ATLANTA, GA – – (Globe Newswire – September 14, 2026) – – A shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (“Lincoln”) (NASDAQ: LINC). The lawsuit alleges that Defendants made false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts, including allegations that: (1) Lincoln’s admissions process was not effectively converting students from enrollment to start; (2) as a result, Lincoln was experiencing a significant drop in student starts relative to enrollment; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about Lincoln’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

 If you purchased Lincoln shares between May 11, 2026 and August 9, 2026, and experienced a loss on that investment, you are encouraged to discuss your legal rights by contacting Corey D. Holzer, Esq. at cholzer@holzerlaw.com, by toll-free telephone at (888) 508-6832, or by visiting the firm’s website at www.holzerlaw.com/case/lincoln-educational-services/ for more information.

The deadline to ask the court to be appointed lead plaintiff in the case is November 10, 2026.