WrittenArrangements

Program Integrity

Final Rule

Written Arrangements Language distinguishes the two different

types of written arrangements between: Schools that are unaffiliated and Schools that are affiliated

Outlines the requirements needed to be considered an eligible educational program for both categories

 §668.5

Written Arrangements If written arrangement is between two or

more unaffiliated schools, the educational program is considered to be an eligible program if: The other eligible school or consortium provides

part of the educational program and; The educational program offered by the school

that grants the degree or certificate otherwise satisfies the eligible program definition in §668.8

 

§§668.5 and 668.8

Written Arrangements If written arrangement is between two or more affiliated

schools, educational program considered to be an eligible program if: Educational program offered by school that grants the

degree or certificate satisfies the requirements of eligible program as defined in §668.8, and

School that grants degree or certificate provides more than 50% of the educational program

Exception for articulation agreements or other arrangements under which schools accept credits for individual transfer students

 §§ 668.5 and 668.8

Written Arrangements Credential-granting school is responsible

for ensuring that: Coursework taken by student at other

schools under common ownership constitutes less than 50% of student’s total program of study

Student completes more than 50% of program on campus, if program is offered both on campus and also online through a written arrangement with another school under common ownership§ 668.5(a)

Written Arrangements Expands list of circumstances in which

an eligible school is not permitted to enter into an agreement with an ineligible school whose: Certification to participate in Title IV

programs has been revoked, Application for recertification to participate in

Title IV programs has been denied, or Application for initial certification has been

denied

§668.5(c)

Written Arrangements Clarifies the portion of an educational

program provided by an ineligible school or organization to: 25% or less of the educational program; or More than 25% but less than 50% of the

educational program

§668.5 (c)

Written Arrangements

Disclosures to students Credential-granting school must provide

information to current and prospective students regarding: Portion of the program the school is not

providing, Name, location, and educational delivery

method of the other school(s), and Any additional costs for the program

§§ 668.5(e); 668.43(a)(12)