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We offer tools for secondary and postsecondary... - [Education Compliance](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/solutions/ed-compliance/): Enrollment Reporting lets your institution outsource financial aid student enrollment verifications and deferments to lending organizations and the National Student... - [Education-based Insights](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/solutions/business-insights/): The Clearinghouse provides education-based insights to help you better understand your current and prospective customers and qualify them for benefits.... - [More About Our Leaders](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/about/leadership/more-about-our-leaders/): Our senior management team is comprised of experienced and dedicated professionals committed to providing high-quality services to the organizations that... - [Students & Learners](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/solutions/learners/): The National Student Clearinghouse offers convenient online services for lifelong learners. From here, you can order transcripts, check transcript order... - [Education Verifications](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/solutions/ed-verifications/): Our online verification services (DiplomaVerify, EnrollmentVerify, & DegreeVerify) free you from manually verifying high school diplomas and college enrollments and... - [Help](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/support/): Get online help through our service knowledge bases and guides, find out your training options through the Clearinghouse Academy, and... - [Privacy Policy & Notice](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/privacy-policy/): This Privacy Policy addresses the use and disclosure of information by the Clearinghouse. - [Contact Us](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/contact/): Need help? Want to find out more about our services? 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These collaborations play... - [Solutions](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/solutions/): Learn about our wide range of best-in-class service solutions for educational institutions and organizations, businesses, lifelong learners, and research. - [Site Map](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/sitemap/): Get a quick view of the information on our website with our site map. - [Leadership](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/about/leadership/): The National Student Clearinghouse has a longstanding commitment to being a trusted agent and partner to the secondary and postsecondary... --- ## Posts - [Transforming Rural Student Success with StudentTracker](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/transforming-rural-student-success-with-studenttracker/): United Way Muscatine County uses StudentTracker to map student pathways from high school to college, including exploring how dual enrollment... - [Streamline Your Verifications Through the Clearinghouse](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/streamline-your-verifications-through-the-clearinghouse/): Whether you are an employer or work for an educational institution that needs to verify diplomas or degrees, verification services... - [Don’t Get Spooked by a Third-Party Vendor](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/dont-get-spooked-by-a-third-party-vendor/): Working with a third-party vendor is a strategic decision that significantly impacts your organization’s data security. There are five critical... - [November Schedule of Live Webinars](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/november-schedule-of-live-webinars/): Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in November 2025. - [National Student Clearinghouse Announces Updates to Executive Leadership Team](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/updates-to-executive-leadership-team/): The National Student Clearinghouse announced updates today to its executive leadership team, including the hiring of Andrew (Andy) Martelli as... - [Addressing Credential Fraud in Higher Education](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/addressing-credential-fraud-in-higher-ed/): In a recent webinar, higher education and security professionals unpacked the evolving issue of credential fraud. They talked about real... - [Be Cyber Smart and Stay Cyber Safe](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/be-cyber-smart-and-stay-cyber-safe/): For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, John Ramsey, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at the Clearinghouse, shared expert insights on... - [Beyond the Gridiron: Academic Pathways that Power Football](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/academic-pathways-that-power-football/): An exploration of the diverse academic backgrounds and credentials that support the business and operations side of collegiate and professional... - [October Schedule of Live Webinars](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/october-schedule-of-live-webinars/): Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in October 2025. - [Tracking Transfer Report Reveals Student Pathway Insights](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/tracking-transfer-report-reveals-student-pathway-insights/): Our latest Tracking Transfer report offers detailed analysis of student pathways from two-year to four-year institutions, focusing on transfer patterns,... - [High School Income Level Drives Postsecondary Success](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/high-school-income-level-drives-postsecondary-success/): According to the 2025 High School Benchmarks Report, income disparities between high schools have a greater impact on graduates' postsecondary... - [Income Makeup of High Schools Is the Greatest Difference in College Outcomes](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/income-makeup-of-high-schools-is-the-greatest-difference-in-college-outcomes/): Differences in the income makeup between high schools make the largest contrast in postsecondary outcomes of graduates — much greater... - [High School Benchmarks](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/uncategorized/high-school-benchmarks/): High School Benchmarks National college progression rates for high schools participating in the National Student Clearinghouse StudentTracker service September 17,... - [How to Leverage PDP AR Files for Institutional Impact](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/how-to-leverage-pdp-ar-files/): In a recent webinar, Monte Schaff, Dean of Enrollment Management at United Tribes Technical College, shared how he leverages PDP... - [Back to School, Ready for Cyber Threats](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/back-to-school-ready-for-cyber-threats/): As a new school year gets underway, hackers are increasingly using AI to target higher education. The Cyber Readiness Institute... - [Tracking Transfer](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/uncategorized/tracking-transfer/): Tracking Transfer Measures of Effectiveness in Helping Community College Students to Complete Bachelor’s Degrees Updated September 4, 2025 This series... - [Navigating the FVT/GE Timeline](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/navigating-the-fvtge-timeline/): Institutions may find this fall’s overlapping FVT/GE reporting cycles challenging. The first reporting period is due September 30, 2025. The... - [September Schedule of Live Webinars](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/september-schedule-of-live-webinars/): Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in September 2025. - [Back to School, Forward with Data](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/back-to-school-forward-with-data/): The Clearinghouse’s suite of tools — including StudentTracker, the High School Benchmarks report, and DiplomaVerify — offers powerful, data-driven solutions... - [It’s Time to Review and Update Your Transmission Schedule](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/time-to-update-your-transmission-schedule/): As we head into fall, now is a great time to review and, if needed, update your Enrollment Reporting transmission... - [Why Choose Our Free FVT/GE Solution?](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/why-choose-our-free-fvt-ge-solution/): The first FVT/GE reporting is due September 30, 2025, and the second on October 1, 2025. There’s still time to... - [Get Ready for Fall! Update Your Clearinghouse Contacts Now](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/update-your-clearinghouse-contacts/): With the fall term approaching, it’s a great time to check your Clearinghouse contact list. Keeping your contact list up... - [August Schedule of Live Webinars](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/august-schedule-of-live-webinars/): Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in August 2025. - [State Programs Empower More Students to Achieve Their Academic Pursuits](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/state-programs-empower-more-students/): About 37. 6 million working-age Americans have taken college courses but haven't earned a credential, according to our Research Center’s... - [National Student Clearinghouse and Its Commitment to Uphold FERPA](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/clearinghouse-ferpa-compliance-commitment/): The National Student Clearinghouse helps educational institutions maintain FERPA compliance through our products and services that are created to securely... - [Tapping Into the Campus Economy](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/tapping-into-campus-economy/): More students are continuing their academic journeys beyond their freshman year, according to recent reports from the National Student Clearinghouse... - [Data Dive: Have Four-Year Universities Turned the Corner?](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/data-dive-have-four-year-universities-turned-the-corner/): According to our latest Current Term Enrollment Estimates (CTEE) report, enrollment at four-year institutions has not only recovered from the... - [New Report Gives Colleges First-Time Insights into Student Success After the First Semester](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/new-report-gives-colleges-first-time-insights-into-student-success-after-the-first-semester/): For the first time, this year’s Persistence and Retention report offers a detailed look at first spring persistence — the... - [More Than 86% of College Freshmen Return for Their Second Semester](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/more-than-86-of-college-freshmen-return-for-their-second-semester/): The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported that over 86 percent of the college freshman class of 2023 returned for... - [Persistence & Retention](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/uncategorized/persistence-retention/): Persistence and Retention Fall 2023 BeginningPostsecondary Student Cohort June 26, 2025 The