(Afro) — A new set of rules that will strengthen federal student aid programs at for-profit, non-profit, and public institutions is being met with approval by student and education advocates, though some question the rules’ necessity. Announced by the White House on Oct. 28, the broad new regulations came after an 18-month negotiation process with the higher education community and are designed to protect students from aggressive and misleading recruiting practices by providing them with better information about the effectiveness of career college and training programs, and ensuring that only the eligible students or programs receive financial aid. Addressing and regulating these issues will strengthen the integrity of the federal student aid program and ensure that taxpayer funds are used appropriately. These regulations are expected to go into effect on July 1, 2011.
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