Actions by Government Agencies and Other Accreditors

To keep HLC informed of important developments that may impact students, member institutions are required to notify us when certain actions are taken by the U.S. Department of Education, state agencies or other recognized accreditors.

U.S. Department of Education Actions

Actions to Report

The institution being placed on or removed from any of the following:

  • Provisional certification for participation in Title IV.
  • Heightened Cash Monitoring 2 payment method for financial aid disbursements.
  • Reimbursement payment method for financial aid disbursements.

How to Notify HLC

Complete the Federal Student Aid Status Notification Form

State Agency Actions

Actions to Report

A state agency issuing a pending or final action that affects the institution’s legal status or authority to grant degrees in the state.

How to Notify HLC

Email [email protected]

Actions by Other Recognized Accreditors

Actions to Report

  • The institution receiving a pending or final adverse action from a recognized accreditor.
  • The institution being placed on sanction by a recognized accreditor.

How to Notify HLC

Email [email protected]. In the email, include a copy of the action letter from the accreditor.

Related Policy

Obligations of Membership (CRRT.D.10.010)

Questions?

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