Persistence and Retention report series examines early college... - [July Schedule of Live Webinars](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/july-schedule-of-live-webinars/): Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in July 2025. - [Empowering the Class of 2025 and Beyond](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/empowering-the-class-of-2025-and-beyond/): As millions of students prepare to graduate this spring, the Clearinghouse is working behind the scenes to ensure their transition... - [Vast Majority of U.S. States See More Students Who Had Stopped Out of College Now Re-Enrolling](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/vast-majority-of-us-states-see-more-students-now-re-enrolling/): The number of students leaving college without earning a credential — or “stopping out” — has declined for the second... - [Record Number of Students Re-Enroll in College](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/record-number-of-students-re-enroll-in-college/): According to our 6th annual Some College, No Credential (SCNC) report, over one million adults returned to higher education after... - [Data Dive: The Two-to-Four-Year College Pathway Makes a Comeback](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/data-dive-two-to-four-year-pathway-comeback/): According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report, nearly 500,000 students who enrolled in a... - [3 Vital Reasons for Small Businesses to Verify High School Diplomas](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/reasons-for-small-businesses-to-verify-high-school-diplomas/): Our online enhanced DiplomaVerify solution makes it easy for small and mid-size businesses to confirm that job candidates have a... - [Vocational-Focused Public 2-Years Lead Spring Enrollment Rise](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/vocational-focused-public-2-years-lead-enrollment-rise/): Community colleges, which were hit especially hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, experienced a significant increase in spring enrollment as revealed... - [Postsecondary Spring Enrollment Continues Progress Toward Pre-Pandemic Highs](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/postsecondary-spring-enrollment-continues-progress-toward-pre-pandemic-highs/): The number of students enrolled in undergraduate programs continues to climb toward pre-pandemic highs, while enrollment in graduate programs has... - [Four Takeaways on How Education Research Can Provide Insights to Empower Your Decision-Making](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/four-takeaways-on-education-research-insights/): During our recent webinar, "Inform Your Decisions with Powerful Student Trends Data," four guest panelists from across the education sector... - [June Schedule of Live Webinars](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/june-schedule-of-live-webinars/): Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in June 2025. - [High School Diploma Verifications Projected to Rise as Fewer Students Earn Degrees](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/diploma-verifications-projected-to-rise/): With fewer students earning associate and bachelor's degrees, employers may increasingly consider candidates with high school diplomas for roles that... - [New DiplomaVerify Enhancement Lets Small Businesses Verify New Hires’ High School Credentials Immediately](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/new-diplomaverify-enhancement-lets-small-businesses-verify-new-hires-high-school-credentials-immediately/): Small and medium-sized businesses now have easier access to immediate verifications of high school diplomas for job candidates under a... - [Data Dive: Returning Learners Lead Transfer Population](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/data-dive-returning-learners-lead-transfer-pop/): The transfer student population is on the rise. And the most prevalent group of transfer students are those that previously... - [Top Trends Uncovered by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/top-trends-uncovered-by-the-research-center/): Matthew Holsapple, Senior Director of Research at the National Student Clearinghouse, discusses the key trends emerging from the Research Center's... - [Why DiplomaVerify Is Ideal for Smaller Businesses](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/why-diplomaverify-ideal-for-smaller-businesses/): For small businesses, ensuring that employees have the necessary qualifications may seem daunting due to limited resources and time constraints.... - [Fast-Track Your Admissions Now with Third-Party Ordering for Admissions](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/fast-track-admissions-with-third-party-ordering/): Our convenient Third-Party Ordering for Admissions service lets admissions officers order transcripts on behalf of admitted students and applicants, substantially... - [May Schedule of Live Webinars](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/may-schedule-of-live-webinars/): Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in May 2025. - [15 Years of Insights from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/15-years-of-insights-from-the-research-center/): From tracking enrollment trends during critical periods, like the global pandemic, to illuminating the pathways of non-traditional students, the National... - [Certificate Earners Reach a 10-Year High, Driven by Younger Learners](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/certificate-earners-reach-a-10-year-high/): The latest Undergraduate Degree Earners report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveals significant shifts in the types of... - [Number of Learners Earning Certificates Reaches a New 10-Year High for the Third Consecutive Year](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/number-of-learners-earning-certificates-reaches-10-year-high/): The last school year experienced a record-breaking growth in the number of undergraduate certificate completers, according to a new report... - [Make the Most of the Critical "Final Four" Secondary School Years](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/critical-final-four-secondary-years/): The National Student Clearinghouse offers powerful resources that school leaders can leverage to help ensure they set up students for... - [CUNY and the Clearinghouse: A Partnership for FVT/GE Compliance](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/cuny-fvtge-partnership/): Navigating the complexities of Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment regulations can be a major undertaking for any higher education... - [Get Ready for Real-Time Data and More with StudentTracker 3.0](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/studenttracker-3-rollout/): The National Student Clearinghouse has begun rolling out access to our new StudentTracker® 3. 0 platform to StudentTracker for High... - [Get Started on High School Verifications Using DiplomaVerify](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/get-started-on-high-school-verifications-using-diplomaverify/): Whether you want to verify a high school diploma on behalf of a business or yourself, you can do so... - [Celebrating Women in Higher Education: Data Reveals Remarkable Progress](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/celebrating-women-in-higher-education/): This Women's History Month, the National Student Clearinghouse is recognizing women's progress in pursuing higher education. - [Realize Greater Time Savings Now with ETX’s Add-On Options](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/timesavings-electronic-transcript-exchange/): Our Electronic Transcript Exchange (ETX) service ─ available to your institution at no cost ─ offers add-on options to help... - [Instantly Verify High School Diplomas](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/instantly-verify-high-school-diplomas/): In business, time is money. If you work on recruitment or background checks, verifying high school diplomas can be a... - [College Transfer Enrollment Grew by 4.4% in the Fall of 2024](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/college-transfer-enrollment-grew-by-4-4-in-the-fall-of-2024/): The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s fall 2024 Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report reveals that transfer enrollment, which comprises 13%... - [College Transfer Enrollment Grew for Third Straight Year](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/college-transfer-enrollment-grew-for-third-straight-year/): College transfer enrollment—that is, the number of students transferring into a new institution—grew by 4. 4% (+50,600) in the fall... - [Speed Up Your Transcript Exchanges with Free ETX](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/speed-up-your-transcript-exchanges-with-free-etx/): With our free Electronic Transcript Exchange (ETX) service, you can quickly send and receive an unlimited number of transcripts in... - [Free ETX Makes Transcript Exchanges Easy ─ for You!](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/free-etx-makes-transcript-exchanges-easy-for-you/): Electronic Transcript Exchange (ETX) offers institutions a free and easy way to securely exchange transcripts with nearly 2,000 other participating... - [National Student Clearinghouse Announces Daniel Hae-Dong Lee as President and Chief Executive Officer](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/national-student-clearinghouse-announces-daniel-hae-dong-lee-as-president-and-chief-executive-officer-2/): Effective February 3, 2025, Dr. Daniel Hae-Dong Lee joined the National Student Clearinghouse as its new President and Chief Executive... - [National Student Clearinghouse Announces Daniel Hae-Dong Lee as President and Chief Executive Officer](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/national-student-clearinghouse-announces-daniel-hae-dong-lee-as-president-and-chief-executive-officer/): The National Student Clearinghouse today announced that Dr. Daniel Hae-Dong Lee has been named the organization's new President and Chief... - [Fall Postsecondary Enrollment Grows 4.5%, Rebounds Above Pre-Covid Levels](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/fall-postsecondary-enrollment-grows-4-5-rebounds-above-pre-covid-levels/): This past fall, total postsecondary enrollment rebounded above pre-Covid levels, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Freshman enrollment... - [Research Center: Fall Postsecondary Enrollment Rebounds Above Pre-Covid Levels](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/research-center-fall-postsecondary-enrollment-rebounds-above-pre-covid-levels/): The latest Current Term Enrollment Estimates report reveals total postsecondary enrollment surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time. - [Protecting Public Health: The Critical Role of Degree Verifications in 2024](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/protecting-public-health-the-critical-role-of-degree-verifications-in-2024/): In 2024, the Clearinghouse verified degrees across a diverse range of