Trump Administration Finalizes Rule to Overhaul College Accreditation Process

The Trump administration's Education Department has finalized a new rule aimed at overhauling the college accreditation process. This rule seeks to make it easier for new accreditors to emerge and will push existing accreditors to place a greater emphasis on student outcomes, such as earnings and graduation rates. The changes are intended to promote competition and innovation within higher education and are set to take effect before the 2027-28 academic year.