Is Stratford Career institute accredited

Answer 1

Only if you don't read their fine print. The bottom line with online education is accreditation. Which most do not offer. Those that do offer courses that ARE accredited (acknowledge by Colleges, Universities and employers) tend to be acknowledge only in areas such as book keeping and the arts. Even then some areas will still require you to be registered or licensed within your geographical area.

The big one out our way (Ontario, Canada) tends to be so called "Vet Techs". For one, most of these online places only offer something similar under a different name like 'Animal Sciences'. I did find one that said "Veterinary Assistant" but if you research the actual educational requirements in your chosen profession before enrolling in these on line courses, you will find that the ICS and Stratford SCI diplomas are generally NOT acknowledged by employers and are certainly not acknowledged by other educational institutions or regulatory bodies who license and register people to work in this field. At least not here.

So is it a scam? Well, they sell you course material that you indeed can learn something from. But will your money spent get you a piece of paper that will get you a job or land a spot in a college or university - no.

Read the fine print. SCI tends to be more upfront about it than ICS. If you really want to study without actually attending classes, there are many REAL colleges and universities that do offer distance learning courses. The tuition is probably higher and the course selection may not have what you are looking for. Common sense should prevail though. How on earth can you possibly receive accreditation for something like a Veterinary Technician without actually touching an animal. It's ridiculous.

I enrolled in this school in May. I never received any supplies. I called them and explained that I was receiving bills but no books. It wasn't like the address was wrong, since I was getting everything from them but my supplies.

Another month goes by, and still no supplies. Again, I call. As usual takes HOURS of sitting on the phone to get someone. ALWAYS rude.

I kept trying to explain to them I wanted my money back. After many calls I finally had someone explain to me what I must do in order to do so. I faxed them a letter saying exactly what they told me to. I had to go through this process THREE times before I was acknowledged. They assured me I would get a check for the balance I had paid.

Today, I get a letter, stating that due to my lack of payment, I am being reported to a credit bureau, the letter told me I had until the date today to reply. Mind you, I received it today.

This will NOT be a bill I pay I can assure you. I never ONCE received anything but bills from them.

Answer 2

Stratford is a member of the United States Distance Learning Association and the International Council for Distance Education, but is not currently accredited, and they don't claim to be. Stratford is a valid distance learning school that provides vocational/career training.

I tried to join the military with a Stratford Diploma and it wasn't recognized. I called and asked why didnt they make it clear to me that i couldn't actually use it and i was told its in the contract.

Okay this thing is odd, it lets you edit other peoples answers. I wanted to add that Stratford does have an A+ BBB rating. But the one thing you want to watch out for is that the state laws don't require you to obtain a degree or certificate from that state. For example, with Veternary, you have to be licensed in the state you live in. Your degree cannot come from another state most of the time.

Answer 3

Stratford Career Institute OpinonsOpinion 1:

Stratford appears to be what a layman would regard as a scam. Stratford Career Institute is not an accredited learning institution, therefore the "diploma" you receive is not likely to be recognized or honored by an employer or college/university.

There have also been numerous complaints about fraud, theft, false charges on credit cards, and failure to give refunds when they were supposed to.

Opinion 2:

Stratford is a recognized distance learning school that has been around since 1991. Stratford is a member of the United States Distance Learning Association, International Council for Distance Education, and the Better Business Bureau. Stratford is currently not accredited, therefore, the diploma you receive is might not be recognized or honored by a college/university. As with any school, be sure to read the contract before you sign it and agree to the terms.

And the facts:

While so many complaints may or may not mean a thing, the bottom line is that the U.S. Department of Education does not recognize Stratford Career Institute as having any proper accreditation. See below link.

Answer 4

Stratford Career Institute

12 Champlain Commons

P.O. Box 1560

St. Albans VT 05478

Toll-free: 1-800-363-0058

I played the fool,and it got me nowhere. Fact of the matter is you cant use anything from the so called Career Institute.It is a Scam rip off and a complete waste of time. I tried to join the military with a Stratford Diploma and it isn't recognized anywhere. I called and asked why didnt they make it clear to me that i couldn't actually use it and i was told its in the contract.Wow,what a waste of 600 dollars. So now im back in school taking a continuing education class just because some pricks want to make some extra money.........Reach me at www.myspace.com/kayozda1

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Answer 5

Stratford University has been endorsed and/or accredited by an broad range of organizations and agencies.

• Stratford University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award degrees through the master's level.
• Stratford and ACICS are recognized by the United States Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Stratford has been authorized to award degrees and diplomas by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
• Stratford is recognized and authorized by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to issue a Form I-20 for an F-1 Visa and to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.
• Stratford is authorized to award Federal Student Aid, including both loans and grants for eligible US citizens and permanent residents.
• Stratford's nursing program has been approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Stratford's culinary programs have a second accreditation (programmatic) with the American Culinary .
• Stratford is a member of the Northern Virginia Technology Council.

Answer 6

You would need to ask the school you are trying to get into or the employer you want to work for to get that answer - but generally NO they are not.

The reason for this is really quite simple. For one, you can not prove YOU did the work. Even colleges and universities that offer distant learning courses that ARE legit have ways to verify that the person enrolled is the person doing the work, be it a final exam that has to be completed on campus or what have you. Another issue is that a lot of the courses that SCI offers - in the real world - requires a student to 'demonstrate' the ability to do a task, not just read about doing it and able to regurgitate that info on an exam.

Ask yourself one question. Would you hire a plumber (or anyone) who got his diploma from SCI and you knew that he learned about pluming (or anything else) not by doing it but by just reading about it? No doubt they learned something about the subject - but would you hire them?

I wouldn't.

Answer 7

NO , it is accredited by a national accreditation called Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools . Stratford University is NOT regionally accredited.

Regional accreditation is considered far more superior in some standards. i.e. credit transferability, rigorousness of course, etc. and is the preferred accreditation by some.

Answer 8

No it is not. Read the following carefully.

WARNING!!!

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 I have listed the six accrediting agencies and their geographical areas of responsibility. I am disclosing the below so you do not become a victim of educational scams, and institutions that are nothing more than diploma mills, where they are eager to take your money for a degree that is worthless. Make sure the institution is accredited by one of following responsible agencies.

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.

Answer 9

They are not currently accredited. The military will not accept it.It isn't recognized in their system.Ive Tried,youll be better off getting a GED.....they accept that.