State | College | Action | Date of Action | Comment | Documentation |
| Alabama | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 9/28/2011 | Waiting on response from Alabama Secretary of State Office. | GaNorthwestern/Emails 2 to Alabama.pdf |
| Alaska | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Authorized | 6/28/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Alaska to provide educational services. | GaNorthwestern/All_Alaska_Technical_College_System_of_Georgia[1].pdf |
| Arizona | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 6/29/2011 | The Arizona State Board would not require licensure of distance education programs as long as there will be no physical presence in Arizona, as defined by A.R.S. § 32-3001(5). The Board defines physical presence as the use of any Arizona address, Arizona phone numbers, contact information of anyone listing an Arizona address or program offerings in Arizona. The Board does not license, regulate or have any jurisdiction over public institutions. Persons who are not operating private postsecondary programs under the Board’s jurisdiction are not required by law to obtain a statement of exemption or waiver from the Board. Similarly, the Board is not required to issue statements of exemption or waiver. | GaNorthwestern/Arizona.pdf |
| Arkansas | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 6/29/2011 | Programs have been reviewed and approved by the State of Georgia for inclusion in the SREB Electronic Campus, there is not a need for you to obtain program certification for these degree programs under the Arkansas Rules and Regulations. | GaNorthwestern/ResponseFromArkansas2.pdf |
| California | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 6/28/2011 | Students from CA can take classes via distance education and reside in CA. | GaNorthwestern/California.pdf |
| Colorado | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Authorized | 7/13/2011 | Under current policy, degree-granting institutions must have a physical presence in the state to qualify for state authorization. Have not received response from second TCSG email to verify Colorado has not changed its regulations. | GaNorthwestern/ResponseFromColorado_Parker.pdf |
| Connecticut | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 9/16/2011 | Our college does not have a physical presence in the state of Connecticut and for institution that does not have a physical presence in the state of Connecticut, the regulations do not apply. | GaNorthwestern/ConnecticutCorrespondence.pdf |
| Delaware | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Applied | 6/29/2011 | Just notify us if a Delaware student is receiving federal financial aid. | GaNorthwestern/DelawareResponse.pdf |
| Dist. Columbia | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Applied | 5/23/2011 | | |
| Florida | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/20/2011 | The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is working towards a reciprocal agreement between the 16 member states concerening distance education courses for regionally accreditated institutions (SACS-COC) which are entered into the SREB's e-campus database. Finalization of the agreement should be November 2011. | GaNorthwestern/SREB FL.pdf |
| Hawaii | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 10/27/2011 | Georgian Northwestern Technical College is accredited by COC SACS which is recognized by the United States Department of Education. | GaNorthwestern/Hawaii #11.pdf |
| Idaho | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 6/13/2011 | Effective June 13, 2011, Idaho changed its policy and now requires only those degree granting institutions with actual teaching or business operations inside the state to register. | GaNorthwestern/TCSG Response of No Physical Presence Idaho 9-27-2011.pdf |
| Illinois | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Authorized | 10/27/2011 | Georgia Northwestern College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Illinois to provide educational services. | GaNorthwestern/Illinois Distance Education Regulations.pdf |
| Indiana | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/27/2011 | Per Mr. Ross Miller, Director of Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance from the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education the 25 technical colleges within the Technical College System of Georgia are exempt for having to apply for authorization to teach distance education students to Indiana residents due to TCSG and the 25 technical colleges being a state - public system which is supported by taxation from local and state funds. | GaNorthwestern/Indiana Commission Correspondence Title 570.pdf |
| Iowa | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/13/2011 | TCSG has emailed Iowa a written notice stating none of the 25 technical colleges in Georgia meet any of the conditions (physical presence) in Iowa. TCSG is waiting on a response - a written statement on behalf of all of the schools that essentially states none are required to register with the state of Iowa at this time. | GaNorthwestern/Iowa Communications 1.pdf |
| Kansas | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Applied | 10/25/2011 | The schools of the Technical College System of Georgia do not need to apply with the Kansas Board of Regents for a Certificate of Approval. | GaNorthwestern/KansasCommunications.pdf |
| Kentucky | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/27/2011 | The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is working towards a reciprocal agreement between the 16 member states concerening distance education courses for regionally accreditated institutions (SACS-COC) which are entered into the SREB's e-campus database. Finalization of the agreement should be November 2011. | GaNorthwestern/Kentucky PhysicalPresenceQuestion.pdf |
| Louisiana | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/27/2011 | Waiting on SREB agreement to determine if physical presence is a factor. | GaNorthwestern/Louisiana PhysicalPresenceQuestion.pdf |
