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What does accreditation mean for ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø?

April 5, 2021

Accreditation by NWCCU (Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities) provides important benefits for ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø. Accreditation provides a means of demonstrating quality via an external review process, encourages continuous improvement through self-study and evaluation, and ensures institutional integrity. This evaluation process and approval affords substantial benefits to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø and its students.

Benefits to students:

  • Without institutional accreditation, our students would not be able to apply for Federal Financial Aid. 
  • Students benefit from the facilitation of transfer of credits between ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø and other accredited institutions. 
  • Graduation from an accredited institution is required in order to apply for state licensure in some professions. 
  • Accreditation communicates the quality and value of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø degrees.

A large number of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students finance their educations at least in part through Federal Financial Aid. In 2019-20, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø undergraduates received $24 million in federal student loans, $14 million in Pell Grants, and $40 million in grant or scholarship aid from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources. Without accreditation, our students would not be eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid, and many would not be able to attend.

Benefits to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø:

  • Accreditation makes ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø eligible for federal grants and loans.
  • Accreditation allows ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø to maintain compliance with federal rules and policies.
  • Completion of the rigorous peer review process signals that ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø meets accreditation standards and is fulfilling its mission.

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) provides more information on the benefits of accreditation.

 


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