What Does “Accredited” mean?
“Accredited” means that a private career college or school has voluntarily applied for accreditation by a non-governmental agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education and has met certain educational and operational standards prescribed by that agency. The accrediting agencies most frequently associated with this process are:
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ABHES Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N. Falls Church, VA 22043 Phone: 703.917.9503 web: www.abhes.org |
HLC or NCA The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: 800.621.7440 | 312.263.0456 Web: www.ncahlc.org |
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ACCSC Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and College 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703.247.4212 Web: www.accsct.org |
NACCAS National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology 4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1300 Alexandria, VA 22302 Phone: 703.600.7600 Web: www.naccas.org
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ACICS Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges 750 First Street NE, Suite 980 Washington, DC 20002-4241 Phone: 202.336.6780 Web: www.acics.org
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NCRA National Court Reporters Association Phone: 800.272.6272 Web: www.ncraonline.org |
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AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100 Web: www.avma.org |
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