fields. However, the most verified degree field last year,... - [National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Finds a Methodological Error Affecting Preliminary Fall 2024 Higher Education Enrollment Reports](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/national-student-clearinghouse-research-center-finds-a-methodological-error-affecting-preliminary-fall-2024-higher-education-enrollment-reports/): The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center today released a statement from Executive Director Doug Shapiro about an error affecting the... - [Happy Holidays! We Look Forward to Our Future Together](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/happy-holidays-we-look-forward-to-our-future-together/): Watch the National Student Clearinghouse 2024 holiday ecard. - [UTSA: Automating StudentTracker File Transfers for Better Reporting](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/utsa-automating-studenttracker-file-transfers-for-better-reporting/): In a recent webinar, Shanna Sherwood, Institution Research Analyst at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), shared her... - [There’s Still Time to Get Up to Speed on FVT/GE](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/theres-still-time-to-get-up-to-speed-on-fvt-ge/): With our free reporting solution and a comprehensive range of FVT/GE resources, the National Student Clearinghouse remains committed to helping... - [College Completion Rates Edge Upward](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/college-completion-rates-edge-upward/): After several years of stalled progress in the national college completion rates, there are promising signs of improvement in the... - [College Completion Rates on the Rise: A Positive Trend](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/college-completion-rates-on-the-rise-a-positive-trend/): According to the Yearly Progress and Completion report, college completion rates are on the rise. The new annual report found... - [StudentTracker 3.0 Expands Data Insights with New Learner Outcomes](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/studenttracker-3-0-expands-data-insights-with-new-learner-outcomes/): StudentTracker 3. 0 introduces new learner outcomes to help academic leaders better understand the trajectory of students. - [Why the Clearinghouse is Thankful](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/why-the-clearinghouse-is-thankful/): As America gathers around the dining room table with their families this holiday season, the Clearinghouse expresses its appreciation for... - [National Student Clearinghouse and Open Architects Partner to Enable Visibility Into Postsecondary Performance](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/national-student-clearinghouse-and-open-architects-partner-to-enable-visibility-into-postsecondary-performance/): The National Student Clearinghouse and Open Architects (OA) today announced a partnership that has enabled the Clearinghouse’s StudentTracker® for High... - [The Clearinghouse’s Office of Cybersecurity Recognized as a Top 50 Info Security Team](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/the-clearinghouses-office-of-cybersecurity-recognized-as-a-top-50-info-security-team/): The National Student Clearinghouse is proud to announce that its Office of Cybersecurity has been recognized as a Top 50... - [Return On Investment in Higher Education](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/return-on-investment-in-higher-education/): Sean McTighe, Executive Director of Title IV Compliance and Data Intake Operations at the National Student Clearinghouse, discussed the prevalence... - [4 Scary Good Stats in Higher Education](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/4-scary-good-stats-in-higher-education/): For Halloween, the Clearinghouse takes a frightfully fun dive into higher education data from some of our most recent Research... - [Undergraduate Enrollment Showing Signs of Second Straight Year of Growth](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/undergraduate-enrollment-showing-signs-of-second-straight-year-of-growth/): Enrollment in undergraduate programs is up 3% in early reporting this fall compared to similar early data from fall 2023,... - [Clearinghouse Ready to Support Institutions During Hurricane Season](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/clearinghouse-ready-to-support-institutions-during-hurricane-season/): The National Student Clearinghouse stands ready to support the education community impacted by a major storm or hurricane. - [Using Insights to Support Older Learners](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/using-insights-to-support-older-learners/): The increase in adult learners in higher education calls for data-driven approaches that cater to their unique needs. To effectively... - [Tracking Student Persistence and Retention: A Decade of Progress](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/tracking-student-persistence-and-retention-a-decade-of-progress/): Our Research Center's Persistence and Retention report series provides invaluable insights into the educational journeys of first-year postsecondary students. By... - [Hispanic Heritage Month: Recognizing & Supporting Student Achievement](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/hispanic-heritage-month-recognizing-supporting-student-achievement/): As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Clearinghouse recognizes Hispanic students' essential contributions and achievements in higher education. - [More Students Enroll in College Within a Year of High School Graduation](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/more-students-enroll-in-college-within-a-year-of-high-school-graduation/): While the rate of 2023 high school graduates immediately enrolling in college remained flat from the previous year’s graduating class... - [2024 High School Benchmarks Report: After Gap Year, More Students Enroll in College](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/2024-high-school-benchmarks-report-after-gap-year-more-students-enroll-in-college/): The 2024 High School Benchmarks Report revealed enrollment within a year increased as much as 3. 2 percentage points (pp)... - [New! PDP Offers More Data & Analytics for More Informed Decision Making](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/new-pdp-offers-more-data-analytics-for-more-informed-decision-making/): The latest enhancements to the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) include more data and insights to aid your decision-making, as well... - [Latest PDP Improvements Deliver a Better User Experience & More](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/latest-pdp-improvements-deliver-a-better-user-experience-more/): The Clearinghouse has introduced major improvements to the look-and-feel and functionality of the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) to provide a... - [National Student Clearinghouse President and CEO Rick Torres to Retire in February 2025](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/national-student-clearinghouse-president-and-ceo-rick-torres-to-retire-in-february-2025/): Rick Torres, the longtime President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Student Clearinghouse, announced today he will retire in... - [Q&A: The Clearinghouse’s New FVT/GE Solution & Compliance Reporting Platform](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/qa-the-clearinghouses-new-fvt-ge-solution-compliance-reporting-platform/): In this interview, Sean McTighe, Executive Director, Title IV Compliance ＆ Data Intake Operations, Data Excellence and Operations, discusses how... - [Watch Our On-Demand FVT/GE Webinars](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/watch-our-on-demand-fvt-ge-webinars/): Many of the Clearinghouse’s most popular Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) webinars are available on demand for you... - [Making the Right Choice for Your FVT/GE Reporting: Standard or Transitional Cohort?](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/making-the-right-choice-for-your-fvt-ge-reporting-standard-or-transitional-cohort/): The Clearinghouse’s infographic, “Making the Right Choice: Standard or Transitional Cohort,” can help you determine which option is right for... - [WATCH: “FVT/GE: The Completers List Process Unveiled”](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/watch-fvt-ge-the-completers-list-process-unveiled/): Watch our on-demand webinar, “FVT/GE: The Completers List Process Unveiled,” for a deep dive into the dynamic way in which... - [Revival of College Majors: Exciting Trends this Fall Semester](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/revival-of-college-majors-exciting-trends-as-fall-semester-approaches/): Millions of students are attending college this fall. Through its reports, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center equips academic leaders... - [At a Loss for Words? Check Out Our FVT/GE Glossary](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/at-a-loss-for-words-check-out-our-fvt-ge-glossary/): The Clearinghouse’s FVT/GE glossary covers the most commonly used terms related to FVT/GE and the reporting process. - [Taking the Guesswork Out of Student Retention Rates](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/taking-the-guesswork-out-of-student-retention-rates/): The National Student Clearinghouse’s services and data offer academic leaders access to insights about learner pathways and outcomes, which can... - [The National Student Clearinghouse Announces Andrew Siclari as Chief Financial Officer](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/the-national-student-clearinghouse-announces-andrew-siclari-as-chief-financial-officer/): The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that Andrew Siclari will serve as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing all aspects of the... - [WATCH: "Learn GE/FVT’s 3 Rs: Regulations, Requirements & Reporting"](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/watch-learn-ge-fvts-3-rs-regulations-requirements-reporting/): Watch our on-demand webinar, ”Learn GE/FVT’s 3 Rs: Regulations, Requirements & Reporting,” to get a closer look at the Financial... - [Rate of College Freshmen Who Returned for Their Second Year Is Highest in a Decade](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/rate-of-college-freshmen-who-returned-for-their-second-year-is-highest-in-a-decade/): More than 76% of students who started college in the fall of 2022 returned for their second year, according to... - [First-year Persistence and Retention Rates Reach 10-Year High](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/first-year-persistence-and-retention-rates-reach-10-year-high/): Over 76% of students who started college in the fall of 2022 returned for their second year, according to the... - [National Student Clearinghouse Partners with National Nonprofit to Help Institutions Boost Their Student Success](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/national-student-clearinghouse-partners-with-national-nonprofit-to-help-institutions-boost-their-student-success/): College Possible, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to connecting historically underserved high school students with near-peer coaching to help them... - [More Than 36 Million Adults Under 65 Now Have Some College Experience but No Earned Credential](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/more-than-36-million-adults-under-65-now-have-some-college-experience-but-no-earned-credential/): The Some College, No Credential Student Outcomes: Annual Progress Report finds that relatively few “some college, no credential” (SCNC) adults... - [Some College, No Credential Report Finds College Stopouts Have Grown, but So Has Re-Enrollment](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/some-college-no-credential-report-finds-college-stopouts-have-grown-but-so-has-re-enrollment/): The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Some College, No Credential report reveals that the “some college, no credential” population —... - [Supporting College Graduate Career Pursuits through Degree Verifications](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/supporting-college-graduate-career-pursuits-through-degree-verifications/): This spring, millions of students will graduate from their higher education program. As they pursue their careers, the National Student... - [StudentTracker 3.0 Offers On-Demand Reporting to Boost Learner Success](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/studenttracker-3-0-offers-on-demand-reporting-to-boost-learner-success/): One of the convenient features StudentTracker 3. 