Category: Postsecondary

If an out of state program has any presence in Connecticut it must obtain a license from the state. However these institutions are not accredited by the State of Connecticut because the degree is granted in their home state. To offer programs in Connecticut that involve presence all out of state institutions must have regional… Continue reading Applying for Programs Offered by Institutions Located Outside of Connecticut

The Minority Advancement Program (MAP) aims to enhance diversity among college students and graduates in Connecticut. Since its establishment in 1983 MAP has played a role in assisting Connecticut colleges and universities with recruiting and enrolling more minority students. Currently minority students make up 32 percent of the public college and university enrollments totaling 31,654… Continue reading Program for the Advancement of Minorities

The Statewide OER Council As of July 1 2019 Public Act Number 19 117 established the Open Educational Resources Council. This statewide body is responsible for developing a plan to provide resources that will benefit college students across Connecticut. To find out information, about the Connecticut Open Educational Resources Coordinating Council and its initiatives please… Continue reading Open Educational Resources

Institutions located outside Connecticut that wish to offer courses or programs to residents of the state should carefully review Sections 10a 34 23 and 10a 34 24 of the Regulations for Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Education. These sections will help determine whether approval is required or not. The definition of… Continue reading Online Authorization for Institutions Outside Connecticut

To offer distance education programs to students in Connecticut, colleges and universities that do not have a presence in the state and are not part of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) must apply to the CT Office of Higher Education. The registration will be valid until December 31 2020. Then it needs to be… Continue reading Registration – Out-of-State Colleges

Promoting Diversity in Higher Education Discover grant programs designed to enhance diversity among college students and graduates. Authorizing Vocational Training Schools We carefully. Approve postsecondary schools that offer vocational training programs. Access Important Data with Ease Easily access data on degrees conferred collegiate enrollment, academic programs and postsecondary institutions through our searchable databases. Financial Aid… Continue reading Postsecondary Institutions: What You Need to Know

The Office of Higher Education (OHE) is responsible for granting licenses and accrediting colleges and universities in Connecticut. In accordance with state laws OHE must approve proposals from these institutions for purposes including; Evaluating program modifications, which can be either non substantive changes to existing programs. Granting a license that allows institutions to enroll students… Continue reading Process, Applications for Independent Institutions of Higher Education

The Office of Higher Education is responsible for ensuring the protection and well being of students and prospective students who attend colleges and universities in Connecticut. Their main goal is to ensure that these institutions, whether non profit or for profit meet the standards of quality and comply with both state and federal regulations. This… Continue reading Academic Approval Process