Financial Aid Services

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.