ED Under Secretary

U.S. Department of Education

@EDUnderSecKent

Official account of @usedgov's Under Secretary and Acting Deputy Secretary.

Washington, DC ed.gov Joined January 2012

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ED Under Secretary @EDUnderSecKent Jul 14

🚨Nearly 1 million borrowers have already left the defunct SAVE Plan.

If you're still in the SAVE Plan, you can take action today. Head to StudentAid.gov, leave SAVE behind, and choose a lawful repayment plan that keeps you moving forward.

ED Under Secretary @EDUnderSecKent Oct 29

For too long, accreditors have effectively served as a cartel to protect their interests, rather than the educational value that institutions of higher education are expected to deliver for students. These reforms will refocus accreditation on what matters most: student achievement, educational value, and academic excellence. ed.gov/about/news/pre…

www.ed.gov U.S. Department of Education Finalizes Rule to Reform, Strengthen, and Modernize Higher Education... Today, the U.S. Department of Education finalized a landmark rule to reform, strengthen, and modernize America’s higher education quality assurance system, marking the most significant overhaul of...

ED Under Secretary @EDUnderSecKent Oct 29

Every federal student aid dollar stolen by fraudsters is a dollar taken from a student in need. Proud to stand with @WHFraudTF to hold fraudsters accountable, at home and abroad.

National Fraud Enforcement Division Verified account @DOJFraudDiv Oct 29

.@AAGMcDonald: "The goal is to keep the ghost student in school for as long as possible, semester after semester after semester, stealing money from the taxpayer. These are not isolated errors. This is organized fraud at scale."

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ED Under Secretary @EDUnderSecKent Oct 21

Behind every financial aid package is a professional working to help students achieve their educational goals.

On Financial Aid Administrators Day, we recognize the invaluable work of financial aid administrators who support access, opportunity, and student success every day!

ED Under Secretary @EDUnderSecKent Oct 19

It was an energizing day visiting @GeorgiaTech and seeing how the institution connects academics with hands-on learning. Through initiatives like CREATE-X, students gain the tools, experience, and confidence to turn innovative ideas into entrepreneurial opportunities.