As described in the March 2019 Executive Order on Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) will calculate and disseminate data metrics by field of study through the College Scorecard. In order to accurately calculate the data metrics referenced in the Executive Order, we have enabled functionality for institutions to update their historical program-level enrollment data reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS®), from which College Scorecard data metrics will be derived.
Correcting Historical Program-Level Enrollment Data in NSLDS
In mid-July 2019, we will calculate the data metrics for earnings and debt by field of study using data reported/updated by institutions as of July 10, 2019. We strongly encourage institutions to ensure the accuracy of previously reported program-level enrollment data that was reported to NSLDS on or after July 1, 2014.
To assist institutions with evaluating and updating previously reported data, we encourage institutions to use the following resources:
- We have enabled new functionality in NSLDS to update previously reported data. Information about using the new functionality will be provided in the “How to Correct Historical Enrollment Reporting in NSLDS” webinar, offered on June 11, 2019. To register for the webinar, refer to Dear Colleague Letter ANN-19-02.