Program Integrity Final Rule

1. Program IntegrityFinal Rule Introduction to Training Modules

2. Program Integrity • Published in the Federal Register • NPRM on June 18, 2010 • Final Rule on October 29, 2010 • Effective July 1, 2011 • Resources

3. Program Integrity • Gainful employment in a recognized occupation • Definition of a “credit hour” • State authorization as a component of school eligibility • *Retaking coursework • Written agreements between schools • *Incentive compensation

4. Program Integrity • Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) • *Evaluating the validity of a “high school diploma” • Return of Title IV funds • For programs with modules or compressed courses • Taking attendance • Verification

5. Program Integrity • *Misrepresentation of information to students and prospective students • Ability to benefit (ATB) • Disbursements of Title IV funds: books and supplies

6. Resources • Department’s IFAP Web site • NPRM: Program Integrity and Gainful Employment—reporting and disclosure requirements http://ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR061810ProgramIntegrityIssuesNPRM.html • Final Rule: Program Integrity and Gainful Employment—reporting and disclosure requirements http://www.ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR102910Final.html

7. Resources • Department’s IFAP Web site • NPRM: Gainful Employment—evaluating program outcomes and new programs http://ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR072610ProgramIntegrity.html • Final Rule: Gainful Employment—new programs http://www.ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR102910GainfulEmploymentFinal.html

8. Resources • NCHELP’s Web site—e-Library • Side-by-side analysis document http://www.nchelp.org/elibrary/index.cfm?parent=2082 • Integrated federal regulations http://www.nchelp.org/elibrary/index.cfm?parent=86 • Training modules • Note – URL to be provided later