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1: Important Agency Information to Note
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 (Exempted institutions are specifically named (IC 21-7-13-6"Approved postsecondary educational institution,” authorization is limited to participation in state financial aid.) Link: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2018/ic/titles/021/#21-7-13-5
__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 (Institutions may waive their right to religious exemption and apply for Indiana Board for Proprietary Education Institutional Authorization.)
_____ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
____ Institution _____ Program ___X__ Both
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3: Accreditation
Yes
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
* Institution may have accreditation through either a regional, national, or specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. DOE.
** A religious institution that waives the right to religious exemption may have accreditation through either a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. DOE.
Institutions are required to be accredited or be seeking accreditation with an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. DOE.
4: Exemptions
(IC 21-7-13-6"Approved postsecondary educational institution") Link: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2018/ic/titles/021/#21-7-13-5
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5: Authorization of Distance Education
Yes, unless the institution is a SARA Participating Institution.
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Yes, unless the institution is a SARA Participating Institution.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) adheres to the SARA established uniform standard for physical presence vs. distance education.
6: Physical Presence Policy
The ICHE definition of physical presence reflects that of the SARA Policy Manual.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) adheres to the SARA established uniform standard for physical presence vs. distance education.
7: Student Complaints - SARA Participating Institutions
The student must submit a formal written complaint using the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) student complaint form. The institution will receive a copy of the student complaint and must submit to the (ICHE) a written response. The ICHE will then work with the state SPE in which the student resides to render a decision.
The student complaint is handled by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
Contact Name: Ross Miller
Title: Director of State Authorization and Reciprocity
Agency: Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Address: 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Email: complaints@che.in.gov
Phone: 317.232.1033
URL: https://www.in.gov/che/2744.htm
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8: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
The student should file a complaint through his/her institution of higher education’s established complaint process. Information on the process can usually be found in the institution’s academic catalog, student handbook or website. If the student is unable to resolve the complaint in this manner, he/she should proceed to filing a student complaint with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE).
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Contact Name: Ross Miller
Title: Director of State Authorization and Reciprocity
Agency: Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Address: 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Email: complaints@che.in.gov
Phone: 317.232.1033
URL: https://www.in.gov/che/2744.htm
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9: Surety Bonds
No
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10: Tuition Refund Policy
Yes, The Indiana Career College Student Assurance Fund (CCSAF) was established to refund students who attend for-profit degree granting institutions authorized by the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education.
Private, for-profit institutions
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11: Student Tuition Recovery Fund
Yes, The Indiana Career College Student Assurance Fund (CCSAF) was established to refund students who attend for-profit degree granting institutions authorized by the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education.
Private, for-profit institutions
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12: Reporting
SARA Participating Institutions must verify the institutional academic program inventory and student complaint link. Institutions with a physical presence must report specific program data including headcount. Institutions with no physical presence must report program title and CIP Code.
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13: Enforcement
SARA Participating Institutions may not be renewed for participation. Institutions with a physical presence may not be re-authorized or not be authorized for new degree programs. Institutions with no physical presence may not be re-authorized.
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14: Application Process
The Indiana State Portal Entity, which is the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), requires that institution submit the Application and Approval Form for Institutional Participation In SARA, in addition institutions must verify that the Institutional Academic Program Inventory (API) is correct and provide a link to the institutional student grievance policy.
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15: Fees Associated with Authorization
The Indiana state portal entity has not established a fee for institutions applying for SARA participation. For authorization with a physical presence the SPE has established a fee of $1,000.00. For authorization with no physical presence the SPE has established a fee of $2,000.00.
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16: Records Retention
The institution is notified that student records and financial ledgers must be submitted to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration (IARA).
Agency Name: Indiana Archives and Records Administration
Contact Person: Various Staff
Contact Phone: 317.591.5222
Contact Address: N/A
Contact Email: arc@iara.in.gov
Contact website: https://www.in.gov/iara/
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17: Additional Information
The SPE is working to ensure that all institutions have adequate student transcripts and have samples of all student transcripts on file.