The State Authorization Network

FEDERAL POLICY UPDATES:

• AHEAD Committee Pell & Workforce Pell - Final Regulations released May 19, 2026.  Effective date 7/20/2026.
• RISE Committee - Final Regulations released 5/1/26. Effective 7/1/26. (Loan Limits & Def. of Professional Student).
• AHEAD Committee - Accountability Metrics; NPRM Released- 4/20/26.
• AIM (Accreditation)Committee Rulemaking Meetings; Consensus Reached - ED Website for posted documents. Consensus Language.
• Web Accessibility - Compliance Deadline Extended by one year (April 2027 and April 2028, depending on the size of the population served).
• Follow Federal Policy on WCET and SAN Policy Tracker website.

EVENTS

• SAN’s Summer Webinar Series – Registration is Open (SAN Member Exclusive)! 
  • Free member-only, three-part webinar series for practical discussion and insights on emerging issues across higher education compliance, licensure, financial aid policy, and accreditation.
  • Dates: June 16–18, 2026 (you may register for one, two, or all three sessions of the series) Time: 2:30 -4:00 PM (Eastern time)
  • Information & Registration: Hot Topics, Cool Heads: A Summer Compliance Series information and registration here! 
• WCET and SAN Webinar - Understanding Recent Federal Department of Education Policy and Practice Updates 
  • Date: July 15, 2026; Time: 2 PM - 3 PM (Eastern Time)
• Open Forum – 2nd Tuesday of each month. July 14, 2026! Time: 10 AM Alaska, 11 AM PT, Noon MT, 1 PM CT, 2 PM ET Eastern; Register Each Month: July Registration Link!  July Topic: Informing Students About Professional Licensure: Innovative Communication Strategies; July Experts: Jennifer Hurwitz, University of Louisville; Angela Menjivar, Virginia Commonwealth University; Krista Young, University of Louisville! Note: Registration will close when the meeting begins.

Introductory material to understand the foundation of state authorization compliance.