Third Keynote Speaker, Sponsored by Milady 

 Just announced: Pete Hegseth, a decorated war-fighter, Princeton and Harvard graduate, a veterans and military advocate, a highly-acclaimed author, and FOX NEWS host and political analyst will be the conference closing keynote speaker, sponsored by Milady. Hegseth is the co-host of FOX & FRIENDS WEEKEND and also frequently guest hosts for FOX & FRIENDS during the week. He is also a FOX NEWS Senior Political Analyst, providing analysis and commentary across all FOX NEWS and FOX BUSINESS programming.

In May of 2016, Hegseth's first book – IN THE ARENA – was published by Threshold Editions of Simon & Schuster. Hegseth has deployed three times since 9/11, most recently returning from Afghanistan where he was the senior counterinsurgency instructor at the Counterinsurgency Training Center in Kabul from 2011-2012. Hegseth previously served in Iraq with the 3rd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division for their 2005-2006 deployment, serving as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Baghdad in 2005, and as a Civil-Military Operations officer in Samarra in 2006. He also served in Guantanamo Bay for a year guarding detainees. Hegseth holds two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman's Badge for his time in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Catch Pete Hegseth on Monday, September 30, sponsored by Milady.
 

Reason #2 to Attend AACS Annual Convention and Expo Sep 27 – 30| MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

Just two away from the 2019 Annual Convention & Expo. Each week, we’ve been sharing a top reason why you can’t miss it. This week, reason #2: CDR, & Gainful Employment: What Every School Should Know When It Comes to Reducing Reliance on Title IV Financing. Helping your students fund their education isn’t a “one size fits all” solution. This discussion will demonstrate several benefits of incorporating alternative, flexible financing programs for your students together with Federal Direct Loan and short payment plans. 

Key take-aways will include: 

• Available financing options for students
• Benefits and best practices of flexible financing
• Tips to improve your 90/10 and Cohort Default Rates
• Tips to limit exposure to Borrower Defense to Repayment and meet Gainful Employment standards

This year’s AACS Annual Convention & Expo theme is Power of One: Time to Engage. 

In addition to updates recent federal and state regulations, you’ll learn best practices in beauty school compliance, and engaging with the media. Learn from other school owners about best practices and tips to streamline your operations. Join us in Las Vegas as we unite to learn, engage, and connect around the Power of One. For a full list of schedule of events please click here.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Be prepared: The MGM Conference Center is a 7-10 minute walk from the sleeping rooms. Wear comfortable shoes, plan your time accordingly - you’ll get in your steps!

Save the dates!

2020 School Leader Summit & Hill Day
April 6-8, 2020
Washington Hilton Hotel
Washington, D.C.

CEA & AMP 2020
July 10-13, 2020
The Mirage Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

Additional registration information will be provided at a later date

Help Your School’s Recent Grads Showcase Their Success at ABS
 

AACS owners and educators: Does your school have a recent grad who is ready to accelerate their profile in front of America’s elite beauty community? Let them know about the Beauty Changes Lives Leo Passage Next Gen scholarship.

This “advanced” competition is for licensed hairstylists or barbers with 1-5 years’ experience. The winners will enjoy an immersive learning experience powered by Pivot Point Creative Education, an all-expense paid trip to Chicago and a chance to showcase their talent on the runway during the Beauty Changes Lives Experience at America’s Beauty Show (ABS)!

 Applications are being accepted through October 31. Encourage your school’s alum with 1 to 5 years’ experience to apply for the Leo Passage Educational Scholarship today.

Federal Updates

U.S. Department of Education

September 4, 2019 – The Department is seeking third-party comments concerning the performance of accrediting agencies under review by the Secretary of Education. 

September 5, 2019 – The Department announced a notice in the federal register requesting an extension of the Military Service/Post-Active Duty Student Deferment request form. The Department is making minor changes to simplify and provide consistency with the military deferment form and other similar forms. 

September 6, 2019 – The Department published Volume 5 – Withdrawals and the Return of Title IV Funds – of the 2019-2020 Federal Student Aid Handbook. 

The Department published a notice in the federal register seeking to replace the approved “Application to Participate in Federal Student Financial Aid Program (e-App)” with a new collection instrument that will assist in promoting compliance with section 117 of the HEA.

September 9, 2019 – The Department published a notice in the federal register announcing its modification of the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The Department is updating/modifying the following sections: “Purpose(s) of the System,” “Security Classification,” “Categories of Records in the System,” “Record Source Categories,” “Policies and Practices for Retention and Disposal of Records,” “Administrative, Technical and Physical Safeguards,” “Record Access Procedures,” “Contesting Record Procedures,” “Notification Procedures.” In addition to these changes, the Department has added a section entitled “History” and made modifications to several of its programmatic routine uses.   

September 30, 2019 – Deadline for electronically transmitting Pell Grant and Ira and Afghanistan Service Grant records for the 2018-2019 Award Year to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System. Read more here.

Processing deadline to submit TEACH Grant award and disbursement records is 9 p.m. ET. However, for actual disbursements to generate the appropriate funding level increase in G5 prior to the scheduled G5 shutdown, they must be received, and subsequently accepted, by the COD System no later than 8 a.m. ET on Monday, September 30, 2019. Schools should plan final closeout efforts accordingly. Read more here.

October 1, 2019 – Deadline for schools to submit 2020–21 FISAP electronically and mail in the required signature page. Read more here.

Looking Ahead – 2019 FSA Training Conference. The Federal Student Aid Office has opened registration for the 2019 FSA Training Conference scheduled for December 3 to 6 in Reno, Nevada. The FSA Training Conference is training provided for financial aid professionals by the government for those institutions receiving Title IV funds and is the largest training program in the United States serving the financial aid community. In 2018 more than 2,000 unique schools registered for the conference. Registration is free.

U.S. Congress – Newly Introduced Legislation of Note

H.R. 4253 – To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow a recipient of an institutional aid grant to use funds under such grant to establish, improve, or expand partnerships with child care providers.

a.       Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor, 9/9/19

b.       Sponsor: Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) 0 Cosponsors 

H.R. 4245 – To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce the complexity and length of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

a.       Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor, 9/9/19

b.       Sponsor: Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) 1 Cosponsors 

H.R. 4241 – Student Loan Contract Act of 2019

c.       Summary: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to rename master promissory notes for loans made under part D to student loan contracts.

d.       Date of Introduction: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor, 9/6/19

e.       Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) 2 Cosponsors

H.R. 4240 – File Once FAFSA Act

a.       Summary: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce the number of times certain applicants for financial assistance are required to file a FAFSA, and for other purposes.

b.       Date of Introduction: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor, 9/6/19

c.       Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) 2 Cosponsors

AACS is working with Plus Communications to better position AACS members to achieve our legislative and regulatory objectives at the federal level, ensuring lawmakers don’t pass misguided legislation that could severely harm our industry.

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