Accreditation

Distance learning students from out of state should attempt to resolve any issues or complaints with Edison State Community College first. Procedures for filing a complaint can be found here. However, if an issue cannot be resolved internally, you may file a complaint about Edison State Community College with your state by referring to the list of State Agencies in compliance with federal Department of Education regulations. You may also contact our accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission.

Additional NC-SARA Complaint information can be found here. NC-SARA Physical Presence information can be found by clicking here.

NOTE: California is the only state that has not joined SARA.

Location Policy

Federal and state regulations require institutions of higher education to make a determination regarding the State in which a student is located, which must be applied consistently to all students.    

Establishing Student Location 
Edison State Community College recognizes the student address on file in the student information system as the physical “student location.” Student location is recorded in the student information system at the time of enrollment. “Time of Enrollment” is defined as the point at which students have been admitted to a program or major but have not yet registered for courses in that program or major.   

Change in Student Location 
The student location established at the time of enrollment will remain effective unless and until the student provides notification to the College. Official address change notification is defined as completing the address change form or update within the student information system. Once the student notifies the College, the date of entry will be used as the effective date of a student’s revised location for the purposes of this policy. If a student does not notify the College of a change of address and their permanent address has been end-dated in the student record system because mail was returned as undeliverable, their location will be considered the state of Ohio.  

Responsibility of Students
Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internship as well as pre-qualifications for licensure such as the need for a criminal background check. We highly recommend that students contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure and prior to beginning any internship/practicum. Many licensure boards require more than successful degree completion to obtain a license. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact the program's ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements.