Distance Learning
As of January 22, 2018, the University of Florida is an approved member of the NC-SARA or National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. The State of Florida became a SARA state in 2017 following the creation of the Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council.
Important note with regard to professional licensure: Prospective students interested in enrolling in distance programs related to professional licensure in their home states should still check with their appropriate state licensing agency prior to applying for, or beginning, a University of Florida program.
NC-SARA Institutions: http://nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions
Prospective students who reside outside of the state of Florida and who are interested in any online University of Florida academic program which may lead to professional licensure are expected to inquire with the appropriate licensing agency in their home state, prior to beginning the program in order to assure that the program is approved to provide the desired licensure.
The United States Department of Education regulation 4 C.F.R.§ 600.9(c) requires each state to apply for and receive authorization to provide online/distance education programs to out-of-state students. The authorization requirements, as well the application processes, vary on a state-by-state basis. The Distance & Continuing Education (DCE) department works with faculty and staff across all colleges and departments within the University of Florida who have or may establish online programs to comply with this regulation. In addition, distance education programs in allied health professions, counseling, education, nursing, social work, and veterinary medicine may require additional approval from state licensing agencies or boards. Out-of-state students who are considering applying to a professional program should contact the licensing agency or board in their state prior to enrollment. The University of Florida cannot attest to whether a program meets licensure requirements in a student's state of residence.
DCE also works to support the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in identifying and updating an index of state legislation and application requirements. Now adopted, NC-SARA establishes standards for reciprocity agreements that colleges and universities from around the country meet and provides the advantage of a singular application to provide online/distance education in all 50 states.
The University of Florida (UF) is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This federally-recognized body provides assurance to students, parents and all stakeholders that UF meets clear quality standards for educational and financial performance. In addition, UF is required by the U.S. Department of Education to provide all current and prospective students with the contact information for their respective state agency in the event they wish to file a complaint.
Each online distance learning program has a process for, and will make every attempt to resolve, student complaints within its academic and administrative departments at the program level. If an issue cannot be resolved at the program level, students have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Ombuds or the Office of the Associate Provost for Teaching & Technology at distance@dce.ufl.edu.
The University is required to provide both current and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accrediting body and the appropriate state agency for handling complaints in a student's resident state, as well as the state portal agency (if the state is a member of SARA). Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Florida.
If you would like to file a complaint with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, download the SACS complaint procedures form.
Out-of-state distance education students, who have completed the internal grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional compalints to the Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council. For additional information, please visit: FL-SARA Complaint Process.
Below is a list of available complaint process information for all states.
The University of Florida (UF) has received a Certificate of Approval by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. Prospective students living in Alabama are able to enroll in over 175 online programs. Please visit the following link for a full List of Approved Programs. In addition, UF has also received a Certificate of Exemption from the State of Alabama’s Department of Postsecondary Education. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education requires UF to provide the following disclaimer for Educator Preparation and Nursing programs:
Educator Preparation Programs: “State authorization to provide a program related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama certificate. Applicants who complete an educator preparation program at an institution outside of Alabama must apply for an Alabama professional educator or professional leadership certificate through the Alabama Certificate Reciprocity Approach. Current requirements may be found at www.alsde.edu"
Nursing: "State approval of a program to offer Alabama licensed nurses opportunities for advanced degrees does not indicate eligibility for approval to practice as an advanced practice nurse in Alabama. Applicants for approval in Alabama are required to meet the Alabama requirements for national certification, graduation from a specific-type of program for the advanced practice approval, and completion of the appropriate application. Any program offering a pre-licensure track to Alabama students shall meet the requirements of the Alabama regulation for pre-licensure programs or the graduates may not be eligible to take the national licensure examination required by the Alabama Board of Nursing to enter the practice. www.abn.alabama.gov"
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
PO Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
Complaint Form
Alabama SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
G. G. Fitch, Executive Director
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
100 N. Union St. #782
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
The University of Florida is exempt from Institutional Authorization by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education to offer online distance education degree programs and are exempt from authorization requirements in the State of Alaska under AS 14.48, per regulation 20 AAC 17.015(a) (8), as these programs do not have a physical presence within the state. Therefore, students wishing to enroll in a program that would require physical presence must first contact the program to ensure the program is authorized in your state before you enroll.
