Is Stevens-Henager a regionally accredited college?

Answer 1

Answer

No it is not. Stevens-Henager is accredited member of Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). College Degree Programs are accredited by national accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. However, read the following very carefully, then the choice is yours.

For colleges and universities within the United States and its territories, the critical issue is the schools accreditation. When choosing a college or university make sure the institution has a regional accreditation. With a regional accreditation you can be assured the coursework and degree you complete will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. Below are listed the six regional accrediting agencies and their geographical areas of responsibility. Make sure the school is accredited by one of them.

Regional Accreditation Agencies

· Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as schools for American children in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

· New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).

· North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

· Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities - Postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

· Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Marianas Islands.

· Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.

Another opinion

Yes, the college is nationally accredited. You can find information about Stevens Henager College accreditation on their website. They are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) which is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and students are able to participate in the Federal student financial assistance programs administered by this Department. The quality of education is the same as you would find in a regionally accredited college. As long as you are a graduate of a college that has recognized accreditation, it will hold value to prospective employers.