Department of Education Freezes Growth for Major Cosmetology Accreditor

By Josh Moody · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-10-21

Inside Higher Ed reports that the Department of Education has blocked the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences from admitting new member institutions. This regulatory freeze follows a July advisory committee vote that recommended stripping the commission of

Inside Higher Ed reports that the Department of Education has blocked the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences from admitting new member institutions. This regulatory freeze follows a July advisory committee vote that recommended stripping the commission of