
Gainful Employment
Federal Gainful Employment Requirements have been rescinded effective July 1, 2019.
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges wants each student to graduate the program of their
choice with good opportunities for employment, and a minimum of student debt. Final
regulations published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2010, require institutions
to report certain information about students who enrolled in Title IV eligible educational
programs that lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation (GE programs).
Those regulations also provide that institutions must disclose to prospective students
certain information about the institution’s GE Programs. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
offers some certificate and diploma programs that are Title IV eligible and are subject
to Gainful Employment Disclosure requirements. As announced in the Gainful Employment
Electronic Announcement #122. the Department of Education published a final rule on
July 1, 2019, rescinding the Department’s gainful employment (GE) regulations (2014
Rule), effective July 1, 2020. The final rule also allowed institutions to implement
the rescission early. Eastern Iowa opted to comply via early implementation.
Eastern Iowa continues to be committed to assisting you in making an informed decision.
We believe a student has the right to quality information to assist in making an informed
decision regarding your educational pursuits. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges continues
to provided students information on program costs including tuition, fees, books,
and other program materials. In addition, every student works with an academic advisor
to create an appropriate degree plan to ensure students complete a degree, diploma
or certificate in a timely and effective manner. Our financial aid staff work with
students to encourage budget planning and responsible borrowing. Academic advisors
and career services continue to provide students with information on potential employment
and future wages related to their program of study.
Students concerned about college costs and student loan debt are encouraged to speak
to the college financial aid department. The college strives to be transparent regarding
college costs and student loan debt. Students should ask questions and seek quality
information to make an informed educational decision. We are here to provide you with
the needed information and assistance to help you achieve your goals.
Rescinding of the Gainful Employment Regulations:
The Secretary of the Department of Education (Department) amends the regulations on
institutional eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA),
and the Student Assistance General Provisions to rescind the Department’s gainful
employment (GE) regulations (2014 Rule). DATES: Effective date: These regulations
are effective July 1, 2020.
Implementation Date of These Regulations:
These regulations are effective on July 1, 2020. Section 482(c) of the HEA requires
that regulations affecting programs under title IV of the HEA be published in final
form by November 1, prior to the start of the award year (July 1) to which they apply.
However, that section also permits the Secretary to designate any regulation as one
that an entity subject to the regulations may choose to implement earlier, as well
as the conditions for early implementation. The Secretary is exercising her authority
under section 482(c) of the HEA to designate the regulatory changes to subpart Q and
subpart R of the Student Assistance General Provisions at title 34, part 668, of the
Code of Federal Regulations, included in this document, for early implementation beginning
on July 1, 2019, at the discretion of each institution.
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has opted for early implementation effective July
1, 2019.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
t is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.).
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please
contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa
Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222,
equity@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of
Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730- 1576, TDD
(800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.