0 will introduce is on-demand reporting. StudentTracker 3. 0 is a major upgrade... - [Find Everything You Need to Know About GE & FVT, in One Place](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/find-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ge-fvt-in-one-place/): The Clearinghouse’s new Gainful Employment (GE) and Financial Value Transparency (FVT) Resource Center is your one-stop shop for information on... - [Computer Science Has Highest Increase in Bachelor’s Earners](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/computer-science-has-highest-increase-in-bachelors-earners/): Among the top 10 major fields for bachelor’s degree completers, computer and information sciences saw the largest increase, rising by... - [Postsecondary Enrollment Continues to Grow](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/postsecondary-enrollment-continues-to-grow/): Undergraduate enrollment grew 2. 5 percent in spring 2024 compared to the previous year (+359,000), according to a new report... - [Postsecondary Enrollment Experiences Significant Gains in Spring 2024](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/postsecondary-enrollment-experiences-significant-gains-in-spring-2024/): The latest Current Term Enrollment Estimates report reveals undergraduate enrollment growing 2. 5% (+359,000) and graduate enrollment growing 3. 0%... - [Number of Certificate Earners Grow](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/number-of-certificate-earners-grow/): According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s 2024 Undergraduate Degree Earner's report, more students than ever are opting for... - [Recognizing the Higher Education Accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/recognizing-the-higher-education-accomplishments-of-asian-americans-and-pacific-islanders/): May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month—an opportunity for those in the education community to celebrate... - [WATCH: "Gainful Employment & Financial Value Transparency: Will Your Institution Be Ready?"](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/watch-gainful-employment-financial-value-transparency-will-your-institution-be-ready/): Watch our on-demand webinar on the 2024 Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency requirements, what they mean for your school,... - [Tracking Transfers: The Path to Achieving a Bachelor’s Degree](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/tracking-transfers-the-path-to-achieving-a-bachelors-degree/): The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center's Tracking Transfer report offers valuable insights into the complex journey of students as they... - [Learn How StudentTracker 3.0's Dashboard Will Help Secondary School Users Measure Performance](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learn-how-studenttracker-3-0s-dashboard-will-help-secondary-school-users-measure-performance/): StudentTracker 3. 0, our upcoming major upgrade to StudentTracker for High Schools, features a new interactive dashboard with visualizations that... - [How the Clearinghouse Is Supporting Your Gainful Employment & Financial Value Transparency Reporting Needs](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/how-the-clearinghouse-is-supporting-your-gainful-employment-financial-value-transparency-reporting-needs/): The Clearinghouse is here to help your institution prepare to comply with the reporting requirements for the 2024 Gainful Employment... - [The National Student Clearinghouse Receives 2023 “Customer First” Ellucian Partner Award](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/the-national-student-clearinghouse-receives-2023-customer-first-ellucian-partner-award/): The National Student Clearinghouse received the “Customer First” award for showcasing superior partnership in fulfilling customer transcript requests integrated within... - [Learner Insights Case Study: Princeton University Uses StudentTracker to Help Students Visualize Postgraduate Possibilities](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/case-studies/learner-insights-case-study-princeton-university-uses-studenttracker-to-help-students-visualize-postgraduate-possibilities/): Led by Jed Marsh, Vice Provost of Institutional Research, the IR team pools alumni data, including information obtained from StudentTracker... - [The Number of Students Earning Undergraduate Degrees Fell for the Second Year in a Row](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/undergraduate-degrees-fell-for-the-second-year/): According to the report, Undergraduate Degree Earners, released Thursday, the total number of people earning any undergraduate credential (bachelor’s degrees,... - [Undergraduate Degree Earners Decrease 2.8% in 2022-2023 Academic Year](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/undergraduate-degree-earners-decrease-2-8-in-2022-2023-academic-year/): The number of students earning undergraduate credentials decreased by almost 100,000 students, the second year of declines after years of... - [Tony Chiles Joins the Clearinghouse as CTIO](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/tony-chiles-joins-the-clearinghouse-as-ctio/): The National Student Clearinghouse recently welcomed Tony Chiles as its new Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO). As CTIO, Tony... - [3 Key Questions Our Research Center Reports Can Help You Answer](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/3-key-questions-our-research-center-reports-can-help-you-answer/): Learn how you can use information in National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reports to help you answer key questions - [Community College Enrollment & Other Mobility Trends in Fall 2023](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/community-college-enrollment-other-mobility-trends-in-fall-2023/): Community college students drove the growth in transfer students enrolling in college, the first since before the start of the... - [The National Student Clearinghouse Announces Tony Chiles as Chief Technology and Information Officer](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/the-national-student-clearinghouse-announces-tony-chiles-as-chief-technology-and-information-officer/): The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that Tony Chiles will serve as Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO) to lead... - [StudentTracker Helps Shasta County Increase Enrollment by 46% at Top Colleges Graduates Attend](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/case-studies/studenttracker-helps-shasta-county-increase-enrollment-by-46-at-top-colleges-graduates-attend/): Watch our on-demand webinar, "How Shasta Reduced Barriers to College Enrollment Success" to learn how the Shasta County Office of... - [StudentTracker 3.0 Delivers! Data Visualizations, On-Demand Reporting & More](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/studenttracker-3-0-delivers-data-visualizations-on-demand-reporting-more/): StudentTracker 3. 0, a major upgrade to StudentTracker for High Schools, will make it simple for users — high schools,... - [Recognizing the Tremendous Strides Women Have Made in Higher Education ](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/recognizing-the-tremendous-strides-women-have-made-in-higher-education/): During Women's History Month, the National Student Clearinghouse celebrates women's accomplishments and advancements in higher education. - [College Transfer Enrollment Grew by 5.3% in the Fall of 2023](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/college-transfer-enrollment-grew-by-5-3-in-the-fall-of-2023-2/): Transfer enrollment, which represents 13. 2% of non-freshman undergraduates, grew 5. 3% last year, according to the most recent Transfer... - [College Transfer Enrollment Grew by 5.3% in the Fall of 2023](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/college-transfer-enrollment-grew-by-5-3-in-the-fall-of-2023/): College transfer enrollment grew in the fall of 2023 by 5. 3 percent compared to fall 2022 (+62,600), according to... - [Clearinghouse Celebrates National School Counseling Week](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/clearinghouse-celebrates-national-school-counseling-week/): In recognition of National School Counseling Week, the National Student Clearinghouse highlights some powerful tools that can alleviate administrative burdens... - [New PDP Insights Dashboard Reveals the Pandemic’s Effect on First-Year Momentum Toward College Degree Completion](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/new-pdp-insights-dashboard-reveals-the-pandemics-effect-on-first-year-momentum-toward-college-degree-completion/): Our new PDP Insights dashboard can help institutions understand the impact of the pandemic on students’ first-year momentum toward degree... - [Undergraduate Enrollment Grew in the Fall of 2023](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/undergraduate-enrollment-grew-in-the-fall-of-2023/): Undergraduate enrollment grew 1. 2 percent (+176,000) in the fall of 2023, the first increase since the pandemic, according to... - [Current Term Enrollment Estimates Report Shows Slight Gains for Higher Education](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/current-term-enrollment-estimates-report-shows-slight-gains-for-higher-education/): Undergraduate enrollment grew 1. 2% and graduate enrollment grew 0. 