top of page
african-descent-brainstorming-working-workplace-concept-e1658843665389.jpg

Posts

cute-girl-using-vr-glasses-holding-molecular-model-learning-chemistry-science-.jpg

A Focus on Impact

Our Portfolio Companies Make a Difference

Our portfolio companies spend every day removing obstacles and working to overcome challenges students and workers have to get a good education and a good job.

Recent Posts

May 23, 2025

4

min read

News & Updates

Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 5/23

In this blog post, we explore how edtech and workforce technology are shaping the future of education and employment—from tackling absenteeism and fostering equity in college transitions to streamlining digital tools in schools and preparing workers for Industry 4.0. By examining current challenges and emerging solutions, we highlight the vital role that innovative technology plays in fostering more equitable, efficient, and future-ready educational and workforce systems.

May 21, 2025

4

min read

Climb Credit

Climb Credit’s High-Approval Advantage: Driving Increased Enrollment and Student Access

Climb Credit expands access to education with high-approval student loans, boosting enrollment and financial inclusion. College...

May 20, 2025

2

min read

Orijin

Orijin Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Security and Compliance in Correctional Facilities

NEW YORK, NY – May 20, 2025 – Orijin, a public benefit corporation, and leading provider of secure learning technology for correctional...

May 16, 2025

4

min read

News & Updates

Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 5/16

In an era of rapid technological change and evolving workplace dynamics, preparing the next generation for success requires innovative, adaptable approaches to education and workforce development.

May 14, 2025

3

min read

Climb Credit

Climb Credit Supports Student Repayment Outcomes and Improves Enrollment Process with Integrated Deposit Feature

Climb’s data shows that collecting deposits leads to a 46-48% decrease* in the likelihood of borrower default for lower credit borrowers....

May 9, 2025

4

min read

News & Updates

Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 5/9

From the importance of trusted adult relationships in supporting youth resilience to the transformative potential of AI in education, the articles in this week's News Roundup highlight how technology, community, and strategic engagement can create meaningful impact.

Follow Us On

Regent Education announces automated financial aid support for the new Subscription-Based-Programming Enrollment Model

  • Heather Harman
  • Nov 4, 2021
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 21, 2024

Regent Education announced today that, in keeping with the regulations established by the Department of Education, it will provide automated financial aid support for the new Subscription-Based-Programming Enrollment Model.


About the New Model


The Subscription-Based-Programming Model is a new awarding and disbursement model for self-paced programs that bills tuition by subscription period. Students are billed an ‘all-you-can-eat’ flat tuition rate based on enrollment-level commitment for a subscription period or term, which allows them to enjoy tremendous flexibility with course load and rate of progress. The new model uses the term-based packaging models that have broad adoption, but the timing of disbursements is based on the expectation that students will complete work commensurate with their enrollment-level commitments. The model allows for some fluctuation in student progress without affecting disbursements.


How Regent Supports the New Model


While incredibly flexible for students, the Subscription-Based-Programming Enrollment Model features complex regulatory requirements and nuances, including that it:


  1. Anticipates a specific enrollment level throughout a standard or nonstandard term program, rather than packaging per the student’s actual enrollment;

  2. Has a flat tuition amount each term, which may vary by program/enrollment level;

  3. Allows courses to overlap more than one term;

  4. Does not have ‘census dates’;

  5. Calculates a target number of cumulative, successfully completed credits or units needed for disbursement;

  6. Clears Title IV disbursements only when a student has sufficient cumulative, successfully completed units; and

  7. Has specific Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and Return to Title IV (R2T4) requirements.


As the leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that automate financial aid verification, packaging, and disbursement for not only traditional academic years but also non-traditional enrollment models, Regent Education is including in its 5.7 release expanded packaging and disbursement automation in support of the new Subscription-Based-Programming Enrollment Model. Regent’s support for this model will automate packaging, tracking of units required for disbursement, disbursement clearance checks based on successfully completed units, SAP, and R2T4. Regent will also include student-facing progress trackers to enhance visibility into these aspects of the new Subscription-Based-Programming Enrollment Model.


“We already support non-traditional models like borrower-based academic year (BBAY) and competency-based education (CBE) at scale using standard and nonstandard terms as well as non-term enrollment models, so it is natural that our software’s automation evolved to support these new regulations and requirements,” said Jim Hermens, CEO of Regent Education. “The Subscription-Based-Programming regulations create an exciting new opportunity for universities and colleges to pursue creative and non-traditional enrollment models that support maximum student flexibility, pace options, and student choice.”


About Regent Education


Regent Education, the leading enterprise SaaS provider of automated financial aid solutions and services, simplifies the financial aid processes for higher education institutions offering traditional and nontraditional enrollment models (including BBAY 1, 2, and 3 and CBE models). Regent offers a suite of solutions encompassing the automation of financial aid management, verification process, student financial planning, and application for state financial aid. Regent’s cloud-based solutions help institutions increase enrollment, improve retention, speed student processing, and mitigate compliance risks. For more information, visit: https://regenteducation.com/.


bottom of page