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U.S. Department of Education Launches Secret Shoppers Program to Investigate Colleges and Universities

By Farnaz Farkish Thompson, Jeffrey P. Ehrlich, John S. Moran, Meredith Pinson & Jack White on March 16, 2023
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Federal Student Aid’s Office of Enforcement announced a “secret shoppers” program to evaluate a college or university’s recruitment, enrollment, financial aid and other practices. The secret shoppers program will focus on student recruitment and enrollment practices, which may include the practices of online program managers.

Read on for details about this initiative, including types of practices that present red flags, and recommended next steps for colleges and universities.

Photo of Farnaz Farkish Thompson Farnaz Farkish Thompson

Co-leader of McGuireWoods’ Education Industry Team and Higher Education Practice Group, Farnaz has extensive experience representing corporations and institutions of higher education in high-profile litigation and government investigations. She is a trusted advisor with a keen eye for due diligence in education-related transactions…

Co-leader of McGuireWoods’ Education Industry Team and Higher Education Practice Group, Farnaz has extensive experience representing corporations and institutions of higher education in high-profile litigation and government investigations. She is a trusted advisor with a keen eye for due diligence in education-related transactions, including those within the edtech sector.

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Photo of Jeffrey P. Ehrlich Jeffrey P. Ehrlich

Jeff Ehrlich represents clients before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and other federal and state agencies that administer and enforce consumer-financial-protection laws, including the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Electronic…

Jeff Ehrlich represents clients before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and other federal and state agencies that administer and enforce consumer-financial-protection laws, including the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and their implementing regulations.

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Photo of John S. Moran John S. Moran

John Moran is a member of the firm’s nationally recognized Government Investigations and White Collar Litigation department. A former senior official at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the White House and an experienced litigator and counselor, John draws on his broad…

John Moran is a member of the firm’s nationally recognized Government Investigations and White Collar Litigation department. A former senior official at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the White House and an experienced litigator and counselor, John draws on his broad experience from private practice and government service to advise and represent clients in government enforcement, congressional investigations, high-stakes civil disputes, and regulatory litigation. He also serves as co-chair of the firm’s Congressional Investigations practice, representing both companies and individuals in congressional investigations and hearings and is a member of the firm’s Appeals & Issues group.

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Photo of Meredith Pinson Meredith Pinson

Meredith represents major employers throughout the country in a host of industries, including the banking and finance, automotive, retail, and healthcare industries and applies a practical, business-oriented approach to address legal challenges. Meredith’s experience includes representing clients in all aspects of employment-related litigation…

Meredith represents major employers throughout the country in a host of industries, including the banking and finance, automotive, retail, and healthcare industries and applies a practical, business-oriented approach to address legal challenges. Meredith’s experience includes representing clients in all aspects of employment-related litigation, including discrimination, ERISA, and non-competition litigation, as well as advising clients on a wide range of employment issues.

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Photo of Jack White Jack White

Jack is an accomplished trial lawyer and legal strategist who guides clients through complex challenges, including high-profile and sensitive litigation and government investigations. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, regulatory enforcement, and congressional investigations for clients in the defense, technology, federal contracting…

Jack is an accomplished trial lawyer and legal strategist who guides clients through complex challenges, including high-profile and sensitive litigation and government investigations. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, regulatory enforcement, and congressional investigations for clients in the defense, technology, federal contracting, higher and K-12 education, and other business sectors.

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