6%, according to the fall 2023 Current Term Enrollment Estimates... - [Exploring the College Closures & Student Outcomes Dashboard](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/exploring-the-college-closures-student-outcomes-dashboard/): The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s interactive College Closures and Student Outcomes dashboard enables a closer view of the impact... - [Progress in National College Completions Remain Stalled](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/progress-in-national-college-completions-remain-stalled/): The Completing College 2023 report, from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, found that the six-year completion rate for the... - [Progress in National College Completion Rates Continue to Stall, with Declines at Four-Year Institutions](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/progress-in-national-college-completion-rates-continue-to-stall-with-declines-at-four-year-institutions/): Progress in the national college completion rate remains stalled, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s latest report, Completing... - [New & Improved Compliance Central Is Here!](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/new-improved-compliance-central-is-here/): Our redesigned Compliance Central site is here providing your with 24/7 one-stop access to the compliance and Enrollment Reporting information... - [Learner Insights Case Study: Surry Community College Turns to StudentTracker to Help Improve Student Success](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/case-studies/learner-insights-case-study-surry-community-college-turns-to-studenttracker-to-help-improve-student-success/): Michael Faulkner, Executive Director of Institutional Research, and Dr. Katie Bowman, Director of Institutional Research at Surry Community College, share... - [Learner Insights Case Study: Northeast Lakeview Constantly Looks for New Ways to Use PDP Data](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/case-studies/learner-insights-case-study-northeast-lakeview-constantly-looks-for-new-ways-to-use-pdp-data/): Northeast Lakeview College depends on the Postsecondary Data Partnership to help build and manage its academic service delivery and meet... - [Black Learners in IT Associate’s Degree and Credential College Programs](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/black-learners-in-it-associates-degree-and-credential-college-programs/): The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center collaborated with Jobs for the Future on a new report on Black learners in... - [Using PDP to Enable Student Success](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/case-studies/using-pdp-to-enable-student-success/): Community colleges across Achieving the Dream’s national network are turning to the Postsecondary Data Partnership to identify ways to improve... - [Leveraging the High School Benchmarks Report: A Guide for High School Administrators & Counselors](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/leveraging-the-high-school-benchmarks-report-a-guide-for-high-school-administrators-counselors/): Here are four ways high school administrators can leverage the High School Benchmarks report to make data-driven decisions, improve outcomes,... - [Stay Informed Report: Undergraduate Enrollment Grows for the First Time Post-Pandemic, Despite Freshmen Declines](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/stay-informed-report-undergraduate-enrollment-grows-for-the-first-time-post-pandemic-despite-freshmen-declines/): The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released its fall 2023 Stay Informed Report, showing gains in higher education enrollment. - [Undergraduate Enrollment Grows for The First Time Post Pandemic, Despite Freshmen Declines](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/undergraduate-enrollment-grows-for-the-first-time-post-pandemic-despite-freshmen-declines/): This fall, undergraduate enrollment grew for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the National Student... - [Coming Soon: The New & Improved Compliance Central!](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/coming-soon-the-new-improved-compliance-central/): The National Student Clearinghouse is redesigning our Compliance Central site to provide users at participating Enrollment Reporting institutions with one-stop... - [How George Mason University Is Changing Students’ Lives Through Reverse Transfer](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/how-george-mason-university-is-changing-students-lives-through-reverse-transfer/): In May 2023, George Mason University awarded associate degrees to its first cohort of students as part of the university’s... - [2023 High School Benchmarks Report: Immediate College-Going Rate Improves for the First Time Since Beginning of the Pandemic](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/2023-high-school-benchmarks-report-immediate-college-going-rate-improves-for-the-first-time-since-beginning-of-the-pandemic/): The 2023 High School Benchmarks Report reveals the first improvement in immediate college enrollment rates for high school graduates since... - [Spotlight on Latinx Higher Education Trends](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/spotlight-on-latinx-higher-education-trends/): As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud of the role that the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center plays in... - [Achieving the Dream’s Postsecondary Data Partnership Courses Are Back!](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/achieving-the-dreams-postsecondary-data-partnership-courses-are-back/): Achieving the Dream is offering free online Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) courses for fall 2023. - [Final “A Dream Derailed” Report on College Closures Released](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/final-a-dream-derailed-report-on-college-closures-released/): SHEEO has released the final of a three-part report series on college closures, called A Dream Derailed,” on which it... - [Cristo Rey Network Prepares Students with Limited Economic Means for College Success with StudentTracker](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/case-studies/cristo-rey-network-prepares-students-with-limited-economic-means-for-college-success-with-studenttracker/): Mosie Duhe, Director of Data & Tech Strategy, at Cristo Rey Network discusses how their organization leverages StudentTracker to develop... - [StudentTracker Helps Surry Community College Decrease the Non-Success Rate of Its Students By 48%](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/studenttracker-helps-surry-community-college-decrease-the-non-success-rate-of-its-students-by-48/): In a webinar, now available on demand, Michael Faulkner, Executive Director of Institutional Research at Surry Community College, shared how... - [DiplomaVerify: Saving Schools Time & Money - Part Two](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/learner-insights/diplomaverify-saving-schools-time-money-part-two/): Phil Smith & Kathryn Pearlman discuss how DiplomaVerify helps educators keep up with the demand for diploma verifications in the... - [Get to Know the Data Reporting Dashboard](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/get-to-know-the-data-reporting-dashboard/): Our Data Reporting Dashboard helps streamline the way you manage your compliance data reporting and reminds you of time-sensitive tasks. - [StudentTracker Empowers High Schools to Assess the Postsecondary Pathways of Their Graduates](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/studenttracker-empowers-high-schools-to-assess-the-postsecondary-pathways-of-their-graduates/): In an interview with StudentTracker for High Schools product manager, Michele Gralak, we explore how high schools and districts use... - [Update to CIP Year 2020 Requirements](https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/nscblog/update-to-cip-year-2020-requirements/): Has your institution updated to the CIP Year 2020 requirements? 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Meet the members of our executive team, board of directors, and advisors. --- --- ## Posts United Way Muscatine County uses StudentTracker to map student pathways from high school to college, including exploring how dual enrollment and career-focused programs are shaping students’ postsecondary outcomes. By collaborating with schools, employers, and community partners, they turn data insights into targeted programs that improve student outcomes, close achievement gaps, and support workforce readiness in rural Iowa. --- Whether you are an employer or work for an educational institution that needs to verify diplomas or degrees, verification services at the Clearinghouse can streamline the process significantly. Existing DegreeVerify users can seamlessly add DiplomaVerify to their account as well, enhancing the overall verifications experience. --- Working with a third-party vendor is a strategic decision that significantly impacts your organization’s data security. There are five critical security areas to address before signing a contract that will help you manage third-party risk and protect sensitive information. --- Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in November 2025. --- The National Student Clearinghouse announced updates today to its executive leadership team, including the hiring of Andrew (Andy) Martelli as Chief Product Officer, and the promotion of Melba Amissi to Chief Customer and Operations Officer, both newly created roles. --- In a recent webinar, higher education and security professionals unpacked the evolving issue of credential fraud. They talked about real world examples and identified ways to combat it, such as using verification services at the Clearinghouse. --- For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, John Ramsey, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at the Clearinghouse, shared expert insights on the importance of safeguarding ourselves and our organizations against cyber threats and fraud. --- An exploration of the diverse academic backgrounds and credentials that support the business and operations side of collegiate and professional football. This includes both postsecondary education and non-degree credentials, which are essential to maintaining the integrity and performance standards of the football industry. --- Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in October 2025. --- Our latest Tracking Transfer report offers detailed analysis of student pathways from two-year to four-year institutions, focusing on transfer patterns, demographics, and degree completion outcomes. This expanded report includes data on dual enrollment students and highlights the effectiveness of transfer pathways in supporting degree attainment. --- According to the 2025 High School Benchmarks Report, income disparities between high schools have a greater impact on graduates' postsecondary outcomes than geographic differences. The report provides national college progression rates for high schools participating in the National Student Clearinghouse's StudentTracker service. --- Differences in the income makeup between high schools make the largest contrast in