Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
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1: Important Agency Information to Note
The Board licenses and regulates 228 private postsecondary educational institutions operating vocational and degree programs. These private universities, colleges, career colleges, and vocational schools annually serve approximately 300,000 students.
2: Types of Educational Providers Authorized
____ Public, in-state degree granting institutions
____ 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
_X__ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
_X__ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
____ Religious institutions
____ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
____ Institution _____ Program __X___ Both
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3: Accreditation
No
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Accreditation Required for:
____ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
____ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
____ Private, out-of-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
____ Private, in-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
____ 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
____ Religious institutions
____ Tribally-controlled institutions
____ Federal Institutions
____ Municipal institutions
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4: Exemptions
YES
Religious Exemption and others. Follow ARS 32-3021 F1-12
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5: Authorization of Distance Education
No
Yes
No
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6: Physical Presence Policy
From Rules Document
10.“Operate” has the meaning specified in A.R.S. § 32-3001 and includes the concept of “physical presence” as defined by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements Policies and Standards, dated August 19, 2014 (See http://nc-sara.org).
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7: Student Complaints - SARA Participating Institutions
We provide the link to the SARA complaint process
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Contact Name – Keith Blanchard
Title - Deputy Director
Agency – Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Address – 1740 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Email – keith.blanchard@azppse.gov
Phone - (602) 542-5769
URL – www.azppse.gov
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8: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
Complete complaint form. Investigator will contact complainant.
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Complaint process is for any school we license.
Contact Name – Keith Blanchard
Title - Deputy Director
Agency – Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Address – 1740 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Email – keith.blanchard@azppse.gov
Phone - (602) 542-5769
URL – www.azppse.gov
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9: Surety Bonds
Most institutions are required to secure a bond. That bond could be increased, decreased, or eliminated during the application review and board approval process.
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Would depend on the institution, accreditation status, financial status.
10: Tuition Refund Policy
Yes – All institutions.
All institutions
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11: Student Tuition Recovery Fund
Yes - All institutions, regardless of accreditation status, must pay into the Student Tuition Recovery Fund annually.
All institutions
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12: Reporting
Accreditation, financial performance. Data collected at initial licensing and annually during renewal process.
Renewal cycle is one year
Generic data is available through the boards annual report.
https://elicense.az.gov
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13: Enforcement
Possible revocation of license, civil penalty.
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14: Application Process
All new institutions must submit a letter of intent. Once licensure is determined, the institution will complete the E-Licensing process (elicense.az.gov).
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15: Fees Associated with Authorization
R4-39-201. Fees
A. The filing fee for an original license to operate private vocational or degree-granting programs is $2,000.
B. The annual filing fee for a license renewal to continue to operate private vocational or degree-granting programs is the following amount based upon annual gross tuition revenues:
| Gross Tuition | Fee |
|---|---|
| <$50K | $750.00 |
| $50K - $249,999 | $975.00 |
| $250K - $499,999 | $1,375.00 |
| $500K - $999,999 | $1,800.00 |
| $1M - $2,499,999 | $2,300.00 |
| $2.5M - $6,999,999 | $2,750.00 |
| $7M - $9,999,999 | $3,100.00 |
| $10M - $13,999,999 | $4,200.00 |
| $14M - $19,999,999 | $5,000.00 |
| $20M and above | $6,000.00 |
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16: Records Retention
All schools that close are required to provide electronic records (in Parchment format) to the State Board within 30 days of closure.
Agency Name – Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Contact Person – Jacqueline Rome
Contact Phone - 602-542-5716
Contact Address 1740 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Contact Email – jacqueline.rome@azppse.gov
Contact web site – www.azppse.gov
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17: Additional Information
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