State Approval Regulations for Distance Education (Program Integrity)
 
Friday, May 24, 2013

StateCollegeActionDate of ActionCommentDocumentation
AlabamaSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized5/1/2013 Southeastern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Alabama to provide educational services 
AlaskaSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Alaska to provide educational services. 
ArkansasSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized5/1/2013 Southeastern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Arkansas to provide educational services 
ArizonaSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/13/2011The 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.States/ResponseFromArizonaStateBoard.pdf
CaliforniaSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/1/2011Public institutions do not need to seek approval to offer distance education programs in California.States/ResponseFromCalifornia.pdf
ColoradoSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College does not have a physical presence and therefore no application is required with the state of Colorado.States/ResponseFromColorado.pdf
ConnecticutSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College does not have a physical presence in the state of Conneticut and for institutions that do not have a physical presence in the state of Conneticut, the regulations do not apply. 
Dist. ColumbiaSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Applied5/23/2011  
DelawareSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College has no physical presence in Delaware. Therefore, no approval is required. 
FloridaSoutheastern Technical CollegePending5/21/2013The 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 is in process. States/Email to Florida 6-15-2011.pdf
HawaiiSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is accredited by the Commision on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools which is recognized by the US Department of Education.http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0446E/HRS_0446E-0001_0006.htm
IdahoSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/1/2011Effective 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. 
IllinoisSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is not authorized/licensed by the state of Illinois to provide educational services. 
IndianaSoutheastern Technical CollegePending12/1/2011Per 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. 
IowaSoutheastern Technical CollegePending12/1/2011TCSG 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. 
KansasSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/1/2011The colleges within the Technical College System of Georgia do not need to apply with the Kansas Board of Regents for a Certificate of Approval.States/KansasCommunications.pdf
KentuckySoutheastern Technical CollegePending12/1/2011The 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. 
LouisianaSoutheastern Technical CollegePending7/1/2011Currently waiting on the SREB agreement to determine if physical presence is a factor. 
MaineSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized5/21/2013Southeastern Technical College is not authorized/licensed by the state of Main to provide educational services. 
MarylandSoutheastern Technical CollegePending11/1/2011The 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. 
MassachusettsSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized8/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is not authorized/licensed by the state of Massachusetts to provide educational services. 
MichiganSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved6/1/2011Distance 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.States/Michigan.pdf
MinnesotaSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is not authorized/licensed by the state of Minnesota to provide educational services. 
MississippiSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized12/1/2011The 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. 
MissouriSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized5/1/2013Southeastern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Missouri to provide educational services 
MontanaSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved9/1/2011Received letter of state autorizationStates/MontanaCommunications.pdf
NebraskaSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved5/23/2011GVTC received letter indicating no authorization is required in Nebraska.States/NebraskaCommunications.pdf
NevadaSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved11/10/2011Southeatern Technical College is not required to be licensed in Nevada by the Commission on Postsecondary Education.States/NevadaCommunication_4.pdf
New HampshireSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/1/2011XXX 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. Southeastern Technical College is accredited by COC-SACS which is recognized by the U.S. Department of EducationStates/NewHampshireEMailResponse.pdf
New JerseySoutheastern Technical CollegePending5/23/2011Southeastern Technical College has no physical presence in New Jersey. Authorization is not required if college has no phyiscal presence in New Jersey.States/NewJerseyCommunications_1.pdf
New MexicoSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved5/23/2011New Mexico has a waiver for authorization in effect until June 30, 2012States/NewMexicoCommunications.pdf
New YorkSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/1/2011Southeastern 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 Department of Education.States/NewYorkCommunications.pdf
North CarolinaSoutheastern Technical CollegePending5/1/2013Southeastern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of North Carolinai to provide educational services 
North DakotaSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is not authorized/licensed by the state of North Dakota to provide educational services. 
OhioSoutheastern Technical CollegePending12/13/2011 States/OhioCommunications_1.pdf
OklahomaSoutheastern Technical CollegePending11/1/2011The 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. 
OregonSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is not authorized/licensed by the state of North Dakota to provide educational services. 
PennsylvaniaSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is not authorized/licensed by the state of Pennslvania to provide educational services. 
Rhode IslandSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/13/2011It 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.] 
South CarolinaSoutheastern Technical CollegeLicensed12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College does not conduct activities defined as operating or soliciting in South Carolina. The SC Commission on Higher Education is the administering agency of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Institution License Act. The Commission does not have jurisdiction where institutions enroll SC residents into online courses or programs where the institution does not conduct activities defined as operating or soliciting in South Carolina. Per documentation Response from South Carolina: "No further documentation is needed."States/SouthCarolina.pdf
South DakotaSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved12/13/2011  
TennesseeSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved5/1/2013Southeastern 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 Southeastern Technical College. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) does not require authorization if a state does not engage in any activity requiring authorization.States/TN Distance Education Authorization Requirements - Final.pdf
TexasSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is not authorized/licensed by the state of Texas to provide educational services. 
UtahSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is not authorized/licensed by the state of Utah to provide educational services. 
VermontSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved11/23/2011 States/VermontCommunications_1.pdf
VirginiaSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved6/10/2011If 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.States/Virginia.pdf
WashingtonSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved5/23/2011Southeastern Technical college does not have a physical presence in the state of Washington so authorization from the Washington State Higher Education Board is not required. States/WashingtonCommunicationsFinal.pdf
West VirginiaSoutheastern Technical CollegePending5/1/2013The 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. 
WisconsinSoutheastern Technical CollegeApproved6/2/2011"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."States/Wisconsin.pdf
WyomingSoutheastern Technical CollegeNot Authorized12/1/2011Southeastern Technical College is not Authorized/Licensed by the state of Wyoming to provide educational services. 
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