Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2025

HR 6886, the Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2025, simplifies the process for college students who transfer between institutions to earn a recognized postsecondary credential (like an associate degree) using previously earned credits. It amends federal education law to allow students to send their course records to a prior college for credential completion, provided they give written consent. The key change adds a new provision (M) to the law, removing barriers that previously prevented institutions from sharing these records without explicit student permission. This directly affects transfer students, particularly those moving from community colleges to four-year schools, by making it easier to complete lower-level credentials they started earlier. The bill focuses on administrative efficiency, not funding or program changes.