August 20, 1999
Volume 99 - Issue 45


Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Institutional Eligibility and Student Assistance General Provisions

The Department of Education (ED) recently released a notice of proposed rulemaking, dated July 15, 1999, regarding institutional eligibility for and participation in the Title IV programs. The proposed regulations incorporate provisions contained in the recent reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA). The proposed regulatory changes impact  the following sections of 34 CFR:

 . Sec.  600.2   Definitions
 . Sec.  600.4   Institution of Higher Education
 . Sec.  600.5   Propriety Institution of Higher Education
 . Sec.  600.6   Postsecondary Vocational Institution
 . Sec.  600.7   Conditions of Institutional Ineligibility
 . Sec.  600.8   Treatment of Branch Campus
 . Sec.  600.31 Change in Ownership Resulting in a Change of Control
 . Sec.  600.55 Additional Criteria for Determining Whether a Foreign Medical School is Eligible to Apply to Participate
. Sec.  600.56 Additional Criteria for Determining Whether a Foreign Veterinary School is Eligible to Apply to Participate
 . Sec.  668.12 Application Procedures
 . Sec.  668.13 Certification Procedures
 . Sec.  668.14 Program Participation Agreement
 . Sec.  668.27 Waiver of Annual Audit Submission Requirement
 . Sec.  668.92 Fines
 . Sec.  668.95 Reimbursements, Refunds, and Offsets
 . Sec.  668.113 Request for Review
Comments regarding these proposed changes are due on or before September  13, 1999. Submissions should be sent to Cheryl Leibovitz, U.S. Department of Education, P.O. Box 23272, Washington, DC 20026-3272. Comments may also be sent electronically to: IENPRM@ed.gov.

Questions regarding this Federal Register may be directed to Cheryl Leibovitz at (202) 708-9900. A copy of the Federal Register can be found on ED's web site at http://ifap.ed.gov. If you are unable to access this web site and would like a copy, please contact Lynda Reid at (801) 321-7211. Any questions regarding this bulletin can be directed to the UHEAA Policy and Training Department at (801) 321-7166 or by e-mail at cjudd@utahsbr.edu.