With a friendlier administration in the White House, the new battleground for beauty, barber, and wellness schools has turned towards the states. Groups like the Institute for Justice, the Future of the Beauty Industry Coalition, and others are pushing for hour reductions, deregulation, apprenticeships, and other legislation affecting our sector.
It’s time to focus efforts on these state issues, become better organized at the state level, and become proactive instead of reactive. Join us at this session to discover where these changes are occurring and how they may happen in your state next year.
Aaron Lacey will walk through significant rules and policies issued by the Biden administration (e.g., borrower defense, gainful employment, financial responsibility, distance education), in each case discussing the state of the rule, pertinent litigation, and its anticipated fate under the current administration.
The Co-Chair of Thompson Coburn’s Higher Education Practice, Aaron has over two decades of experience assisting institutions to navigate complex legal and policy matters. He and his colleagues are valued for their deep understanding of the postsecondary regulatory framework, including... Read More →
Friday May 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am PDT Royal Ballroom
This interactive, off-the-cuff panel of experts will discuss some ongoing issues such as Title IV credit balances, 90/10 issues, and financial responsibilities.
Sally is one of the country’s leading authorities on Federal financial aid administration with 41 years of “in the trenches” experience. As a respected Industry leader, she is frequently called upon to speak at School, Accrediting, Regional and State conferences as well as... Read More →
Eileen has 25 years of public accounting experience and is nationally known for her specialization in audit and accounting services for career schools and colleges. In addition to her role as partner, she serves as the firm’s director of career services overseeing the management... Read More →
Compliance Manager, Lightheart Sanders and Associates
Ben Sanders, Compliance Manager, has been with Lightheart Sanders and Associates (LSA) since 2009. He primarily oversees the compliance audits for Title IV schools to ensure clients stay compliant with the rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Education. Ben received... Read More →
Friday May 23, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT Royal Ballroom
Are you leaving students (and revenue) on the table? Discover the one strategy that can generate a staggering 115% more clicks to your beauty school's website: Blogging. Many beauty schools are missing out on this powerful tool, or doing it wrong, and this session will show you exactly how to harness its potential. Learn how to attract more prospective students, boost your online presence, and ultimately grow your enrollments. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock explosive growth for your school!
Chris is the CEO of Oozle Media, an online marketing agency who specializes in helping schools own their markets online. Chris is also the co-founder of Beauty as a Business, who partnered with Pivot Point and Milady to provide social media curriculum to many thousands of hair and... Read More →
Dive into regulatory changes, default prevention strategies and ways schools can engage in proactive loan repayment. Gain a greater understanding of how defaults impact the borrowers and institutions. Explore the changes and challenges of the pandemic programs that have ended.
