by NSC Blog | Jun 26, 2025 | Research Reports
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.
by NSC Blog | Jun 6, 2025 | Financial Aid Services, Transcript & Data Exchange Services, Verification Services
As millions of students prepare to graduate this spring, the Clearinghouse is working behind the scenes to ensure their transition to the workforce or continued education is seamless. We support learners with convenient student-facing services while reducing the workload of school administrative staff members.
by NSC Blog | Jun 4, 2025 | Research Reports
According to our 6th annual Some College, No Credential (SCNC) report, over one million adults returned to higher education after previously stopping out. The report also found that college stopouts — students who leave without earning a credential — declined for the second consecutive year.
by NSC Blog | Apr 2, 2025 | Compliance, Enrollment Reporting, Financial Aid Services
Navigating the complexities of Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment regulations can be a major undertaking for any higher education institution. Faced with what could have been a “data nightmare,” the City University of New York (CUNY) partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse to streamline the process and ensure CUNY’s FVT/GE compliance.
by NSC Blog | Dec 6, 2024 | Compliance, Enrollment Reporting, Financial Aid Services
With our free reporting solution and a comprehensive range of FVT/GE resources, the National Student Clearinghouse remains committed to helping your institution meet the FVT/GE reporting requirements and submit data on time.
by NSC Blog | Oct 30, 2024 | Compliance, Enrollment Reporting, Financial Aid Services
Sean McTighe, Executive Director of Title IV Compliance and Data Intake Operations at the National Student Clearinghouse, discussed the prevalence of ROI and the challenge it brings to higher ed in a recent University Business article.
by NSC Blog | Aug 23, 2024 | Compliance, Enrollment Reporting, Financial Aid Services
In this interview, Sean McTighe, Executive Director, Title IV Compliance ＆ Data Intake Operations, Data Excellence and Operations, discusses how the Clearinghouse is helping schools meet the new FVT/GE requirements while preparing for future compliance reporting needs.
by NSC Blog | Aug 20, 2024 | Compliance, Enrollment Reporting, Financial Aid Services
Many of the Clearinghouse’s most popular Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) webinars are available on demand for you to watch anytime, 24/7. New webinars are added as they become available.
by NSC Blog | Aug 16, 2024 | Compliance, Enrollment Reporting, Financial Aid Services
The Clearinghouse’s infographic, “Making the Right Choice: Standard or Transitional Cohort,” can help you determine which option is right for your institution’s Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) reporting.
by NSC Blog | Aug 14, 2024 | Compliance, Enrollment Reporting, Financial Aid Services
Watch our on-demand webinar, “FVT/GE: The Completers List Process Unveiled,” for a deep dive into the dynamic way in which the Clearinghouse supports your institution throughout the Completers List reporting process.
