What does accreditation mean for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ?
April 5, 2021
Accreditation by NWCCU (Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities) provides important benefits for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ degrees.
A large number of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students finance their educations at least in part through Federal Financial Aid. In 2019-20, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ:
- Accreditation makes Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ eligible for federal grants and loans.
- Accreditation allows Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ to maintain compliance with federal rules and policies.
- Completion of the rigorous peer review process signals that Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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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