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
PO Box 110505
Juneau, AK 99811-0505
Email
Alaska Office of Attorney General
Consumer Protection Unit
1031 W Fourth Ave., Ste. 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
Email
Complaint Form
The University of Florida is exempt from licensure through the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education as a public institution.
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
1400 W Washington St., Rm. 260
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Complaint Form
Arizona SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Lanna Dueck
2323 W. 14th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
480.517.8226
dueck.azsara@riosalado.edu
Prospective students may enroll in the following programs: Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law, Bachelor of Arts in Geology, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management in Agricultural and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Services, Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Behavior – Community Health Promotion, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental Management in Agricultural and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management, Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication – Media and Society, Doctor of Education in Educational Technology (Ed.D), Doctorate in Working Professional in Audiology, Graduate Certificate in Forensic DNA and Serology, Graduate Certificate in Forensic Drug Chemistry, Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology, Master of Business Administration, Master of International Construction Management. If your program is not listed, please contact your program coordinator and ask them to contact the Distance & Continuing Education Office to obtain program approval prior to enrollment.
Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Arkansas Department of Higher Education
114 East Capitol Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Email
Complaint Form
Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education
501 Woodlane, Ste. 312S
Little Rock, AR 72201
Email
Complaint Form
Arkansas SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Alana Boles
Program Specialist, Academic Affairs
Arkansas Department of Higher Education
423 Main Street, Suite 400
Little Rock, AR 72201
501.371.2060
alana.boles@adhe.edu
The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education does not regulate out-of-state public institutions.
California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education
PO Box 980818
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Email
Complaint Form
The Colorado Department of Higher Education does not require purely online programs to be authorized, unless there is physical presence. Therefore, students wishing to enroll in a program that would require physical presence must first contact the program to ensure the program is authorized in your state before you enroll.
Colorado Department of Higher Education
1560 Broadway, Ste. 1600
Denver, CO 80202
Complaint Form
Colorado SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Heather Delange
Academic Policy Officer
Department of Higher Education
1560 Broadway, Suite 1600
Denver, CO 80202
303.862.3005
heather.delange@dhe.state.co.us
The Connecticut Office of Higher Education does not require purely online programs to be authorized, unless there is physical presence. Therefore, students wishing to enroll in a program that would require physical presence must first contact the program to ensure the program is authorized in your state before you enroll.
Connecticut Department of Higher Education
61 Woodland St.
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Email
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
165 Capitol Ave., Rm. 110
Hartford, CT 06106
(800) 842-2649
Email
Complaint Form
The University of Florida has been granted 'Full Approval' status through December 2017 by the Delaware Department of Education.
Delaware Higher Education Office
Carvel State Office Building, 5th Floor
820 N French St.
Wilmington, DE 19801-3509
Email
Delaware Attorney General
Consumer Protection Wilmington
820 N French St., 5th floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Email
Delaware SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Shana Payne
Director, Higher Education Office
Delaware Department of Education
Delaware Higher Education Office
Townsend Building
401 Federal Street, Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
302.735.4120
Shana.Payne@doe.k12.de.us
Florida Commission on Independent Education
325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Email
Complaint Form
The University of Florida has received an exemption for fully-online distance education programs by the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.
Georgia students may visit the State of Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission website for general information.
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
2082 E Exchange Pl., #220
Tucker, GA 30084-5334
Complaint Form
Georgia SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Patricia “Pat” Neri
GA-SARA Coordinator
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC)
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220
Tucker, GA 30084
770.414.3235
GASARA@gnpec.org
The University of Florida is exempt by the Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program by offering fully-online distance education programs. Therefore, students wishing to enroll in a program that would require physical presence must first contact the program to ensure the program is authorized in your state before you enroll.
