Application and Approval Form for Institution Participation in SARA
An institution applying to operate under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) must submit this form to its Home State's State Portal Entity. The form is used for both initial application and renewals. Institutions should indicate on the top right area of the first page if it's an initial application or a renewal application.
APPLICATION AND APPROVAL FORM FOR INSTITUTION PARTICIPATION IN SARA
The application and approval form for institution participation in SARA has been updated and the new version, linked above, is effective January 1, 2025. Moving forward, please make sure to use this version to seek initial or renewal participation in SARA.
This latest version includes: the addition of language related to adverse action that was approved during the 2023 Policy Modification Process cycle and has an effective date of January 1, 2025 (PMP23-0331); updates to institution “contact roles”; additional minor edits based on feedback from regional compacts and State Portal Entities. To easily identify the updates and changes you will also find a “redline version” below.
Please contact your SPE with any questions.
Financial Responsibility Ratio Methodology Calculation – Updated Links (2.4.2022)
Link to Appendix A to Subpart L of Part 668 - Ratio Methodology for Propriety Institutions: eCFR :: 34 CFR Part 668 Subpart L -- Financial Responsibility
Link to Appendix B to Subpart L of Part 668 - Ratio Methodology for Private Non-Profit Institutions: eCFR :: 34 CFR Part 668 Subpart L -- Financial Responsibility
Application and Approval Form for State Membership in SARA
This form is for states. A state that would like to apply for or renew membership in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) must submit this form and required documentation to its regional education compact’s SARA office.