What does accreditation mean for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï?
April 5, 2021
Accreditation by NWCCU (Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities) provides important benefits for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. 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 ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï 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 ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï 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 ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï degrees.
A large number of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï students finance their educations at least in part through Federal Financial Aid. In 2019-20, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï 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 ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï:
- Accreditation makes ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï eligible for federal grants and loans.
- Accreditation allows ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï to maintain compliance with federal rules and policies.
- Completion of the rigorous peer review process signals that ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï 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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