Student Financial Aid: Education Can Do More to Screen Schools Before Students Receive Aid
HRD-91-145
Published: Sep 27, 1991. Publicly Released: Sep 27, 1991.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO determined what changes might strengthen the Department of Education's role as the gatekeeper for approving schools before their students can receive federal student aid, focusing on proprietary schools.
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Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Congress may wish to consider amending the Higher Education Act to give the Secretary of Education the authority to implement and evaluate a range of procedures and requirements to protect students and the federal investment in student financial aid programs. | Part H of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by P.L. 102-325, adopted this recommendation. |
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Eligibility criteriastate relationsGovernment guaranteed loansHigher educationLicensesPrivate schoolsProgram managementProprietary schoolsStudent financial aidStudent loansSurety bonds