Happy Holidays to our AACS Family and Supporters
 As we wrap up 2015 and prepare for the possibilities and opportunities ahead in the New Year, we would like to thank our members and supporters for your time, energy and commitment to your association and industry. Please note the AACS office will be closed on December 25. We wish you a happy and safe holiday. Stay tuned to upcoming WINK e-newsletters for celebrations, updates and professional development opportunities. We look forward to serving you in 2016 and beyond!
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Start the Countdown - Eight Days to meet Dec. 31 GE Requirements
All institutions of higher education with programs subject to the Gainful Employment regulations must complete two primary tasks by December 31, 2015:
1. All institutions with programs subject to the Gainful Employment regulations MUST ensure that their Primary Destination Point Administrators and their Secondary Destination Point Administrators of the Primary TG Number (Destination Point/Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Mailbox) for their organization are authorized and that they have added the new Data Appeal and Challenge Solution (DCAS) Online Service to a Destination Point (TG Number/SAIG Mailbox); and
2. Unless an institution has submitted an E-App that resulted, or will result, in a new Program Participation Agreement (PPA) issued to the institution after July 1, 2015 and before December 31, 2015, those PPAs will have the required GE program certification included; an institution’s most senior executive officer must sign a certification that each of the institution’s currently eligible GE programs listed on its Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) meets the requirements of Section 668.414(d) –
- Approved by accrediting agency and state
- Is programmatically accredited if that is required for that profession in the state
- Graduates qualify to meet licensing or certification exam requirements to work in the state, if any
AACS Public Policy Advisor, Tom Netting, held a webinar last week to provide member schools the latest updates, tips and answers to frequently asked questions. If you missed, The Final GE 2.0 Webinar – Making Your GE List, and Checking it Twice, click here to listen and watch.
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BCL Nail and Massage Competitions Open in January
 Two BCL Scholarship Competitions will begin accepting applications in January. The Spring 2015 BCL/CND Tippi Hedren Scholarship Competition application window opens January 11, and the BCL Massage Envy Scholarship Competition begins accepting applications January 26. In addition to sharing these scholarships with students and prospects, reach out to your local high school’s guidance counselors after the holiday break and let them know about the scholarships available to students pursuing beauty and wellness careers. Information on both scholarships and a calendar of all 2016 BCL scholarships is available at beautychangeslives.org.
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