Graduate & Industry Comment Prompts
Your Voice. Our Future.
Use these prompts to help tell your story.
You do NOT need to answer all of them—just choose what feels relevant.
Click here for instructions on how to submit your comments.
- Who You Are
- What is your role in the industry? (graduate, stylist, salon owner, educator, etc.)
- Where are you located?
- How long have you been in the field?
- Your Education & Start
- Where did you complete your training?
- Why did you choose this career path?
- Did you use financial aid to attend?
- If yes, would you have been able to attend without it?
- Your Career Journey
- What did your career look like when you first started?
- How has your income or stability grown over time?
- How long did it take to build your clientele or business?
- The Reality of Income in This Industry
- What are the different ways you earn income?
- Tips, commission, self-employment, booth rent, etc.
- Why might your early earnings not reflect your current success?
- How does income grow over time in this field?
- Business & Economic Impact (Especially for Owners)
- Do you own or manage a business?
- How many people do you employ?
- How do schools and new graduates impact your ability to hire?
- Access & Opportunity
- How important is financial aid for people entering this field?
- What would have happened if you didn’t have access to training?
- Who might lose access if programs lose funding?
- Concerns About the Proposed Rule
- What concerns you about evaluating programs based on early earnings?
- Why doesn’t this reflect how careers in this industry actually work?
- What This Career Has Made Possible
- How has this career impacted your life?
- Financial stability?
- Flexibility?
- Owning a business?
- Supporting your family?
- Your Message to Decision-Makers
- What do you want the Department of Education to understand?
- What would you ask them to change or reconsider?
Simple Way to Start
If you’re not sure what to write, begin with:
“I am a graduate of [school] and currently work as…”
“When I started, my income looked like…”
“Over time, I was able to…”
“Without access to education/financial aid, I would not have…”
Tips
- Keep it personal and real
- Even 2–3 paragraphs is enough
- Your experience matters more than perfect wording
Why This Matters
Your story helps decision-makers understand the real impact of these programs—and the reality of careers in this industry.
Your voice can make a difference.