Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Title 281 - COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 7 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTION ACT
Section 281-7-006 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE
Current through September 17, 2024
An institution seeking a recurrent authorization to operate, a modification of a recurrent authorization to operate, or a renewal of a recurrent authorization to operate must demonstrate:
006.01 The financial soundness of the institution and its capability to fulfill its proposed commitments and sustain its operations.
006.02 The quality and adequacy of teaching faculty, library services, and support services.
006.03 The quality of the programs offered, including courses, programs of instruction, degrees, any necessary clinical placements, and the institution's ability to generate and sustain enrollment.
006.04 The specific locations where programs will be offered or planned locations and a demonstration that facilities are adequate at the locations for the programs to be offered.
006.05 Assurances regarding transfer of credits earned in the program to the main campus of such institution and clear and accurate representations about the transferability of credits to other institutions located in Nebraska and elsewhere.
006.06 Whether such institution and, when appropriate, the program, are fully accredited, or seeking accreditation, by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
006.07 The institution's policies and procedures related to students, including, but not limited to, recruiting and admissions practices, loan procedures, and tuition and fee policies.
006.08 The tuition refund policy for an institution that does not participate in federal financial aid programs described in Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq., as such act existed on January 1, 2011.
006.09 Any other standards deemed necessary by the commission.
