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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
__X__ Public, in-state, non-degree granting institutions
__X__ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
__X__ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
__X__ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
__X__ Religious institutions
_____ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
__X__ Institution _____ Program _____ Both
Unless exempted by statute or this rule, a postsecondary educational institution which maintains a presence within the state of Idaho, or that operates or purports to operate from a location within the state of Idaho, shall register and hold a valid certificate of registration issued by the Board. An institution shall not conduct, provide, offer, or sell a course or courses of study, or degree unless registered.
Courses or courses of study must follow applicable trade or occupational board training curriculum standards, and may require additional programmatic accreditation.
3: Accreditation
Yes, Degree granting institutions must be fully accredited, by a Board recognized accrediting organization. (full institution accreditation).
Non-accredited institutions cannot grant degrees and must operate as non-degree granting institution.
Accreditation is not required for non-degree granting institutions; have surety bond requirement.
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 (if degree-granting)
_____ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
The Board recognizes the regional and national accreditation organizations that are recognized by and in good standing with the United States Department of Education, and which accredit entire colleges or universities, and which do not accredit only courses or courses of study (such as specialized accreditation organizations).
4: Exemptions
Institutions with no physical presence in Idaho. Certain private, non-profit, specifically-named institutions that are grandfathered from before the registration requirement went into effect.
See above
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5: Authorization of Distance Education
No; however, institution activity/clinicals within the state, can trigger physical presence and require registration.
Determined by physical presence.
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6: Physical Presence Policy
An institution shall be deemed to have a presence in Idaho, or to be operating or purporting to be operating from a location within the state of Idaho, if it owns, rents, leases, or uses any office or other type of physical location in Idaho, including a mailing or shipping center, or if it represents in any way, such as on an electronic or Internet website, to have an Idaho street or mailing address, including a post office box in Idaho, for purposes of conducting, providing, offering or selling a course or courses of study or degrees.
https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/08/080111.pdf
IDAPA 08.01.11.200.03
IDAPA 08.01.11.300.03
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7: Student Complaints - SARA Participating Institutions
Consumer fraud: https://www.ag.idaho.gov/consumer-protection/
Contact Name: Tamara Baysinger
Title: State Authorization Program Manager
Agency: Office of State Board of Education
Address: 650 W State Street, Suite 307, Boise, ID 83720
Email: tbaysinger@edu.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-332-1587
URL: https://boardofed.idaho.gov/higher-education-private/private-colleges-degree-granting/state-authorization-reciprocity-agreement-sara/complaint-procedures/
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8: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
Consumer protection issues: https://www.ag.idaho.gov/consumer-protection/
No – distance education with no physical presence.
Yes – exempt institutions with physical presence.
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9: Surety Bonds
Yes, if non-accredited. https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH24/SECT33-2406/
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10: Tuition Refund Policy
No, but proprietary schools are required to commit to teaching out or refunding students if the schools are unable to fulfill their obligations to students.
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11: Student Tuition Recovery Fund
No
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12: Reporting
Refer to registration form.
annually
Public information, with certain exceptions pursuant to public records law
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13: Enforcement
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14: Application Process
See application forms
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15: Fees Associated with Authorization
Defined in IDAPA 08.01.11 and registration form.
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16: Records Retention
No regulations
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17: Additional Information
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