WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, recently joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues in reintroducing the College Transparency Act (CTA), which ensures that students and families have better information as they consider higher education opportunities.
“For many students, selecting which college or university to attend is one of the most important decisions they will make. That’s why it’s important they have the information they need to clearly understand which schools will provide the best return on investment for their specific needs and academic interests. I’m proud to help reintroduce this bipartisan, commonsense legislation that will enhance student outcomes and our higher education institutions,” Senator Capito said.
The CTA modernizes the college reporting system for postsecondary data by providing accurate reporting on student outcomes such as enrollment, completion, and post-college earnings across colleges and majors, while ensuring the privacy of individual students is securely protected.
This information will give students a clear understanding of the return on investment in higher education and help them to make better decisions as to which schools and programs of study are best suited to their unique needs and desired outcomes. It will also promote better outcomes by aiding institutions of learning and policymakers in their work to improve our country’s post-secondary education system and assist businesses and other employers in finding potential employees best suited for a particular field.
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