State Authorization, Professional Licensure & Distance Learning Complaint Process

The US Department of Education requires institutions offering distance education programs to students outside of its home state to acquire authorization from the states in which students reside. Regulations vary from state to state. The following quick links provide more information:

an image of an online learner

STATE AUTHORIZATION

the word licensure highlighted in green

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

an image of a packed bag

STUDENT RELOCATION

a person completing a paper form

COMPLAINT PROCESS