Hawaii State Board of Education
PO Box 2360
Honolulu, HI 96804
Email
Complaint Form
Hawaii SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Bobbi Lum-Mew
Program Administrator
Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program (HPEAP)
Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 541
Honolulu, HI 96809
808-586-7327
hpeap@dcca.hawaii.gov
The Idaho State Board of Education does not require purely online programs to be authorized, unless there is physical presence. Therefore, students wishing to enroll in a program that would require physical presence must first contact the program to ensure the program is authorized in your state before you enroll.
Idaho State Board of Education
Attn: State Coordinator for Private Colleges and Proprietary Schools
650 W State St.
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0037
Complaint Form
Idaho SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Valerie Fenske
Idaho Private Colleges & Proprietary Schools Coordinator
Idaho State Board of Education
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0037
208.332.1587
valerie.fenske@osbe.idaho.gov
The University of Florida is exempt from oversight from the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Illinois Board of Higher Education
431 E Adams, 2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62701-1404
(217) 557-7359
Email
Illinois State Board of Education
100 N 1st St.
Springfield, IL 62777
Complaint Form
Illinois Attorney General
Consumer Fraud Bureau
500 S Second St.
Springfield, IL 62706
Email
Complaint Form
Illinois SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Nkechi Onwuameze, PhD
Assistant Director for Academic Affairs
Illinois SARA Coordinator
Illinois Board of Higher Education
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1377
217.557.7382
sara@ibhe.org
The University of Florida has been granted renewal of authorized status as an institution with no 'physical presence' by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education in accordance with Indiana Administrative code IC 21-18.5-6-12. Students wishing to enroll in a program that would require physical presence must first contact the program to ensure the program is authorized in your state before you enroll.
Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education
Attn: Director of Regulatory Compliance
302 W Washington St., Rm. E201
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Complaint Form
Indiana SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Ken Sauer
Senior Associate Commissioner and Chief Academic Officer
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 550
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984
317.232.1090
academics@che.in.gov
The Iowa College Student Aid Commission exempts online/distance education programs from authorization, unless they meet the following conditions, https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/postsecondary-registration-iowa-code-chapter-261b. Prospective students are not authorized to be admitted into degree programs that require an internship, practicum, on-ground or field experience.
Iowa Student Aid Commission
603 E 12th St., 5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
Email
Complaint Form
Iowa SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Jayna Grauerholz, J.D.
Postsecondary Registration Compliance Officer
Iowa College Student Aid Commission
430 East Grand Ave, FL 3
Des Moines, IA 50309-1920
515.725.3431
515.725.3401 fax
jayna.grauerholz@iowa.gov
Pending authorization.
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson St., Ste. 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Complaint Form
Kansas SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Jennifer L. Armour
Business Analyst, Private Postsecondary Education
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
785.430.4288
jarmour@ksbor.org
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education exempts all fully online/distance education programs. However, educator preparation program degrees are not accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and cannot be used for initial, additional, or renewal certification or rank change in Kentucky. Prospective students are not authorized to be admitted into degree programs that require an internship, practicum, on-ground or field experience.
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
1024 Capital Center Dr., #320
Frankfort, KY 40601-7512
Kentucky Board of Proprietary Education
911 Leawood Dr.
Frankfort, KY 40601-3319
Complaint Form
Office of the Attorney General
Capitol Suite 118
700 Capitol Ave.
Frankfort, KY 40601-3449
Complaint Form
The University of Florida has received permission from the Louisiana Board of Regents to offer distance/online programs in Louisiana until June 2018.
Louisiana Board of Regents
PO Box 3677
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677
Complaint Form
Louisiana SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Larry Tremblay
Deputy Commissioner for Planning, Research and Academic Affairs
Louisiana Board of Regents
1201 N. Third St., Suite 6-200
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225.342.4253
larry.tremblay@la.gov
The University of Florida is exempt to offer online/distance programs by the Maine Department of Education.
