Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
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1: Important Agency Information to Note
Recently, ACPE has updated its regulations, which streamline authorization processes, align fees with services, and provide greater oversight of institutional financial health, student consumer protection, and monitoring of changes.
2: Types of Educational Providers Authorized
____ Public, in-state degree granting institutions
_X__ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
_X__ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
_X__ Private, out-of-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
_X__ Private, in-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
_X__ Private, out-of-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
____ Public, in-state, non-degree granting institutions
_X__ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
_X__ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
_X__ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
____ Religious institutions
____ Tribally-controlled institutions
____ Federal Institutions
____ Municipal institutions
____ Institution _____ Program _X__ Both
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3: Accreditation
No
Accreditation Required for:
_X__ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
_X__ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
____ Private, out-of-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
____ Private, in-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
____ Private, out-of-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
____ Public, in-state, non-degree granting institutions
____ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
____ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
____ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
____ Religious institutions
____ Tribally-controlled institutions
____ Federal Institutions
____ Municipal institutions
Accreditation is required to offer degrees but ACPE also regulates non-degree granting schools
4: Exemptions
Yes
Please see web link below for types of institutions and programs.
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5: Authorization of Distance Education
Must be SARA participant or apply for Exemption from Authorization for online programs not offered in state.
n/a
No
Link to Online/Distance Education (Non-SARA) website: https://acpe.alaska.gov/IA/OnlineExempt
6: Physical Presence Policy
Physical presence is defined as the presence within the state of paid staff or faculty, or a facility or address; in this paragraph, "faculty" and "staff" does not include site supervisors or mentors for local internships or practica, or adjunct personnel; staff or faculty residing within the state but working from a location other than the facility of a postsecondary educational institution does not constitute a physical presence.
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7: Student Complaints - SARA Participating Institutions
Within the agency
Contact Name: Tyler Eggen
Title: Institutional Authorization Program Coordinator
Agency: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Address: PO Box 110505 Juneau, AK 99811
Email: eed.acpe-ia@alaska.gov
Phone: 907-564-6741
URL: www.acpe.alaska.gov/ia
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8: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
Must complete institutional grievance policy steps prior to complaint with the Commission.
Handled all the same.
Yes, as statutorily defined.
Contact Name: Tyler Eggen
Title: Institutional Authorization Program Coordinator
Agency: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Address: PO Box 110505 Juneau, AK 99811
Email: eed.acpe-ia@alaska.gov
Phone: 907-564-6741
URL: www.acpe.alaska.gov/ia
We direct students to our FAQ, which has resulted in less calls and emails with preliminary questions.
9: Surety Bonds
No
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10: Tuition Refund Policy
Yes
All institutions but degree granting institutions can request a waiver.
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11: Student Tuition Recovery Fund
No
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12: Reporting
None at this time.
n/a
n/a
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13: Enforcement
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14: Application Process
Webpage has all fees and applications.
15: Fees Associated with Authorization
Yes
$2,750 for in state initial authorization, up to 3 programs. $750 per additional program, $5,000 max.
Webpage has all fees and applications.
16: Records Retention
ACPE is the repository for closed school records for Alaska based schools
- Agency Name: ACPE
- Contact Person: Customer Service
- Contact Phone: 1-800-441-2962
- Contact Address: PO Box 110505 Juneau, AK 99811-0505
- Contact Email: Customer.service@alaska.gov
- Contact web site: https://acpe.alaska.gov/ia/closedschoolrecords
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