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1: Important Agency Information to Note
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2: Types of Educational Providers Authorized
____ Public, in-state degree granting institutions
____ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
____ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
____ 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
__X_ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
__X_ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
____ Religious institutions
____ Tribally-controlled institutions
__X_ Federal Institutions
____ Municipal institutions
__X__ Institution _____ Program _____ Both
TWC regulates the schools themselves. In some cases we co-regulate with other State agencies that do regulate individual programs. In these cases we just require proof of approval by the other agency before we’ll approve our end.
3: Accreditation
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Accreditation Required for:
____ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
____ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
____ Private, out-of-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
____ Private, in-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
____ 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
____ Religious institutions
____ Tribally-controlled institutions
____ Federal Institutions
____ Municipal institutions
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4: Exemptions
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5: Authorization of Distance Education
Yes
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Yes
Only degree granting institutions can be eligible for exclusion from regulation in this situation.
6: Physical Presence Policy
Physical presence is considered when an institution conducts operations and/or training with state boundaries. Externships/clinicals are not considered a physical presence.
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7: Student Complaints - SARA Participating Institutions
TWC would conduct the complaint in line with our current investigation methods. If the complaint is substantiated SARA would be notified along with any other relevant state agencies.
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8: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
Complaint is initiated and investigated by dedicated staff.
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Agency: TWC Career Schools and Colleges
Address: 101 E 15th Street, Austin TX 78778
Email: career.schools@twc.texas.gov
Phone: 512-936-3100
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Institutions approved under SARA are not required to follow TWC’s complaint process.
9: Surety Bonds
No
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10: Tuition Refund Policy
Yes – All institutions licensed must have an approve refund policy.
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11: Student Tuition Recovery Fund
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12: Reporting
Completion, Placement and Employment information
Yearly
Yes
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13: Enforcement
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14: Application Process
Applicants must submit listed documentation within established time frames.
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15: Fees Associated with Authorization
Yes. $1001 for small school/$3000 for large school. Plus staff application fee’s.
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16: Records Retention
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From the school or transcript repository. TWC does not maintain records.
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17: Additional Information
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