| Maine | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 11/7/2011 | On-line instructional service providers, with no physical presence within the boundaries of the State of Maine, are not required to secure Maine licensure to operate as a proprietary school or State Board of Education authorization to operate in Maine as an approved degree-granting institution. | GaNorthwestern/Maine Approval Letter.pdf |
| Maryland | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/27/2011 | The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is working towards a reciprocal agreement between the 16 member states concerening distance education courses for regionally accreditated institutions (SACS-COC) which are entered into the SREB's e-campus database. Finalization of the agreement should be November 2011. | GaNorthwestern/Maryland PhysicalPresenceQuestion.pdf |
| Massachusetts | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Authorized | 10/27/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Massachusetts to provide educational services. | GaNorthwestern/Massachusetts Distance Education Regulations.pdf |
| Michigan | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 6/1/2011 | Distance Education: Approval or licensure by the State of Michigan is not required to provide online instruction to Michigan residents unless the school has a physical presence in the state. Physical presence does not include conducting courses such as internships, clinicals, practicum’s, etc. An institution having faculty working from the state requires approval if the institution wishes to incorporate or file a certificate of authority to operate. Public Institutions: Public Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges are not required to seek approval or licensure to operate, advertise,recruit or employ faculty within the state. | GaNorthwestern/Michigan.pdf |
| Minnesota | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Authorized | 9/20/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Minnesota to provide educational services. | GaNorthwestern/Minnesota Distance Education Regulations.pdf |
| Mississippi | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/27/2011 | The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is working towards a reciprocal agreement between the 16 member states concerening distance education courses for regionally accreditated institutions (SACS-COC) which are entered into the SREB's e-campus database. Finalization of the agreement should be November 2011. | GaNorthwestern/Mississippi PhysicalPresenceQuestion.pdf |
| Missouri | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 9/27/2011 | Waiting on response from Missouri Department of Higher Education | GaNorthwestern/Email 2 to Missouri.pdf |
| Montana | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 10/27/2011 | Received letter of State Authorization. | GaNorthwestern/Tech Coll System of GA-Authorization Ltr Montana.pdf |
| Nebraska | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 8/4/2011 | In Nebraska approval is not needed to offer courses or programs that are entirely online with no physical presence in the state. | GaNorthwestern/Nebraska OnlineNotice.pdf |
| Nevada | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 11/10/2011 | - Commission on Postsecondary Education to verify TCSG may complete and submit one Form 100 - Online Education Certification as to each college completing and submitting individually. | GaNorthwestern/NevadaCommunication_4.pdf |
| New Hampshire | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 10/7/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College does not have a physical presence in the state of Hew Hampshire. Under New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules, Chapter Pos 1001.01, the Commission has construed its jurisdiction not to extend to "An out-of-state institution with no physical presence in the state of New Hampshire" that is accredited by a regional or national agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education. XXX Technical College is accredited by XXX which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education | GaNorthwestern/NewHampshireEMailResponse.pdf |
| New Jersey | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/20/2011 | TCSG has emailed the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education for verification that the 25 technical colleges with the Technical College System of Georgia do not require licensure due to no physical presence. | GaNorthwestern/NewJerseyCommunications_1.pdf |
| New Mexico | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/5/2011 | The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is currently reviewing its state approval process to ensure it reflects appropriate oversight and desired outcomes. Public out-of-state institutions are given a waiver from meeting the New Mexico statutory requirements until June 30, 2012 as NMHED expects to have the approval process available and posted to their website by early April 2012. | GaNorthwestern/NewMexicoCommunications.pdf |
| New York | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 10/14/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College does not have a physical presence in the state of New York and does not need to apply for approval from the New York State Education Department. | GaNorthwestern/NewYorkCommunications.pdf |
| North Carolina | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 9/20/2011 | Waiting on responses from The Board of Governors [The University of North Carolina] and North Carolina Community College System/Office of Proprietary School Services. | GaNorthwestern/Email to North Carolina OPSS 9-20-11.pdf |
| North Dakota | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 1/17/2012 | North Dakota exempts publicly funded/operated institutions from oversight. | GaNorthwestern/North Dakota Exemption approval.pdf |
| Ohio | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/28/2011 | Per email communications, the 25 technical colleges of TCSG do not engage in activities to trigger a review process so the 25 technical colleges are exempt from licensure. Waiting on exemption letter from the Ohio Board of Regents. | GaNorthwestern/OhioCommunications_1.pdf |
