Federal Officials Turn Aside Major Changes in Distance Learning, Direct Assessment Rules.

The article reports that the interim rules of the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education are governing changes in student aid law. Telecommunications classes are affecting the ability of colleges to take part in the Title IV student aid program, according to the council for Higher Education Accreditation. The 50-percent rule states that any college enrolling more than half of its students in distance learning is barred to participate in federal student-aid programs.