What is SARA?

SARA is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate postsecondary distance education.

Learn how NC-SARA's mission and policies support student consumer protections in distance education.

Visit our directory to find all SARA-approved institutions and regional & state contact information.

The NC-SARA Board is now accepting nominations from the public for new board directors to begin three-year terms in January 2026, with possible re-election to an additional three-year term. Nominations are open from June 2, 2025 – July 3, 2025.