The Department also recognizes State agencies for the approval of vocational educational institutions authorized by the State in which the institution is located, and that receive approval through the Secretary's recognition process.
Recognition of a state approval agency for vocational education allows student to receive federal student aid from the Department.
The Department also publishes a list of nationally recognized state approval agencies. The Department also recognizes state agencies for the approval of nursing education authorized by the State which the program is located to approve nursing programs for non-HEA purposes and that receive approval through the Secretary's recognition process.
The Department also publishes a list of nationally recognized state agencies for the approval of nursing education. The Department recognizes only agencies that apply for recognition; many do not. Along with its recognition decision, the Department designates the scope of accrediting activities to which its recognition pertains. An accrediting agency or state approval agency seeking recognition from the Secretary of Education Secretary must meet the Department's regulatory criteria for the recognition of accrediting agencies and state approval agencies and must have a Federal Link HEA or non-HEA.
Only agencies recognized by the Secretary can provide the gate-keeping function to allow institutions they accredit to participate in the federal student aid programs under the HEA. Accrediting agencies that accredit only educational programs located in institutions of higher education apply for recognition for non-HEA purposes.
State agencies for the approval of public postsecondary vocational education and for the approval of nursing education must meet separate sets of recognition criteria and their applications for recognition also undergo review by the Accreditation Group staff and the NACIQI. The Department's recognition of agencies does not extend foreign institutions or programs. Memorandum to the Field. Action to Debar. Overview for Students.
Student Rights. Transfer of Credit. Helpful Resources. Importance of Accreditation. Campus Closures. Evaluators Overview. Becoming an Evaluator. Areas of Need. Evaluator Resources. Report Templates. Reimbursement Guidelines. Latest News. Online Learning Center. Log In. Importance of Accreditation One of the first steps any prospective student should take before enrolling in a college or university, is to verify whether or not the school is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
What is Accreditation? To achieve accreditation by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools ACICS , an institution must: Comply with rigorous standards Develop and implement a Campus Effectiveness Plan Undergo an annual review of its financial stability and its retention and placement rates Host announced and unannounced site visits If judged to be in compliance with established standards, an accreditation status may be granted for a period ranging from three to six years.
Why is Accreditation Important? Accreditation is important because it: Helps determine if an institution meets or exceeds minimum quality standards. Enables graduates to sit for certification examinations. Why Accreditation? Breadcrumb Why Accreditation?
How Program Accreditation Makes a Difference. Demonstratable Standards Program accreditation protects the interests of students, their parents, the academic institutions that offer the accredited programs, potential employers, and the general public by ensuring that the educational programs offered have attained a level that meets or exceeds standards that were developed by experts in the field.
This credential is of interest to the following constituencies of higher educational institutions and programs: Who Benefits from Accreditation? Current Students and Graduates. Why Accreditation Matters for Current Students and Graduates Students use the accreditation credential to introduce their educational background to employers and to programs in other schools.
Prospective Students. Professionals and Professional Societies. Why Accreditation Matters for Professionals and Professional Societies Professional societies use the accreditation process in order to assure relevance of the curriculum in their fields of interest. Licensing Bodies. Why Accreditation Matters for Licensing Bodies Licensing bodies often seek a mechanism to guarantee that individuals who present themselves to licensing body examination have had the necessary educational background.
Why Accreditation Matters for Employers Employers seek efficiency in the process of hiring and in training new employees. Government Agencies. Why Accreditation Matters for Government Agencies Some governments use program accreditation as a selection criterion of employment candidates.
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