State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
State and federal law require colleges and universities to be authorized to offer online degree programs for students in states other than their own.
Important: Must be reviewed by all out-of-state students
To help oversee the delivery of postsecondary distance education, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) has established comparable national standards for the interstate offering of distance-education courses and programs. The NC-SARA is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. The state of Iowa participates in SARA and 黑料正能量 is an approved SARA institution through the . This approval allows 黑料正能量 to accept students and deliver online education to students who reside in other NC-SARA participating states. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. The terms and conditions of SARA can be found in .
For Online or distance-education students, the state agency depends on the student鈥檚 state of residence.
Information regarding states not participating in SARA
California is the only state not currently participating in NC-SARA. Based on U.S. Department of Education regulations, students from California enrolled in online programs at 黑料正能量 are ineligible for Title IV aid.
International Students
黑料正能量 welcomes international students to online degree programs. While we monitor issues related to international authorization, the student is responsible to understand current circumstances or requirements regarding whether an online degree is recognized in a country other than the United States. Students may also need to be aware that some countries may not formally recognize foreign online degrees, which may have implications for those who later seek to enroll in other educational programs.
Refund Policy
The 黑料正能量 refund policy can be found here: .
Grievance Process
黑料正能量 is dedicated to providing a quality education and student experience and is committed to the growth and development of its students and to upholding the dignity of each individual. Distance education students who have a grievance with 黑料正能量 should first attempt to resolve the issue through institutional processes.听 The听黑料正能量 Grievance Policy听outlines the process for filing a grievance and includes a link to the听Student Grievance Policy.
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily after following institutional processes, distance education students who reside in a SARA member state may file their grievance with the Bureau of Iowa College Aid:
Bureau of Iowa College Aid
Iowa Department of Education
400 E 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (877) 272-4456
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Additional information about the SARA student complaint process may be found
Complaint Process Non-SARA State
Please see below for complaint information if you reside in California.
California
黑料正能量 is not required to seek approval from the Bureau for Private Post-secondary Education and can offer 100% online programs to residents of California, however, these students are not eligible for Title IV aid. Internships, externships, and clinical placements are permitted in California for online and campus-based courses and programs.
California Student Complaint Process Contact:
California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education
PO Box 980818
West Sacramento, CA听 95798-0818
bppe@dca.ca.gov
Resources for military students, veterans, and their dependents
- Military Students using TA benefits and Military Dependents using MyCAA may contact
- Montgomery or Post 9/11 GI Bill庐 recipients may contact the
GI Bill庐 is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at .
Resources for students regarding financial aid
- Federal financial aid (e.g. Pell Grant) recipients may contact the Department of Education: ComplianceComplaints@ed.gov
- Private student loan recipients may contact the
For additional resources, feel free to visit .