Can a school disburse Title IV funds to students in a program which is more than 150% the minimum length of training required to sit for the state licensing examination?
No. The Secretary [of Education] does not consider a program to be reasonable in length if it exceeds 150% of the state requirements for course length. Schools which knowingly employ for administration of Title IV programs a person who has been convicted, or pled nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty to a crime involving the acquisition, use or expenditure of federal funds are not eligible to participate in Title IV programs. If a person in one of these categories owns a school, would he/she be considered to be employed in Title IV administration for purposes of this regulation? Also, where can a school get information to check if potential employees are debarred from involvement with federal funds? To the first question: Yes, a school owner is considered to be employed in the administration of Title IV programs. To the second question: Information on individuals debarred from involvement in federal funds may be obtained on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/epls or by contacting th
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