postsecondary outcomes of graduates — much greater than differences in geography — according to new research from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- --- In a recent webinar, Monte Schaff, Dean of Enrollment Management at United Tribes Technical College, shared how he leverages PDP analysis-ready files and Microsoft Power BI to get deeper insights and research-specific metrics. --- As a new school year gets underway, hackers are increasingly using AI to target higher education. The Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI) and the National Student Clearinghouse are joining forces to emphasize cyber readiness, a crucial element of campus safety. This includes four core areas that institutions should focus on to enhance their cyber readiness. --- --- Institutions may find this fall’s overlapping FVT/GE reporting cycles challenging. The first reporting period is due September 30, 2025. The second reporting period is due the following day, on October 1, 2025. The Clearinghouse offers a free and comprehensive solution to simplify the reporting process, backed by live support and extensive user resources. --- Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in September 2025. --- The Clearinghouse’s suite of tools — including StudentTracker, the High School Benchmarks report, and DiplomaVerify — offers powerful, data-driven solutions that can help secondary school leaders support students in their transition to college and careers. --- As we head into fall, now is a great time to review and, if needed, update your Enrollment Reporting transmission schedule. --- The first FVT/GE reporting is due September 30, 2025, and the second on October 1, 2025. There’s still time to sign up for the Clearinghouse’s free FVT/GE reporting solution, which can simplify your institution’s reporting and help you meet these important deadlines. --- With the fall term approaching, it’s a great time to check your Clearinghouse contact list. Keeping your contact list up to date ensures we can reach out to the appropriate person whenever questions or issues arise. --- Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in August 2025. --- About 37.6 million working-age Americans have taken college courses but haven't earned a credential, according to our Research Center’s latest Some College, No Credential report. Several states have created programs to help students with some college but no degrees. These programs award credentials for completed coursework. They also make it easier for adult learners to earn degrees. --- The National Student Clearinghouse helps educational institutions maintain FERPA compliance through our products and services that are created to securely share and process data. --- More students are continuing their academic journeys beyond their freshman year, according to recent reports from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. This trend presents a valuable opportunity for businesses to expand their reach by offering exclusive student discounts, and makes verifying student data safely and reliably more important than ever. --- According to our latest Current Term Enrollment Estimates (CTEE) report, enrollment at four-year institutions has not only recovered from the pandemic-era declines but has now reached or even surpassed spring 2020 levels. This marks a significant milestone for colleges and universities following years of post-pandemic challenges. --- For the first time, this year’s Persistence and Retention report offers a detailed look at first spring persistence — the percentage of students who remain enrolled in college for the spring term immediately following their first fall. The report, which continues to track second fall persistence and retention, also revealed that more than 86% of first-time college students from the fall 2023 cohort returned for their second semester. --- The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported that over 86 percent of the college freshman class of 2023 returned for their second semester. --- --- Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in July 2025. --- As millions of students prepare to graduate this spring, the Clearinghouse is working behind the scenes to ensure their transition to the workforce or continued education is seamless. We support learners with convenient student-facing services while reducing the workload of school administrative staff members. --- The number of students leaving college without earning a credential — or “stopping out” — has declined for the second year in a row, reports the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- According to our 6th annual Some College, No Credential (SCNC) report, over one million adults returned to higher education after previously stopping out. The report also found that college stopouts — students who leave without earning a credential — declined for the second consecutive year. --- According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report, nearly 500,000 students who enrolled in a four-year institution in fall 2024 started their journey at a two-year college. That’s a 7.6% increase since 2022, reversing a two-year post-pandemic decline. --- Our online enhanced DiplomaVerify solution makes it easy for small and mid-size businesses to confirm that job candidates have a high school diploma. --- Community colleges, which were hit especially hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, experienced a significant increase in spring enrollment as revealed in the Spring 2025 Current Term Enrollment Estimates report. The growth is being driven by community colleges that focus on vocational and trade programs. --- The number of students enrolled in undergraduate programs continues to climb toward pre-pandemic highs, while enrollment in graduate programs has surpassed its spring 2020 level, according to a new report on spring enrollment from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- During our recent webinar, "Inform Your Decisions with Powerful Student Trends Data," four guest panelists from across the education sector shared how their organizations make data-informed decisions and how they use the education insights provided by the Clearinghouse. Following the discussion, our Custom Research team introduced its new product, Data Discovery Reports, a series of standardized reports providing insights into student populations and trends covering a variety of fields. --- Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in June 2025. --- With fewer students earning associate and bachelor's degrees, employers may increasingly consider candidates with high school diplomas for roles that once required a degree. High school diploma verifications are likely to become more important than ever in the hiring process. DiplomaVerify can help educators keep up with the demand for diploma verifications. --- Small and medium-sized businesses now have easier access to immediate verifications of high school diplomas for job candidates under a new DiplomaVerify enhancement that enables online verifications to be performed without requiring a contracting process to first be completed, the National Student Clearinghouse announced today. --- The transfer student population is on the rise. And the most prevalent group of transfer students are those that previously stopped out, according to the Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- Matthew Holsapple, Senior Director of Research at the National Student Clearinghouse, discusses the key trends emerging from the Research Center's latest reports. --- For small businesses, ensuring that employees have the necessary qualifications may seem daunting due to limited resources and time constraints. Enter DiplomaVerify from the National Student Clearinghouse — a solution that provides convenient, instant, and affordable high school verification services. --- Our convenient Third-Party Ordering for Admissions service lets admissions officers order transcripts on behalf of admitted students and applicants, substantially cutting the time it takes to admit and enroll new students. --- Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in May 2025. --- From tracking enrollment trends during critical periods, like the global pandemic, to illuminating the pathways of non-traditional students, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has consistently provided a clearer understanding of how students navigate their educational journeys and achieve success. To delve deeper into the impact and future of the Research Center, we spoke with its Executive Director, Doug Shapiro. --- The latest Undergraduate Degree Earners report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveals significant shifts in the types of awards learners are achieving. Based on data from the 2023-24 academic year, the report shows the growing prominence of learners earning undergraduate certificates. --- The last school year experienced a record-breaking growth in the number of undergraduate certificate completers, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- The National Student Clearinghouse offers powerful resources that school leaders can leverage to help ensure they set up students for a ‘slam dunk’ future. In the spirit of the "March Madness" tournament, learn about our key services for secondary school leaders. --- Navigating the complexities of Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment regulations can be a major undertaking for any higher education institution. Faced with what could have been a "data nightmare," the City University of New York (CUNY) partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse to streamline the process and ensure CUNY’s FVT/GE compliance. --- The National Student Clearinghouse has begun rolling out access to our new StudentTracker® 3.0 platform to StudentTracker for High Schools users. A major upgrade to our existing high schools service, StudentTracker 3.0 makes it simple for users — high schools, districts, consortiums, and state departments of education — to access and interact with student data and quickly obtain learner insights. --- Whether you want to verify a high school diploma on behalf of a business or yourself, you can do so on the web with DiplomaVerify. --- This Women's History Month, the National Student Clearinghouse is recognizing women's progress in pursuing higher education. --- Our Electronic Transcript Exchange (ETX) service ─ available to your institution at no cost ─ offers add-on options to help you maximize your time savings and efficiency. --- In business, time is money. If you work on recruitment or background checks, verifying high school diplomas can be a time-consuming and costly process. Typically, the process takes two weeks. DiplomaVerify can help.  --- The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s fall 2024 Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report reveals that transfer enrollment, which comprises 13% of non-freshmen undergraduates, grew for the third straight year. --- College transfer enrollment—that is, the number of students transferring into a new institution—grew by 4.4% (+50,600) in the fall of 2024, according to the new “Transfer Enrollment and Pathways” report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- With our free Electronic Transcript Exchange (ETX) service, you can quickly send and receive an unlimited number of transcripts in near real time. --- Electronic Transcript Exchange (ETX) offers institutions a free and easy way to securely exchange transcripts with nearly 2,000 other participating institutions and organizations. --- Effective February 3, 2025, Dr. Daniel Hae-Dong Lee joined the National Student Clearinghouse as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Lee is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in management consulting, corporate leadership, and the education technology sector. --- The National Student Clearinghouse today announced that Dr. Daniel Hae-Dong Lee has been named the organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer. Lee starts in the role on February 3, 2025. --- This past fall, total postsecondary enrollment rebounded above pre-Covid levels, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Freshman enrollment grew 5.5 percent this fall (130,000), particularly at community colleges, which added 63,000 freshmen (+7.1%). --- The latest Current Term Enrollment Estimates report reveals total postsecondary enrollment surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time. --- In 2024, the Clearinghouse verified degrees across a diverse range of fields. However, the most verified degree field last year, by far, was nursing, underscoring the critical role of this service for a profession essential to the health and well-being of the American public. --- The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center today released a statement from Executive Director Doug Shapiro about an error affecting the freshman enrollment data in its October preliminary fall enrollment report. --- Watch the National Student Clearinghouse 2024 holiday ecard. --- In a recent webinar, Shanna Sherwood, Institution Research Analyst at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), shared her team’s experience automating their StudentTracker for Colleges and Universities file transfer process and the benefits they realized. --- With our free reporting solution and a comprehensive range of FVT/GE resources, the National Student Clearinghouse remains committed to helping your institution meet the FVT/GE reporting requirements and submit data on time. --- After several years of stalled progress in the national college completion rates, there are promising signs of improvement in the percentage of college students who are earning credentials within a six-year period, according to a report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- According to the Yearly Progress and Completion report, college completion rates are on the rise. The new annual report found that 61.1% of students who began college in the fall of 2018 earned a credential within six years. --- StudentTracker 3.0 introduces new learner outcomes to help academic leaders better understand the trajectory of students. --- As America gathers around the dining room table with their families this holiday season, the Clearinghouse expresses its appreciation for the educators, administrators, students, and institutions that make a difference in the world of education every day. --- The National Student Clearinghouse and Open Architects (OA) today announced a partnership that has enabled the Clearinghouse’s StudentTracker® for High Schools service to be integrated with Open Architects’ analytics platform. --- The National Student Clearinghouse is proud to announce that its Office of Cybersecurity has been recognized as a Top 50 Information Security Team by the OnCon Icon Awards. This prestigious award highlights our team's dedication to maintaining the highest cybersecurity standards. --- Sean McTighe, Executive Director of Title IV Compliance and Data Intake Operations at the National Student Clearinghouse, discussed the prevalence of ROI and the challenge it brings to higher ed in a recent University Business article. --- For Halloween, the Clearinghouse takes a frightfully fun dive into higher education data from some of our most recent Research Center reports. --- Enrollment in undergraduate programs is up 3% in early reporting this fall compared to similar early data from fall 2023, indicating a second straight year of undergraduate enrollment growth, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s latest report. --- The National Student Clearinghouse stands ready to support the education community impacted by a major storm or hurricane. --- The increase in adult learners in higher education calls for data-driven approaches that cater to their unique needs. To effectively support adult learners, institutions can leverage the Clearinghouse's Learner Insights solutions. --- Our Research Center's Persistence and Retention report series provides invaluable insights into the educational journeys of first-year postsecondary students. By examining factors like persistence and retention rates, higher education leaders can better understand student success and identify areas for improvement. --- As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Clearinghouse recognizes Hispanic students' essential contributions and achievements in higher education. --- While the rate of 2023 high school graduates immediately enrolling in college remained flat from the previous year’s graduating class across most high school characteristics, the rate of 2022 high school graduates enrolling within a year of their graduation increased from the previous year. --- The 2024 High School Benchmarks Report revealed enrollment within a year increased as much as 3.2 percentage points (pp) across nearly all high school characteristics—those defined by incomes, race/ethnicity, or locale. --- The latest enhancements to the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) include more data and insights to aid your decision-making, as well as new search functionality and expanded filtering options. --- The Clearinghouse has introduced major improvements to the look-and-feel and functionality of the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) to provide a better experience for users. There is also more support available to help users get the most out of PDP. --- Rick Torres, the longtime President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Student Clearinghouse, announced today he will retire in February 2025 after nearly two decades leading the nonprofit organization. --- In this interview, Sean McTighe, Executive Director, Title IV Compliance ＆ Data Intake Operations, Data Excellence and Operations, discusses how the Clearinghouse is helping schools meet the new FVT/GE requirements while preparing for future compliance reporting needs. --- Many of the Clearinghouse’s most popular Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) webinars are available on demand for you to watch anytime, 24/7. New webinars are added as they become available. --- The Clearinghouse’s infographic, “Making the Right Choice: Standard or Transitional Cohort,” can help you determine which option is right for your institution’s Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) reporting. --- Watch our on-demand webinar, “FVT/GE: The Completers List Process Unveiled,” for a deep dive into the dynamic way in which the Clearinghouse supports your institution throughout the Completers List reporting process. --- Millions of students are attending college this fall. Through its reports, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center equips academic leaders with in-depth insights into the major fields students are pursuing. --- The Clearinghouse’s FVT/GE glossary covers the most commonly used terms related to FVT/GE and the reporting process. --- The National Student Clearinghouse’s services and data offer academic leaders access to insights about learner pathways and outcomes, which can help them measure and improve retention. --- The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that Andrew Siclari will serve as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing all aspects of the financial affairs of the Clearinghouse, including banking, investment programs, and financial management. --- Watch our on-demand webinar, ”Learn GE/FVT’s 3 Rs: Regulations, Requirements & Reporting,” to get a closer look at the Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment requirements, including each file submission type, what you need to report, how the data contribute to your programs’ debt-to-earnings and earnings premium measures, and how the Clearinghouse is supporting reporting. --- More than 76% of students who started college in the fall of 2022 returned for their second year, according to a new report on college students’ persistence and retention rates from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- Over 76% of students who started college in the fall of 2022 returned for their second year, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Persistence and Retention report. --- College Possible, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to connecting historically underserved high school students with near-peer coaching to help them access and succeed in college, today announced the integration of StudentTracker for High Schools from the National Student Clearinghouse within CoPilot, its premier student success information platform. --- The Some College, No Credential Student Outcomes: Annual Progress Report finds that relatively few “some college, no credential” (SCNC) adults are re-engaging with higher education. The number of Americans aged 18 to 64 who have some college experience, but no credential rose 2.9% between July 2021 and July 2022 and now stands at 36.8 million. --- The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Some College, No Credential report reveals that the “some college, no credential” population — former students who stopped out without earning a credential — is up 2.9% from a year earlier. --- This spring, millions of students will graduate from their higher education program. As they pursue their careers, the National Student Clearinghouse stands ready to verify their hard-earned academic credentials. --- One of the convenient features StudentTracker 3.0 will introduce is on-demand reporting. StudentTracker 3.0 is a major upgrade to StudentTracker for High Schools, which will soon be released by the Clearinghouse. --- The Clearinghouse’s new Gainful Employment (GE) and Financial Value Transparency (FVT) Resource Center is your one-stop shop for information on both the latest regulatory requirements and our free reporting solution. --- Among the top 10 major fields for bachelor’s degree completers, computer and information sciences saw the largest increase, rising by 4.3% from the previous academic year, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Spring 2024 Undergraduate Degree Earners report. --- Undergraduate enrollment grew 2.5 percent in spring 2024 compared to the previous year (+359,000), according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- The