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How to Leverage PDP AR Files for Institutional Impact
In a recent webinar, Monte Schaff, Dean of Enrollment Management at United Tribes Technical College, shared how he leverages PDP analysis-ready files and Microsoft Power BI to get deeper insights and research-specific metrics.
Back to School, Ready for Cyber Threats
As a new school year gets underway, hackers are increasingly using AI to target higher education. The Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI) and the National Student Clearinghouse are joining forces to emphasize cyber readiness, a crucial element of campus safety. This includes four core areas that institutions should focus on to enhance their cyber readiness.
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Navigating the FVT/GE Timeline
Institutions may find this fall’s overlapping FVT/GE reporting cycles challenging. The first reporting period is due September 30, 2025. The second reporting period is due the following day, on October 1, 2025. The Clearinghouse offers a free and comprehensive solution to simplify the reporting process, backed by live support and extensive user resources.
September Schedule of Live Webinars
Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in September 2025.
Back to School, Forward with Data
The Clearinghouse’s suite of tools — including StudentTracker, the High School Benchmarks report, and DiplomaVerify — offers powerful, data-driven solutions that can help secondary school leaders support students in their transition to college and careers.
It’s Time to Review and Update Your Transmission Schedule
As we head into fall, now is a great time to review and, if needed, update your Enrollment Reporting transmission schedule.
Why Choose Our Free FVT/GE Solution?
The first FVT/GE reporting is due September 30, 2025, and the second on October 1, 2025. There’s still time to sign up for the Clearinghouse’s free FVT/GE reporting solution, which can simplify your institution’s reporting and help you meet these important deadlines.
Get Ready for Fall! Update Your Clearinghouse Contacts Now
With the fall term approaching, it’s a great time to check your Clearinghouse contact list. Keeping your contact list up to date ensures we can reach out to the appropriate person whenever questions or issues arise.
August Schedule of Live Webinars
Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in August 2025.
State Programs Empower More Students to Achieve Their Academic Pursuits
About 37.6 million working-age Americans have taken college courses but haven’t earned a credential, according to our Research Center’s latest Some College, No Credential report. Several states have created programs to help students with some college but no degrees. These programs award credentials for completed coursework. They also make it easier for adult learners to earn degrees.
National Student Clearinghouse and Its Commitment to Uphold FERPA
The National Student Clearinghouse helps educational institutions maintain FERPA compliance through our products and services that are created to securely share and process data.
Tapping Into the Campus Economy
More students are continuing their academic journeys beyond their freshman year, according to recent reports from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. This trend presents a valuable opportunity for businesses to expand their reach by offering exclusive student discounts, and makes verifying student data safely and reliably more important than ever.
Data Dive: Have Four-Year Universities Turned the Corner?
According to our latest Current Term Enrollment Estimates (CTEE) report, enrollment at four-year institutions has not only recovered from the pandemic-era declines but has now reached or even surpassed spring 2020 levels. This marks a significant milestone for colleges and universities following years of post-pandemic challenges.
New Report Gives Colleges First-Time Insights into Student Success After the First Semester
For the first time, this year’s Persistence and Retention report offers a detailed look at first spring persistence — the percentage of students who remain enrolled in college for the spring term immediately following their first fall. The report, which continues to track second fall persistence and retention, also revealed that more than 86% of first-time college students from the fall 2023 cohort returned for their second semester.