South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 62 - STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Article I - LICENSING NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Section 62-4 - Institutional Licensing

A. An institution must not begin operation until a license has been granted.

B. Students must not be solicited until an institution has been licensed.

C. A license is not transferable. In the event of a change in ownership of a licensed institution, the new owner or governing body must secure a license.

D. A license may be renewed if the institution submits its license renewal application and the required documentation in compliance with procedures to be provided by the Commission. The application and documentation must be submitted at least one-hundred twenty days before the expiration of the current license for degree-granting institutions, and forty-five days before expiration of the current license for nondegree-granting institutions.

E. A license will be issued for each location and shall specify the courses or programs that the institution is authorized to offer, the sites at which these courses or programs may be offered, and the certificates, diplomas, and degrees that the institution is authorized to award. An institution that seeks to offer unauthorized programs, begin a new program, add a new site, or award a certificate, diploma, or degree for which a license has not been issued must file for amendment to its license. The Commission will not license new programs and/or new sites if the new activities may threaten the institution's financial stability or threaten its ability to continue operation or to make timely refunds. In the absence of extenuating circumstances and resources, the Commission will not license additional activities at a nondegree-granting institution until the institution has at least taught a complete program cycle or within six months of initial licensure or licensure of an additional site.

F. Each institution shall prominently display its license at its place of business.

G. No institution shall divide or structure a program of instruction or educational service to avoid the application of any provision of these regulations.

H. An entity that offers flight training with the statement or implication that their primary objective is to train persons for gainful employment must apply for a license.

I. The Commission may, as necessary, investigate any entity subject to, or believed by the Commission to be subject to, the jurisdiction of Chapter 58 of Title 59, South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended. Such investigation may include the physical inspection of the institution's facilities and records.