Maine Department of Education
Complaint Investigator
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
Email
Maine Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
6 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Complaint Form
Maine SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Angel Loredo
Higher Education Specialist
Department of Higher Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023
207.624.6846
angel.loredo@maine.gov
Prospective students may enroll in the following programs: Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law, Bachelor of Arts in Geology, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management in Agricultural and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Services, Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Behavior – Community Health Promotion, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental Management in Agricultural and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management, Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication – Media and Society, Doctor of Education in Educational Technology (Ed.D.), Doctorate in Working Professional in Audiology, Graduate Certificate in Forensic DNA and Serology, Graduate Certificate in Forensic Drug Chemistry, Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology, Master of Business Administration, Master of International Construction Management. If your program is not listed, please contact your program coordinator and ask them to contact the Distance & Continuing Education Office to obtain program approval before you enroll.
Maryland Higher Education Commission
839 Bestgate Rd., Ste. 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Complaint Form
Maryland Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
200 St. Paul Pl.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-8662
Email
Complaint Form
Maryland SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Koliwe Moyo
Online Education Analyst
Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 N. Liberty Street, 10th fl
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410.767.3297
koliwe.moyo1@maryland.gov
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education exempts all fully online/distance education programs. Prospective students are not authorized to be admitted into degree programs that require an internship, practicum, on-ground or field experience.
Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
One Ashburton Place, Rm. 1401
Boston, MA 02108
Complaint Form
Pending Authorization.
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
Office of Postsecondary Services
Proprietary School Unit Staff
201 N Washington Sq.
Lansing, MI 48913
Complaint Form
Michigan SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Michael Beamish, Manager
State of Michigan
Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing
Schools and Licensing
PO Box 30018
Lansing, MI 48909
517.241.6806 phone
517.373.2162 fax
beamishm@michigan.gov
The University of Florida is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statute 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Students may enroll in the Working Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy(WPPD) and the B.S. in Sport Management programs. If your program is not listed, please contact your program coordinator and ask them to contact the Distance & Continuing Education Office to obtain program approval before you enroll.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
1450 Energy Park Dr., Ste. 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
Email
Minnesota Attorney General's Office
1400 Bremer Tower
445 Minnesota St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
Complaint Form
Minnesota SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Betsy Talbot
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
Saint Paul, MN 55108
651.259.3965
Betsy.Talbot@state.mn.us
The University of Florida is exempt from authorization by the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation.
Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Mississippi Commission of Proprietary Schools and College Registration
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Consumer Protection Division
Office of the Attorney General
State of Mississippi
PO Box 22947
Jackson, MS 39225-2947
Email
Complaint Form
Mississippi SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Menia Dykes
Director of Accreditation
Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
601.432.6372
mdykes@mississippi.edu
Missouri Department of Higher Education
205 Jefferson St.
PO Box 1469
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469
Complaint Form
Missouri SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Leroy Wade
Assistant Commissioner
Missouri Department of Higher Education
205 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 1469
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469
573.751.2361
leroy.wade@dhe.mo.gov
Authorized through Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.
Montana Board of Regents
Office of Commissioner of Higher Education
Montana University System
2500 Broadway St.
PO Box 203201
Helena, MT 59620-3201
Montana Office of Consumer Protection
2225 11th Ave.
PO Box 200151
Helena, MT 59620-0151
Email
Complaint Form
Montana SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Elizabeth Ternes
Academic Policy Specialist
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
Montana University System
PO Box 203201
Helena, MT 59620-3201
406.444.0311
eternes@montana.edu
Exempt through the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.
Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
PO Box 95005
Lincoln, NE 68509-5005
Nebraska Department of Education
Investigations Office
301 S Centennial Mall
PO Box 98987
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987
Complaint Form
Nebraska Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
2115 State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
(800) 727-6432
Complaint Form
Nebraska SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Kathleen L. Fimple, Ph.D.
