Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), encourages constituents to respond to the United States Department of Education (USDE) proposed interpretive rule released February 17, 2026, “to revise and clarify its prior interpretation of its position on the use of descriptive terms by Department-recognized...

On March 2, 2026, Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), provided written comment to the United States Department of Education (USDE) in response to proposed amendments to the Higher Education Act (HEA) relating to the Federal student loan programs....

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) extends its concerns for our students, faculty, and staff at institutions and our educational partners impacted by military strikes in the Middle East. We recognize the tremendous impacts and devastation for the region. We are...