Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act aims to safeguard students from ineffective educational programs.

The Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish stricter criteria for programs preparing students for recognized occupations. Institutions must ensure their programs meet debt-to-earnings standards, which measure student loan debt relative to post-graduation earnings. Programs failing these standards cannot receive federal funds. The Act also mandates that institutions verify their programs meet state licensure requirements and notify students if programs do not qualify for licensure in certain states.

Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act aims to safeguard students from ineffective educational programs.

The Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish stricter criteria for programs preparing students for recognized occupations. Institutions must ensure their programs meet debt-to-earnings standards, which measure student loan debt relative to post-graduation earnings. Programs failing these standards cannot receive federal funds. The Act also mandates that institutions verify their programs meet state licensure requirements and notify students if programs do not qualify for licensure in certain states.