Academic Programs Officer
Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 95005
Lincoln, NE 68509-5005
402.471.0030
Kathleen.Fimple@nebraska.gov
Authorized through Commission on Postsecondary Education.
Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
3663 E Sunset Rd., Ste. 202
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Complaint Form
Nevada SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Crystal Abba
Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs
Nevada System of Higher Education
2601 Enterprise Road
Reno, NV 89512
775.784.4901
crystal_abba@nshe.nevada.edu
The University of Florida may offer fully online/distance education programs. Prospective students are not authorized to be admitted into degree programs that require an internship, practicum, on-ground or field experience.
New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission
3 Barrell Ct., #300
Concord, NH 03301-8531
Complaint Form
New Hampshire SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Edward R. MacKay, Director
Division of Higher Education
Higher Education Commission
New Hampshire Department of Education
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3494
603.271.0256
Edward.MacKay@doe.nh.gov
All fully online programs are exempt. However, programs that meet the “Physical Presence” defined as “an entity offers credit-bearing courses from or conducts some portion of the learning experience at a location established in New Jersey by the entity, whether established directly or under the auspices of another entity or an institution.” N.J.A.C. 9A:1-1.2. In addition, any program that requires a clinical or internship component for a certain degree, must meet the following criteria that: 1) The student-supervisor relationship is conducted on a one-to-one basis (e.g. no group review sessions or other gatherings); and 2) The supervisor is not a permanent employee of the institution. Please consult with the program coordinator for specific guidance as to whether your program meets this criteria.
New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
PO Box 542
Trenton, NJ 08625
Email
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
1 John Fitch Pl.
PO Box 110
Trenton, NJ 08625-0110
Email
Complaint Form
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
124 Halsey St.
Newark, NJ 07102
Complaint Form
Exempt through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
New Mexico Higher Education Department
2048 Galisteo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Complaint Form
New Mexico SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
David Mathews
General Counsel
New Mexico Higher Education Department
2048 Galisteo Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505.476.8402
david.mathews@state.nm.us
Pending Authorization.
New York Office of College and University Evaluation
New York State Education Department
5 N Mezzanine
Albany, NY 12234
Email
Complaint Form
New York Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision
New York State Education Department
99 Washington Ave., Rm. 1613 OCP
Albany, NY 12234
New York State Department of State
Division of Consumer Protection
Consumer Assistance Unit
5 Empire State Plaza, Ste. 2101
Albany, NY 12223-1556
Complaint Form
All fully online/distance education programs are exempt. Prospective students are not authorized to be admitted into degree programs that require an internship, practicum, on-ground or field experience.
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
c/o Terrence R. Scarborough
University of North Carolina General Administration
910 Raleigh Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688
North Carolina Consumer Protection
Attorney General's Office
Mail Service Center 9001
Raleigh, NC 27699-9001
Complaint Form
North Carolina SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Terrence R. Scarborough, M.P.A.
Director of SARA-NC
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
P.O. Box 14103
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
919.549.8614, ext. 4660
tscarborough@ncseaa.edu
The University of Florida is exempt through the North Dakota University System.
North Dakota Century Code 15-18.1-17. “A postsecondary educational institution shall give written notification to potential students applying for enrollment in a course or program that customarily leads to professional registration or certification of the status of the course or program compliance with the registration or certification requirements of the appropriate professional board in the state. A postsecondary educational institution shall give written notification to all students enrolled in a program or course that customarily leads to professional registration or certification of any change in the status of the course or program compliance with the registration or certification requirements of the appropriate professional board in the state.”
