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In recent years, the number of diploma mills and individuals falsely claiming a degree or other credential have grown rapidly. The percentage of Americans with college degrees has rapidly increased in the past several decades, fueled by employer expectations that applicants should have, at minimum, postsecondary degrees. The recent downturn of the economy has added even more fuel to the fire, compounding the importance of listing a degree on a resume. Now, more than ever, academic credentials are crucial in the job market. As a result, the allure of obtaining credentials (albeit false or questionable credentials) quickly and inexpensively can prove too good to resist.

The peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing provisions in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (“HEOA”) are about to lose their baby teeth as the Department of Education’s (“ED”) related final regulations become effective July 1, 2010. If you work in your institution’s student affairs, technology services or legal departments, now is the time to confirm that your campus has evolved from “good faith” compliance to squarely meeting the requirements of the regulations.

This new CLHE Special Report provides guidance on complying with these new requirements.

The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HCERA, P.L. 111-152, 3/30/2010) made major changes in federal education loan programs. This special report addresses some of the more common questions about this legislation.