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1: Important Agency Information to Note
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2: Types of Educational Providers Authorized
__X__ Public, in-state degree granting institutions
__X__ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
_____ Public, in-state, non-degree granting institutions
_____ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
_____ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
_____ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
__X__ Religious institutions
__X__ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
_____Institution _____Program ___X__ Both
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3: Accreditation
Yes
Accreditation Required for:
__X__ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
_____ Public, in-state, non-degree granting institutions
_____ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
_____ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
_____ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
__X__ Religious institutions
__X__ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
All institutions must be accredited by national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
4: Exemptions
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5: Authorization of Distance Education
Yes
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6: Physical Presence Policy
Physical presence includes a building, classroom or an office used to distribute education or marketing online classes.
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If an institution has a physical presence in North Dakota – such as a classroom, building, or even an office, they need to get approval from the State Board of Higher Education, and information gathered is in more detail.
7: Student Complaints - SARA Participating Institutions
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has delegated to NDUS college and university officials authority and responsibility to resolve student and other complaints. Absent applicable law or policy establishing another remedy, the first step in resolving student or other complaints or grievances is to attempt to resolve the matter directly with the administration of the involved institution under established institution complaint or grievance procedures. Every North Dakota institution (private, for-profit, and public) is required to establish, publish, and enforce policies related to complaints and grievances. With limited exceptions, a student or other person who contacts the NDUS office regarding complaints regarding exempted or authorized North Dakota institutions or those participating in the SARA will be referred to college or university officials responsible for resolving those matters. In the event that institutional processes do not result in a successful resolution of a complaint, NDUS is responsible for the final resolution of any such complaints originating at any authorized, exempted, or SARA participant institution, public or private. If the student is a North Dakota resident attending a distance education program at a SARA institution in another state, the student will need to begin the complaint process at the institution they are attending. In the event that institutional processes do not result in a successful resolution of your complaint, the SARA Portal Agency of that state is responsible for the final resolution of the complaint
Every North Dakota institution (private, for-profit, and public) is required to establish, publish, and enforce policies related to complaints and grievances.
Complaints can be sent to NDUS State Authorization
Contact Name: Claire Gunwall
Title: Director of Academic Affairs
Agency: North Dakota University System
Address: 600 East Boulevard Ave, Dept 215, Bismarck, ND 58505-0230
Email: stateauth@ndus.edu
Phone: 701-328-4140
URL: https://ndus.edu/
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8: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
If a student is a North Dakota resident attending a distance education program at a non-SARA institution in another state, the student will need to begin the complaint process at the institution they are attending. In the event that institutional processes do not result in a successful resolution of the student's complaint, the SARA Portal Agency of that state is responsible for the final resolution of the complaint.
Every institution (private, for-profit, and public) is required to establish, publish, and enforce policies related to complaints and grievances.
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Contact Name: Claire Gunwall
Title: Director of Academic Affairs
Agency: North Dakota University System
Address: 600 East Boulevard Ave, Dept 215, Bismarck, ND 58505-0230
Email: stateauth@ndus.edu
Phone: 701-328-4140
URL: https://ndus.edu/
No specific link. Information can be found under the Complaint Process heading under the web page https://ndus.edu/state-authorization-sara
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9: Surety Bonds
Yes
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If an institution has a physical presence in our state surety bonds are required.
10: Tuition Refund Policy
Yes
North Dakota University System institutions.
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11: Student Tuition Recovery Fund
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12: Reporting
Institutions must complete an application which includes the institution name, web address, location, type, contact information, accrediting agency information, sanctions/warnings, federal financial responsibility composite score, type of presence in ND, program licensure information, and application fee.
Annually
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13: Enforcement
Institutions that are not in compliance will be denied for the initial or renewal application.
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14: Application Process
Institution applications includes institution name, web address, location, type, contact information, accrediting agency information, sanctions/warnings, federal financial responsibility composite score, type of presence in ND, program licensure information, and application fee.
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15: Fees Associated with Authorization
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- Institutions without physical presence/online only – new and renewal – $250
- Institutions with physical presence – new application - $4500
- Institutions with physical presence – renewal - $2000
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16: Records Retention
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17: Additional Information
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