to innovate and serve diverse populations. We totally reject targeting one sector of higher education for regulations not imposed on others. CECU believes that by creating a fair playing field and eliminating unnecessary regulations, innovation in higher education will increase and students will be better served.
LegislationCECU tracks and monitors all legislation related to the Higher Education Act, Veterans Education, Financial Aid and Appropriations.
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RegulationCECU provides the latest updates and analysis on regulations such as Gainful Employment and Defense to Repayment.
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ResourcesCECU's Resource Center provides members with access to the latest webinars, fact sheets and other information to help your institution.
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