Whether you are considering attending, or currently enrolled in an ACCSC-accredited institution, you should have confidence in ACCSC accreditation, which has been continuously recognized by the United States Department of Education as a reliable authority on quality education since 1967.
Complaints
- Check our Directory to see if your school is accredited by ACCSC.
- Complaints are only received in writing and responded to in writing. Visit the Complaints Page for more information.
- Not sure if you have a complaint – just have a question? Send us an email at complaints@accsc.org
Transcripts
Looking for a transcript from a school that closed? Click here for the state contact information
ACCSC Accreditation Verification for Closed Schools
Proof my closed school was accredited by ACCSC when I graduated – Click here to email the ACCSC team that issues these letters
Issues with Federal Student Loans
Labor/Employment Related Issues
For employees of ACCSC-accredited schools
Discrimination & Title IX
For concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, color, and national origin or against persons with disabilities, or sexual harassment
United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Accessibility
- Click here for ACCSC’s Typing Accessibility
ACCSC’s Standards of Accreditation sets forth the requirements for a school to operate and maintain their accreditation. These standards require ACCSC-accredited institutions to:
- Observe ethical practices and procedures in the recruitment of students. A school must comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to student recruitment.
- Issue an enrollment agreement for all enrolled students which includes information on tuition, class attendance, school policies, and refund policies.
- Provide an opportunity for prospective students to review the school catalog prior to signing the enrollment agreement. The catalog includes information on admission requirements, program objectives, transfer-of-credit policies, school policies, student services, and the school’s refund policy.
- Employ faculty that have appropriate prior work experience in the field and are trained in instructional methods and teaching skills. Additionally, schools must certify or license faculty when required by state law.
- Ensure that sufficient equipment and learning stations are provided to allow each student adequate scheduled time for practice and that all machinery and equipment are provided with proper safety devices.
- Maintain a student services program that responds to individual student needs. Services must include academic advising; testing and tutoring services; supervision of attendance records; and graduate employment assistance.
- Make an official transcript available to students upon request in accordance with the school’s policies.
- Utilize a policy and procedure for handling student complaints and inform students in writing of that policy and procedure.
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Accredited Schools
Search our complete directory of ACCSC accredited vocational programs by school name, location, credentials and/or categories
Prospective
Students
When you attend an ACCSC-accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality.
Transfer of
Credit
Accredited institutions should establish fair and equitable transfer of credit policies
Complaints
The Commission’s primary responsibility in reviewing complaints is to ensure that member schools remain in continuous compliance with accreditation requirements.
Closed School
Guide
Information for students if the school they are attending will be closing
