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NACCAS Accreditation at a Crossroads | Wilmington News
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Federal education officials are poised to decide the future of NACCAS, the accreditor for 1,300+ beauty and cosmetology schools serving 120,000+ students — a decision that could cut off federal aid for many. After an advisory panel voted to strip NACCAS of renewal, citing serious compliance failures, department staff offered a chance to fix things — but the committee pushed for outright denial. Students like Aliyah Fernandez and Blythe Fields, who rely on financial aid and flexible schedules to pursue careers in cosmetology, are rallying behind NACCAS, urging a second chance. The showdown isn’t about diversity — it’s about whether NACCAS can meet federal standards — and the outcome will shape access to education for thousands.
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