| Oklahoma | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/28/2011 | The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is working towards a reciprocal agreement between the 16 member states concerening distance education courses for regionally accreditated institutions (SACS-COC) which are entered into the SREB's e-campus database. Finalization of the agreement should be November 2011. | GaNorthwestern/Oklahoma PhysicalPresenceQuestion.pdf |
| Oregon | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Authorized | 10/25/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Oregon to provide educational services. | GaNorthwestern/OregonCommunications.pdf |
| Pennsylvania | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Authorized | 10/24/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Pennsylvania to provide educational services | GaNorthwestern/PACorrespondence.pdf |
| Rhode Island | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 10/28/2011 | It shall be the policy of the Board of Governors for Higher Education that, so long as a provider of distance learning has no physical presence in Rhode Island, it will not be subject to Board of Governors regulations. [Please see page A-3.2 of the policy for a definition of physical presence.] | GaNorthwestern/Rhode Island.pdf |
| South Carolina | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 5/23/2011 | Application - In Progress | GaNorthwestern/SouthCarolina.pdf |
| South Dakota | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 5/23/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Education Department (COE or COC) and si approved to offer its students federal financial aid | GaNorthwestern/SD Corrospondence.pdf |
| Tennessee | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 6/21/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College does not engage in any activities (physical presence) as defined by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission so according to the Distance Education Authorization Requirements in Tennessee, no other action is needed by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. | GaNorthwestern/TN Distance Education Authorization Requirements - Final.pdf |
| Texas | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/28/2011 | The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is working towards a reciprocal agreement between the 16 member states concerening distance education courses for regionally accreditated institutions (SACS-COC) which are entered into the SREB's e-campus database. Finalization of the agreement should be November 2011. | GaNorthwestern/Texas PhysicalPresenceQuestion.pdf |
| Utah | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Authorized | 10/28/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Utah to provide educational services. | GaNorthwestern/Utah.pdf |
| Vermont | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/13/2011 | TCSG has emailed verifying that the 25 technical colleges of Georgia do not have or intend to have a physical presence in Vermont. TCSG is waiting on response indicating that approval from the state of Vermont is not required. | GaNorthwestern/VermontCommunications_1.pdf |
| Virginia | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 6/8/2011 | If an out-of-state institution does not plan to operate a facility in Virginia and/or the mechanism by which instruction is initiated (server) is not located within Virginia, the school does not meet Virginia’s criterion of physical presence. Any school not meeting this criterion is ineligible for certification to operate in Virginia. This ineligibility would not prevent or prohibit an out-of-state institution from offering postsecondary instruction via distance learning to residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Those students, however, would not benefit from protections available to students attending institutions that are certified by SCHEV. SCHEV is unable to speculate as to what effect, if any, its physical presence requirement may have on the Title IV eligibility of Virginia residents enrolled in distance learning programs offered by out-of-state institutions that are ineligible for certification. The U.S. Department has indicated that it plans to publish a Dear Colleague Letter that will address this issue, among others. | GaNorthwestern/Virginia.pdf |
| Washington | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 11/10/2011 | Georgia Northwestern technical College does not have a physical presence in the state of Washington so authorization. from the Washington State Higher Education Board should not be required. Waiting on letter stating licensure is not required from the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board. | GaNorthwestern/WashingtonCommunicationsFinal.pdf |
| West Virginia | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Pending | 10/20/2011 | The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is working towards a reciprocal agreement between the 16 member states concerening distance education courses for regionally accreditated institutions (SACS-COC) which are entered into the SREB's e-campus database. Finalization of the agreement should be November 2011. | GaNorthwestern/West Virginia PhysicalPresenceQuestion.pdf |
| Wisconsin | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Approved | 6/2/2011 | "Under s.38.50 (1)(e)2., Wis Stats., '[s]chools that are supported mainly by taxes' are exempt from EAB oversight. Because the exemption is not restricted to public institutions governed by the state of Wisconsin, the EAB has consistently interpreted it to mean any public college or university that is an instrumentality of a state is exempt. Because your institution meets this criterion, it is deemed to be exempt from EAB oversight. Should your institution offer programs in a regulated profession, such as nursing, counseling or teacher training, you are adivsed to contact those respective oversight bodies (e.g., the Department of Regulation and Licensing or the Department of Public Instruction) about requirements specific to those programs." | GaNorthwestern/Wisconsin.pdf |
| Wyoming | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Not Authorized | 10/28/2011 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Wyoming to provide educational services. | GaNorthwestern/WyomingCommunications.pdf |