Regulatory Update: What Institutions Need to Know About STATS, GE/FVT Reporting, and Recent Department of Education Changes

The past several weeks have brought significant developments for institutions participating in federal student aid programs. From delayed implementation of portions of the new Student Success, Transparency, and Accountability by Taxpayer Support (STATS) framework to new guidance on 2026 reporting requirements, schools are facing important decisions that will shape this year’s accountability reporting.
At DJA, we’ve been closely monitoring each development and helping our clients understand not just what has changed—but what actions need to be taken next.
Welcome to the DJA Compliance Corner

In today’s higher education environment, one thing is certain—change is constant.
Between evolving federal regulations, Electronic Announcements, Dear Colleague Letters, negotiated rulemaking, court decisions, and legislative updates, staying informed has become more challenging than ever. Compliance professionals aren’t just managing financial aid anymore—they’re interpreting complex guidance, implementing new requirements, and making critical institutional decisions, often with little time to prepare.
That’s why we’re excited to launch our online blog, the DJA Compliance Corner.