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Category: POSA
Authorization for Postsecondary Career Schools
The Office of Higher Education safeguards the interests of students and prospective students attending occupational schools hospital based schools and cosmetology/barber/hairdresser schools in Connecticut. These educational institutions are granted permission to operate in Connecticut by the Executive Director of the Office of Higher Education after meeting all requirements.
Financial Requirements
Composite Scoring System for Financial Review The U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP (Dec. 1997) has developed a composite scoring system for schools seeking participation in Title IV student assistance programs. This scoring system consists of three ratios that assess five elements of financial health; viability, profitability, liquidity ability to… Continue reading Financial Requirements
Attention Marinello School Students
Everyone understands that this is a difficult time for all students, and everyone is grateful for your patience while student records are collected and filed and transfer opportunities are facilitated. Update as of March 18th 2016; For those students who’re interested in transferring; Kindly complete a Request for Student Transcripts and Records form. Once we… Continue reading Attention Marinello School Students
Curriculum specialists needed for private vocational schools
The Office of Higher Education is seeking individuals to act as curriculum specialists during visits to postsecondary occupational schools in the state. These curriculum specialists will assess the curriculum and instructional sites of these schools based on their expertise, in subject areas. This position is not a time or part time role but rather an… Continue reading Curriculum specialists needed for private vocational schools
Renewal Application Process
The Office of Higher Education will send the school a renewal application package 180 days before the schools recent certificate of authorization expires. The renewal application package will consist of an application form well as copies of the Connecticut General Statutes, Regulations of State Agencies and financial requirements. The school must submit an application to… Continue reading Renewal Application Process
Attention Butler Business/Sawyer School Students
Update; Information Regarding IRS Form 1098 T As you are already aware both Butler Business School in Bridgeport and Sawyer Schools, in Hamden and Hartford ceased operations abruptly on December 30th, 2012. We have received inquiries from former students of both schools who are concerned about receiving IRS form 1098 T for their 2012 tax… Continue reading Attention Butler Business/Sawyer School Students
Authorization Procedures
In order for a postsecondary career school (referred to as “school”) to receive a certificate of operation from the Executive Director of the Office of Higher Education as per section 10a 22c(d) of Connecticuts General Statutes the school must fulfill certain requirements. One such requirement is the submission of a letter of credit to the… Continue reading Authorization Procedures
Resources for Ridley Lowell Students
Updates on Transfer Opportunities for Ridley Lowell Students To stay informed kindly complete and return the provided information sheet to us. Options to Students; Transfer; You have the option to transfer your previously earned coursework to another school pending their review of your transcript. If you choose this option you will need to reapply for… Continue reading Resources for Ridley Lowell Students
Procedures for Approval
To open your school you must submit an application to the Office of Higher Education at least 120 days before your intended opening date (as stated in Section 10a 22k 3 of the Regulations of State Agencies). As part of your application you need to include a statement/forecast (refer to the financial requirements for details).… Continue reading Procedures for Approval
Out-of-State Colleges – Registration
To offer distance education programs to students in Connecticut Private Postsecondary Occupational Schools that do not have a presence in the state can seek registration with the Connecticut Office of Higher Education. This registration is valid until December 31 2021. Must be renewed annually thereafter. To be eligible for consideration Private Postsecondary Occupational Schools must… Continue reading Out-of-State Colleges – Registration