AAU joined ACE and other higher education associations in sending a letter asking the Department of Education to extend the comment period for the proposed new gainful employment rules by an additional 30 days. “It is our desire to provide meaningful comments, but due to the size and complexity of this NPRM and the many topics that it entails, we believe a 30-day comment period will not provide enough time,” the letter said. AAU is in the process of reviewing the proposed rules and will submit comments, which are due by June 20.