# 16 C.F.R. § 254.5 (2026): Misrepresentations of enrollment qualifications or limitations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P254_S254_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 254.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Misrepresentations of enrollment qualifications or limitations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION / Part 254: GUIDES FOR PRIVATE VOCATIONAL AND DISTANCE EDUCATION SCHOOLS / § 254.5: § 254.5   Misrepresentations of enrollment qualifications or limitations.

## Text

(a) It is deceptive for an Industry Member to misrepresent, directly or indirectly, expressly or by implication, the nature or extent of any prerequisites or qualifications for enrollment in a school or program of instruction.
(b) It is deceptive for an Industry Member to misrepresent, directly or indirectly, expressly or by implication, that the lack of a high school education or prior training or experience is not an impediment to successful completion of a course or program of instruction or obtaining employment in the field for which the course or program of instruction provides training.
(c) It is deceptive for an Industry Member to misrepresent, directly or indirectly, expressly or by implication, the time required to complete a course or program of instruction.
(d) It is deceptive for an Industry Member to misrepresent, directly or indirectly, expressly or by implication, a student's likelihood of success in a school or program of instruction, including, but not limited to, misrepresenting the student's score on any admissions test.
[78 FR 68991, Nov. 18, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 254.0 (2026) § 254.0   Scope and application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P254_S254_0.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 254.1 (2026) § 254.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P254_S254_1.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 254.2 (2026) § 254.2   Deceptive trade or business names.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P254_S254_2.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 254.3 (2026) § 254.3   Misrepresentation of extent or nature of accreditation or approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P254_S254_3.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 254.4 (2026) § 254.4   Misrepresentation of facilities, services, qualifications of staff, status, and employment prospects for students after training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P254_S254_4.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 254.5 (2026) § 254.5   Misrepresentations of enrollment qualifications or limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P254_S254_5.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 254.6 (2026) § 254.6   Deceptive use of diplomas, degrees, or certificates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P254_S254_6.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 254.7 (2026) § 254.7   Deceptive sales practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P254_S254_7.md)

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