North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education
State Capitol - 15th Floor
600 E Boulevard Ave., Dept. 270
Bismarck, ND 58505-0610
Email
North Dakota Consumer Protection Division
Office of Attorney General
Gateway Professional Center
1050 E Interstate Ave., Ste. 200
Bismarck, ND 58503-5574
Complaint Form
North Dakota SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Tanya Spilovoy
Director, Distance Education & State Authorization
North Dakota University System
1815 Schafer St., Ste. 202
Bismarck, ND 58501-1217
701.328.4102
tanya.spilovoy@ndus.edu
All fully online/distance education programs are exempt. Prospective students are not authorized to be admitted into degree programs that require an internship, practicum, on-ground or field experience.
Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools
35 E Gay St., Ste. 403
Columbus, OH 43215-31388
Complaint Form
Ohio Board of Regents
30 E Broad St., 36th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-3414
Ohio Attorney General
Consumer Protection Section
30 E Broad St., 14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-3400
Complaint Form
Ohio SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Matt Exline
Assistant Director of Program Approval Operations
Ohio Board of Regents
25 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614.728.3095
mexline@regents.state.oh.us
All fully online/distance education programs are exempt. Prospective students are not authorized to be admitted into degree programs that require an internship, practicum, on-ground or field experience.
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Pky., Ste. 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Oklahoma State Board of Private Vocational Schools
3700 Classen Blvd., Ste. 250
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-2864
Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Unit
Attn: Investigative Analyst
313 NE 21st St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Complaint Form
Oklahoma SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Daniel Archer
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Parkway, Ste. 200
P.O. Box 108850
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850
405.225.9142
darcher@osrhe.edu
Pending Authorization.
Oregon Office of Degree Authorization
1500 Valley River Dr., Ste. 100
Eugene, OR 97401
Oregon Department of Education
Private Career Schools Office
255 NE Capitol St.
Salem, OR 97310-0203
Complaint Form
Oregon Attorney General
Financial Fraud/Consumer Protection Section
1162 NE Court St.
Salem, OR 97301-4096
Complaint Form
Oregon SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Juan Baez-Arevalo
Director of Private Post-secondary Education
Higher Education Coordinating Commission
775 Court Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
503.947.5977
juan.baez-arevalo@state.or.us
Exempt through Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market St.
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Office of Attorney General
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Strawberry Square, 14th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Complaint Form
Authorized through the Puerto Rico Council on Education.
Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education
PO Box 1900
San Juan, PR 00910-1900
Puerto Rico Department of Justice
PO Box 9020192
San Juan, PR 00902-0192
Pending Authorization
Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education
Shepard Building
80 Washington St.
Providence, RI 02903
Rhode Island Department of Attorney General
Consumer Protection Unit
150 S Main St.
Providence, RI 02903
Complaint Form
Rhode Island SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Michael Walker-Jones
Assistant Commissioner/External Affairs
RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
560 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886-1304
401.736.1122
Michael.Walker-Jones@riopc.edu
All fully online degree programs are authorized. Prospective students in degree programs that require an internship, practicum, or other field-based experience may pursue the program as long as the program does not originate in South Carolina, nor use teachers, trainers, counselors, advisors, sponsors, or mentors in South Carolina.
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
1333 Main St., Ste. 200
Columbia, SC 29201
Complaint Form
South Carolina SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Clay Barton
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
1122 Lady Street, Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29201
803.737.7781
Cbarton@che.sc.gov
Authorized through the Office of the Secretary of State.
South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E Capitol Ave., Ste. 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
South Dakota Office of Attorney General
Division of Consumer Protection
1302 E Hwy 14, Ste. 3
Pierre, SD 57501-8053
Complaint Form
South Dakota SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Katie Boehnke
Academic Affairs Specialist
South Dakota SARA Coordinator
South Dakota Board of Regents
306 East Capitol Ave., Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605.773.3455
Katie.Boehnke@sdbor.edu
Exempt through Tennessee Higher Education Commission. All fully online and distance education programs are exempt. Prospective students that enroll in academic programs requiring internships, practicums, on-ground, or field experience are required to arrange those experiences themselves. The University of Florida is not authorized to facilitate or enter into any agreement to place students with sites located in Tennessee.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
404 James Robertson Pky., Ste. 1900
Nashville, TN 37243
Complaint Form
Tennessee SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Julie Woodruff
Director of Postsecondary School Authorization and Lead Attorney
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1900
Nashville, TN 37243
615.253.8857
julie.woodruff@tn.gov
Authorized through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Texas Workforce Commission
