The Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) represents a major expansion in federal reporting, and institutions are seeking clarity as they prepare for new definitions, rules, and timelines. ACTS Advisory Hours provide flexible guidance to help you understand requirements, interpret expectations, and prepare your institution for this work. This advisory-only service offers dedicated time with a consultant who can answer questions, review approaches, and support your team with ACTS submission.

What ACTS Advisory Hours Include

A block of advisory hours designed to provide clarity, interpretation, and confidence as your institution prepares for ACTS reporting. This service supports:

  • Understanding ACTS requirements
  • Interpreting definitions, categories, and reporting rules
  • Guidance on mapping institutional processes to ACTS reporting expectations
  • Troubleshooting data interpretation questions
  • Reviewing approaches to internal coordination and workflow
  • Understanding timelines, expectations, and “what to anticipate” scenarios
  • Clarifying what data is and is not required for submission
  • Guidance on appropriate documentation and institutional recordkeeping
  • ACTS Advisory Hours offer strategic and conceptual support. Technical work—such as file formatting, coding, or submission preparation—is not included and may be contracted separately as needed.

How ACTS Advisory Hours Work

ACTS Advisory Hours function like personal office hours with a dedicated consultant who understands the complexities of the new reporting requirements. You will:

  • Work with a single point of contact for consistency
  • Schedule time as needed, from brief consultations to longer working conversations
  • Access support by Zoom, phone, or email
  • Use hours flexibly within the contract period

Your dedicated consultant provides guidance and interpretation to help your institution prepare with confidence.

Why Choose This Solution

ACTS Advisory Hours support individuals and teams responsible for understanding, interpreting, and coordinating ACTS reporting requirements, including:

  • Institutional research and effectiveness professionals
  • Enrollment, admissions, and student success leaders
  • Compliance officers
  • Institutional data stewards
  • Cross-functional teams working on ACTS preparation

This service is ideal for institutions seeking clarity and interpretive support before engaging in technical work or producing submission-ready files.

Flexible Options to Meet Your Needs

ACTS Advisory Hours are available in blocks that allow institutions to select the level of guidance most appropriate for their preparation timeline and internal capacity. Whether you need periodic clarification, regular check-ins, or support throughout the early stages of ACTS planning, this advisory service adapts to your team’s needs.

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ACTS Advisory Hours FAQ

  • Q: What is the timeline once we purchase a block of hours?

    A: Once you complete your intake form, we will match you with a consultant and reach out within 2 business days to schedule your first conversation or provide initial guidance.

  • Q: What types of questions can you help with?

    A: You can use these hours for clarity, guidance, and expert interpretation, such as:

    • Understanding ACTS requirements
    • Interpreting definitions or reporting rules
    • Guidance mapping institutional processes to ACTS categories
    • Troubleshooting data interpretation questions
    • Reviewing approaches to internal coordination
    • Understanding timelines, expectations, and “what to anticipate” scenarios
    • Guidance on proper documentation
  • Q: What is not included?

    A: Through this package, we do not:

    • Touch or modify your files
    • Format, clean, validate, or submit ACTS data
    • Produce institutional reports on your behalf
    • Log in to your systems or handle data ingestion

      Your consultant will provide guidance, clarity, and expert recommendations. However, institutions needing hands-on support can purchase that level of consulting as well.

  • Q: How will I meet with a consultant?

    A: You may connect via:

    • Zoom
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Phone
    • Email

      Meeting format is flexible based on your preference and accessibility.

  • Q: When is the consultant available?

    A: Availability varies by consultant, but we will match you with someone whose general availability aligns with your preferred meeting windows. After the initial meeting, you will schedule directly with your consultant for ongoing needs within the scope of your engagement.

  • Q: Do hours expire or have to be used within a certain time period?
    A: These hours must be used by the end of April 2026. Hours are non-refundable but remain available until the expiration date.
  • Q: What if I need to add hours? Can I add them at the same rate?
    A: You may purchase an additional package of hours.
  • Q: What if I end up needing more hands-on assistance? Can I transfer hours to hands-on consultancy?

    A: If your needs evolve, you may apply any remaining ACTS Advisory Hours toward a hands-on consulting engagement. We will discuss scope and ensure the right match before transitioning.

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