The cloud of uncertainty around revenue-sharing agreements is starting to lift. And it’s about time.
In October, the U.S. Department of Education officially rescinded its controversial 2023 guidance that sought to regulate online program managers (OPMs) and revenue-sharing models. The Trump administration is unlikely to change course.
While the worst of the regulatory whiplash appears to be behind us, significant damage has already been done. Many universities are left questioning whether revenue sharing is a legally viable or ethically sound choice — and they mistakenly believe fee-for-service (FFS) agreements are their only safe option.
