---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-24-014154"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LINC"
cik: "0001286613"
company_name: "LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP"
filed_at: "2024-03-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-04T12:56:26.288363+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lincoln Educational projects Q1 student starts up ~15%, reaffirms FY2024 outlook

## Summary
- Projected Q1 2024 student start growth of approximately 15%, compared to 6.4% (excl. transitional segment) in prior year.
- Reiterates full-year 2024 financial guidance; reports strong business momentum entering the year.
- CEO cites successful execution of growth strategies, citing increases in student starts, retention, graduation, and placement.
- Company hosting first Investor Day on March 19, 2024 at new East Point campus; Q1 results due May 6, 2024.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-24-014154
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LINC
- cik: 0001286613
- company_name: LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP
- filed_at: 2024-03-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1286613/000114036124014154/0001140361-24-014154-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1286613/000114036124014154/ef20024549_8k.htm

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