latest Current Term Enrollment Estimates report reveals undergraduate enrollment growing 2.5% (+359,000) and graduate enrollment growing 3.0% (+88,000). --- According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s 2024 Undergraduate Degree Earner's report, more students than ever are opting for shorter-term credentials in certain popular major fields. --- May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month—an opportunity for those in the education community to celebrate the contributions of our nation's diverse students. --- Watch our on-demand webinar on the 2024 Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency requirements, what they mean for your school, and our free and easy-to-use solution to help you comply with the new legislation. --- The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center's Tracking Transfer report offers valuable insights into the complex journey of students as they navigate from two-year to four-year institutions to pursue a bachelor’s degree. --- StudentTracker 3.0, our upcoming major upgrade to StudentTracker for High Schools, features a new interactive dashboard with visualizations that allow users to explore three key performance indicators (KPIs). --- The Clearinghouse is here to help your institution prepare to comply with the reporting requirements for the 2024 Gainful Employment (GE) and Financial Value Transparency (FVT) act with our free and easy-to-use solution (on the way!), new GE/FVT FAQs, webinars, and more. --- The National Student Clearinghouse received the “Customer First” award for showcasing superior partnership in fulfilling customer transcript requests integrated within Ellucian solutions. --- Led by Jed Marsh, Vice Provost of Institutional Research, the IR team pools alumni data, including information obtained from StudentTracker for Colleges and Universities, on career possibilities for students working toward a Princeton degree. --- According to the report, Undergraduate Degree Earners, released Thursday, the total number of people earning any undergraduate credential (bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates) fell by 2.8 percent, or almost 100,000. This is the second consecutive year of declines after many years of gradual increases. --- The number of students earning undergraduate credentials decreased by almost 100,000 students, the second year of declines after years of gradual increases, according to the new Undergraduate Degree Earners report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- The National Student Clearinghouse recently welcomed Tony Chiles as its new Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO). As CTIO, Tony leads the Clearinghouse’s data and technology teams as well as oversees the organization’s digital transformation to become a primary trusted data source for the nation’s education and workforce data ecosystem. --- Learn how you can use information in National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reports to help you answer key questions --- Community college students drove the growth in transfer students enrolling in college, the first since before the start of the pandemic, according to the Fall 2023 Transfer and Progress report. --- The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that Tony Chiles will serve as Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO) to lead the organization’s data and technology teams. In addition, Tony will directly oversee the organization’s digital transformation to become a primary trusted data source for the nation’s trusted education and workforce data eco-system. --- Watch our on-demand webinar, "How Shasta Reduced Barriers to College Enrollment Success" to learn how the Shasta County Office of Education and North State Together used StudentTracker for High Schools helped them reduce barriers to student enrollment success. --- StudentTracker 3.0, a major upgrade to StudentTracker for High Schools, will make it simple for users — high schools, districts, consortiums, and state departments of education — to access and interact with student data and quickly obtain learner insights. --- During Women's History Month, the National Student Clearinghouse celebrates women's accomplishments and advancements in higher education. --- Transfer enrollment, which represents 13.2% of non-freshman undergraduates, grew 5.3% last year, according to the most recent Transfer and Progress report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- College transfer enrollment grew in the fall of 2023 by 5.3 percent compared to fall 2022 (+62,600), according to the latest report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- In recognition of National School Counseling Week, the National Student Clearinghouse highlights some powerful tools that can alleviate administrative burdens and provide counselors with actionable insights. --- Our new PDP Insights dashboard can help institutions understand the impact of the pandemic on students’ first-year momentum toward degree completion. --- Undergraduate enrollment grew 1.2 percent (+176,000) in the fall of 2023, the first increase since the pandemic, according to the National Student Clearinghouse’s latest research. --- Undergraduate enrollment grew 1.2% and graduate enrollment grew 0.6%, according to the fall 2023 Current Term Enrollment Estimates report. --- The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s interactive College Closures and Student Outcomes dashboard enables a closer view of the impact of college closures on student education pathways. --- The Completing College 2023 report, from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, found that the six-year completion rate for the fall 2017 cohort was 62.2 percent, essentially unchanged since 2015. --- Progress in the national college completion rate remains stalled, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s latest report, Completing College 2023. The six-year completion rate for the fall 2017 cohort was 62.2 percent, essentially unchanged since 2015. --- Our redesigned Compliance Central site is here providing your with 24/7 one-stop access to the compliance and Enrollment Reporting information and resources you need. --- Michael Faulkner, Executive Director of Institutional Research, and Dr. Katie Bowman, Director of Institutional Research at Surry Community College, share how StudentTracker for Colleges and Universities helped their college cut the non-success rate of its students by 48%. --- Northeast Lakeview College depends on the Postsecondary Data Partnership to help build and manage its academic service delivery and meet the dynamic needs of its diverse student body. --- The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center collaborated with Jobs for the Future on a new report on Black learners in IT. --- Community colleges across Achieving the Dream’s national network are turning to the Postsecondary Data Partnership to identify ways to improve student success. --- Here are four ways high school administrators can leverage the High School Benchmarks report to make data-driven decisions, improve outcomes, and support their students' educational journeys. --- The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released its fall 2023 Stay Informed Report, showing gains in higher education enrollment. --- This fall, undergraduate enrollment grew for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s latest report. Initial fall 2023 enrollment data shows undergraduate enrollment increased 2.1 percent compared to 2022 and is now 1.2 percent above 2021 enrollments. --- The National Student Clearinghouse is redesigning our Compliance Central site to provide users at participating Enrollment Reporting institutions with one-stop access to all our compliance and Enrollment Reporting resources. --- In May 2023, George Mason University awarded associate degrees to its first cohort of students as part of the university’s reverse transfer program. --- The 2023 High School Benchmarks Report reveals the first improvement in immediate college enrollment rates for high school graduates since 2020. The report includes a special analysis of the enduring impact that the pandemic has had on college enrollment. --- As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud of the role that the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center plays in advancing Latinx higher education through the insights on postsecondary access and success its national reports provide to education leaders and policymakers. --- Achieving the Dream is offering free online Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) courses for fall 2023. --- SHEEO has released the final of a three-part report series on college closures, called A Dream Derailed,” on which it collaborated with the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- Mosie Duhe, Director of Data & Tech Strategy, at Cristo Rey Network discusses how their organization leverages StudentTracker to develop postsecondary pathways tailored to their unique student population. --- In a webinar, now available on demand, Michael Faulkner, Executive Director of Institutional Research at Surry Community College, shared how StudentTracker for Colleges and Universities helped his college cut the non-success rate of its students nearly in half. --- Phil Smith & Kathryn Pearlman discuss how DiplomaVerify helps educators keep up with the demand for diploma verifications in the second of a two-part interview. --- Our Data Reporting Dashboard helps streamline the way you manage your compliance data reporting and reminds you of time-sensitive tasks. --- In an interview with StudentTracker for High Schools product manager, Michele Gralak, we explore how high schools and districts use StudentTracker to enhance performance. --- Has your institution updated to the CIP Year 2020 requirements? If not, make sure you read our key takeaways from the FSA and NSLDS announcement on their requirements for the 2020 Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code reporting. --- Phil Smith, a senior manager with the Clearinghouse’s Business Development Team, and Kathryn Pearlman, the DiplomaVerify product manager, discuss how DiplomaVerify helps educators keep up with the demand for diploma verifications in the first part of a two-part interview. --- Our latest “Persistence and Retention” report shows that 76 percent of the 2.4 million students who started college in fall 2021 returned for their second year. This persistence rate marks a one-year increase of 0.9 percentage points and a return to pre-pandemic levels. --- Of the 2.4 million students who entered college for the first time in the fall of 2021, 75.7 percent persisted at any U.S. institution by fall 2022, according to a new report released today from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. --- South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) uses Postsecondary Data Partnership’s interactive dashboards and analysis-ready files to access the student momentum and outcomes data it needs to develop high-impact student retention and completion strategies. --- ---