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Whether you're an established or new school we've got something for you. We offer clients an array of services ranging from campus operations, accreditation, state approval/licensure, academics/distance education to student financial assistance programs (e.g. Title IV Federal Student Aid programs, state grants/scholarships, veterans' (VA) education benefits, other forms of financial aid to assist students in funding their postsecondary education).

 

Our services are designed to assist postsecondary institutions and training facilities - 

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  • mitigate risks;

  • maintain compliance with federal, state and/or regulatory agencies; and

  • improve processes to maximize productivity and efficiency to support long-term sustainability and growth.

HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES

Operational Review & Risk Assessment

A Comprehensive Approach

Our comprehensive Operational Review & Risk Assessment helps identify any areas of inefficiencies such as operational quality and effectiveness, missed opportunities, and/or deficiencies which may pose risks and noncompliance with various rules and regulations, applicable to the institution. This includes recommendations and cost-effective strategies for improvements in areas of inefficiencies and mitigate risks to ensure overall institutional compliance.

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Clients may choose to have a full or focused review conducted. Our project management methodology helps schools implement changes effectively to streamline and standardize procedures to gain efficiency while ensuring compliance.

REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

Business & Consulting Services

A Professional Approach

Our Business & Consulting Services include a broad range of services for clients to help manage their school’s day-to-day operations more efficiently.

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  • General Consulting

  • Guidance on program offering, design, type, structure, and mode(s) of delivery (e.g. on-ground, online, hybrid) including clock-to-credit hour conversion requirements for accreditation and Title IV purposes

  • Consulting in all aspects of financial aid, VA education benefits (VA), VA-VR, DOD Tuition Assistance, TAA, WIOA, VR, BIA, and other sources of funding - 

    • Establishing (applying for), maintaining eligibility to participate in federal/state financial aid, and winding down (close-out) procedures

    • E-App (Electronic Application for Approval to Participate in the Federal Student Financial Aid Programs)

    • Establishing and maintaining eligibility to receive and administer VA education benefit programs including the VA enrollment certification process

  • Business Process Mapping - Flowcharts

  • Campus Operations and Process Improvements

  • Develop Policies & Procedures, Institutional Forms and Applications

  • Develop/Review School Catalog, Student Handbook, school website, and other areas to ensure accuracy of published content.

  • Training and Development

  • Business service assistance

    • Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)

    • System for Award Management (SAM)

    • Commercial and Government Entity Program (CAGE)

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Contact us for other services not listed.

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BUSINESS & CONSULTING
COMPLIANCE

COMPLIANCE

Regulatory Resource: Expert Guidance

Need help on an as-needed or on-going basis regarding regulatory matters? Our consultants are compliance gurus and can provide expert guidance in areas to include but not limited to:

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  • Preparing and responding to a financial aid audit or VA compliance survey (audit)

  • Institutional and Programmatic Accreditation

  • State Authorization

  • Federal Student Aid (Title IV, HEA programs)

  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) education benefit programs and Military Tuition Assistance

  • Other Education Benefit Programs

    • Trade Readjustment Act

    • Workforce Investment Act

    • Vocational Rehabilitation

    • Internal and external scholarships or grants

Audit Review & Readiness

Chances are...you will or have been through a Student Financial Aid Compliance Audit/Program Review, VA Compliance Survey, or other review. Are or were  you prepared?  Our comprehensive approach to conducting an independent Compliance Audit & Review Readiness service will help you be better prepared.

Compliance Support

Schools face serious penalties, fines, and/or even loss of eligibility for failure to comply with accreditation standards, state authorization, or various regulations for schools participating in the federal financial aid programs or VA education benefit programs. 

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Our consultants provide support and assist clients in preparing for or responding to:

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  • U.S. Department of Education Program Review

  • Annual SFA Compliance Audit

  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Compliance Survey

  • Close-out Audit

  • Other agency review

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