Career Schools and Colleges
101 E 15th St., Rm. 226-T
Austin, TX 78778-0001
Complaint Form
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
1200 E Anderson Ln.
Austin, TX 78752
Complaint Form Complaint Procedure
Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
PO Box 12548
Austin, TX 78711-2548
Complaint Form
Texas SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Jessica Acton
Program Director
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
1200 E. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78752
512.427.6214
jessica.acton@thecb.state.tx.us
Exempt through State of Utah Division of Consumer Protection.
Utah Division of Consumer Protection
160 E 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Email
Complaint Form
Utah SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Cynthia “Cyd” Grua
Office of the Commissioner for Higher Education
Utah System of Higher Education
Board of Regents Building, The Gateway
60 S 400 W
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
801.321.7152
cgrua@ushe.edu
Exempt through Vermont State Board of Education.
Vermont Department of Education
State Board of Education
120 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
Vermont Attorney General's Office
109 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05609-1001
Vermont SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Cassandra Ryan
School Finance Analyst
Vermont Agency of Education
120 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05620
802.479.8545
Cassandra.Ryan@state.vt.us
Exempt through State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
101 N 14th St.
James Monroe Building
Richmond, VA 23219
Complaint Form
Virginia SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Darlene Derricott
Director of Academic Services
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
101 N. 14th Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
804.2252621
DarleneDerricott@schev.edu
All fully online and distance education programs are exempt. Prospective students are not authorized to be admitted into degree programs that require an internship, practicum, on-ground or field experience.
Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board
917 Lakeridge Way
PO Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Email
Complaint Form
Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
128 SW 10th Ave.
PO Box 43105
Olympia, WA 98504-3105
Email
Complaint Form
Washington State Office of the Attorney General
1125 SE Washington St.
PO Box 40100
Olympia, WA 98504-0100
Email
Complaint Form
Washington SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Tivoli Sharp
Student Achievement Council
PO Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
360.753.7869
tivolis@wsac.wa.gov
District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Education Licensure Commission
810 NE First St., 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Complaint Form
Exempt through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
1018 E Kanawha Blvd, Ste. 700
Charleston, WV 25301-2800
Community and Technical College System of West Virginia
1018 E Kanawha Blvd., Ste. 700
Charleston, WV 25301
West Virginia Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
PO Box 1789
Charleston, W 25326-1789
Complaint Form
West Virginia SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Mark Stotler
Director of Academic Programming
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
1018 Kanawha Blvd. East, Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301
304.558.0262
mark.stotler@wvhepc.edu
Exempt from the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board.
Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
30 W Mifflin St., 9th Floor
PO Box 8696
Madison, WI 53708
Email
Complaint Form
Wisconsin SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Dr. Morna Foy
President, Wisconsin Technical College System and
Chair, Wisconsin Distance Learning Authorization Board
4622 University Avenue - PO Box 7874
Madison, WI 53707-7874
608. 266.1770
President@wtcsystem.edu
All fully online and distance education programs are exempt. Prospective students are not authorized to be admitted into degree programs that require an internship, practicum, on-ground or field experience.
Wyoming Department of Education
2300 Capitol Ave.
Hathaway Building, 2nd Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050
Attorney General's Office
123 Capitol Building
200 W 24th St.
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Wyoming SARA State Portal Entity Contact:
Larry Buchholtz
Fiscal Operations Team Manager
State of Wyoming
Wyoming Community College Commission
2300 Capitol Ave., 5th Floor, Suite B
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307.777.7068
larry.buchholtz@wyo.gov