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Federal Guidance

The United States Department of Education periodically issues policy guidance related to higher education and higher education institutions.

Guidance from the Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education
Guidance from the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights

Recent Federal Guidance

August 25, 2025: (Department of Education and Office of the Director of National Intelligence) “Safeguarding Our Future” joint guidance on safeguarding US higher education institutions from foreign threats to research

August 19, 2025: (Rescinding of Dear Colleague Letters GEN-22-05 and GEN-24-03) Updated Requirements for Distribution of Voter Registration Forms and Federal Work-Study Allowable Uses of Funds

July 29, 2025: (Department of Justice) Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination

July 18, 2025: (Dear Colleague Letter GEN-25-04) Federal Student Loan Program Provisions Effective Upon Enactment Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

July 11, 2025: Clarification of Federal Public Benefits Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act

Rescinded Guidance

This section will be updated as needed any time federal guidance is rescinded.