Federal Requirements

The U.S. Secretary of Education recognizes accreditation by SACSCOC Commission on Colleges in establishing the eligibility of higher education institutions to participate in programs authorized under Title IV of the 1998 Higher Education Amendments and other federal programs. Through its periodic review of institutions of higher education, the Commission assures the public that it is a reliable authority on the quality of education provided by its member institutions. The federal statute includes mandates that the Commission review an institution in accordance with criteria outlined in the regulations of the Amendments developed by the U.S. Department of Education.

As part of the review process, institutions are required to document compliance with those criteria and the Commission is obligated to consider such compliance when the institution is reviewed for initial membership or continued accreditation.

See the Federal Requirements section [PDF] in The Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement

Federal Requirements: Reaccreditation Assignments

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