Accreditation Contact Information

• student@sicgov.us

Information on Accredited Institutions

• Accredited schools
• Accredited Internships, residencies, or programs
• Performance data by accreditor

Accreditor Recognition Criteria and Process

• The goal of accreditation is to ensure that institutions of higher education meet acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation in the United States involves non-governmental entities (accrediting organizations) as well as federal and state government agencies (these three entities are formally known as the Triad). Accreditation's quality assurance function is one of the three main elements of oversight governing the Higher Education Act's (HEA's) federal student aid programs. In order for students to receive federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) for postsecondary study, the institution must be accredited by a "nationally recognized" accrediting agency.
• To help strengthen the postsecondary institutional accountability triad among the (1) Department of Education (Department), (2) States, and (3) Accrediting Agencies, the Accreditation Group (AG) has reinstated its former State Liaison roles.

Information on Recognized Accreditors

• The designated Senior Department Official makes the final decision regarding recognition or renewal of recognition of a State agency. Agencies may be granted initial recognition or renewal of recognition for a period of up to four years.

SIC Data Center

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