In this latest episode of our video series, “Strings Attached,” Husch Blackwell Education Partner, Annie Cartwright, breaks down new Title IV regulations, effective July 1, 2024, that limit the use of transcript withholding as leverage for debt collection. These updated rules, under 34 C.F.R. § 668.14, ensure institutions cannot withhold transcripts due to errors or mismanagement on their part. This explainer will help you through the essential steps to comply with these regulations, evaluate your current processes, and protect your institution while ensuring a fair approach to student financial obligations. Explore how this impacts your school's program participation agreements and stay ahead of the changing regulatory landscape.