We support institutions through targeted services designed to enhance compliance, performance and operational clarity.

Our Consulting Services

Retained Consulting Services

Our retained consulting services are for institutions that have a good grasp on their roles and responsibilities as it relates to Title IV, but often have questions, concerns, or require expert buy-in. Higher Ed SME offers retainer services to institutions for access to the expertise of our SMEs.

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Most professionals at Higher Ed SME are experienced former Institutional Review  Specialists (auditors) from the Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid. We provide a thorough and efficient assessment of your institution’s compliance with Title  IV regulations. Our compliance reviews are unofficial program reviews with an emphasis on  process improvement. These reviews can identify areas of noncompliance, strengths, and  weaknesses in the institution’s processes, and provide recommendations to help minimize  errors while improving Title IV compliance.

Title IV Compliance Reviews

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Interim Staffing

Our SMEs provide expert guidance to financial aid offices across the globe. We can also  provide remote interim staffing for our school partners, specifically during peak processing  times and staffing shortages. Higher Ed SME consultants have the experience that can  seamlessly fill any financial aid or college admission roles.

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Compliance Services

Higher Ed SME is available to assist with preparation for Title IV New School Visits from the  U.S. Department of Education as well as financial aid policies and procedures review. We  even have government auditors and CPAs in our network of SMEs to conduct yearly  compliance and financial statement audits.

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Do you need assistance with corrective actions, completing file reviews, staff training, or  an overhaul of your financial aid or related office? Higher Ed SME is available to assist you  with these tasks and more. Our SMEs have a wealth of knowledge and can guide you  through the ever-changing responsibilities of a financial aid office.

Special Projects

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