Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
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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
_____ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
____ Institution _____ Program ____X_ Both
“Authorization” varies with institution. Nebraska Department of Education authorizes non-degree granting institutions and may have different responses
3: Accreditation
Yes. if there is a physical presence.
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
_____ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
All institutions falling under this agency must be accredited by an entity approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Religious institutions fall under this agency if they offer an academic degree.
4: Exemptions
Nebraska Department of Education covers non-degree granting and has exemptions.
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5: Authorization of Distance Education
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Yes.
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6: Physical Presence Policy
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7: Student Complaints - SARA Participating Institutions
Student must have exhausted all options at the institution; then this agency covers the complaint.
Student must have exhausted all options at the institution; then this agency covers the complaint.
- Contact Name: Kathleen Fimple
- Title: Academic Programs Officer
- Agency: Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
- Address: PO Box 95005, Lincoln, NE 68509-5009
- Email: Kathleen.fimple@nebraska.gov
- Phone: 402-471-0030
- URL:
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8: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
Staff would assist the student in contacting the appropriate agency in the home state of the institution.
A Nebraska student at an out-of-state institution could also contact the Attorney General’s consumer protection division.
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- Contact Name: Kathleen Fimple
- Title: Academic Programs Officer
- Agency: Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
- Address: PO Box 95005, Lincoln, NE 68509-5009
- Email: Kathleen.fimple@nebraska.gov
- Phone: 402-471-0030
- URL:
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9: Surety Bonds
Yes, for for-profit institutions.
For for-profit institutions with a physical presence there is a Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund.
10: Tuition Refund Policy
Institutions must have one if not under Title IV (with physical presence).
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11: Student Tuition Recovery Fund
Yes
For for-profit institutions with a physical presence there is a Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund
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12: Reporting
Program name and award, enrollments, completions, accreditation actions
Annually; renewal typically every five years.
Yes.
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13: Enforcement
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14: Application Process
Complete application and submit fee. The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education votes on the application at one of its regular meetings.
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=85-2403
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15: Fees Associated with Authorization
Yes
Varies
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16: Records Retention
Statute requires they be deposited at the University of Nebraska.
- Agency Name: University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Registrar
- Contact Person:
- Contact Phone: 402-472-3635
- Contact Address: Transcripts, 107 Canfield Administration Building, Lincoln, NE 68588-0416
- Contact Email:
- Contact web site: http://registrar.unl.edu
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17: Additional Information
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