GCU said the designation will allow them to provide more private scholarships; partner more with school districts, hospitals and donors; receive government relief funds and grants; and participate in NCAA athletics.

Even if graduates of unaccredited law schools save money upfront, their career prospects often suffer. They have significantly lower bar-passage and employment rates than peers from accredited programs.

New gainful employment and financial value transparency rules pull back the curtain on college programs that promised life-changing opportunities

University Business looks back on five of the most popular stories this year covering Trump's higher education agenda and the Department of Education's dissolution.