North Dakota University System
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1: Important Agency Information to Note
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2: Types of Educational Providers Authorized
__X__ 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
_____ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
_____ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
_____ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
__X__ Religious institutions
__X__ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
_____Institution _____Program ___X__ Both
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3: Accreditation
Yes
Accreditation Required for:
__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
_____ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
_____ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
_____ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
__X__ Religious institutions
__X__ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
All institutions must be accredited by national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
4: Exemptions
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5: Authorization of Distance Education
Yes
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6: Physical Presence Policy
Physical presence includes a building, classroom or an office used to distribute education or marketing online classes.
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If an institution has a physical presence in North Dakota – such as a classroom, building, or even an office, they need to get approval from the State Board of Higher Education, and information gathered is in more detail.
7: Student Complaints - SARA Participating Institutions
Students must have exhausted all options at the institution; then this agency handles the complaint.
Students must have exhausted all options at the institution; then this agency handles the complaint.
Each North Dakota institution has their own complaint process.
Complaints can be sent to NDUS State Authorization
Contact Name: Claire Gunwall
Title: Director of Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation
Agency: North Dakota University System
Address: 600 East Boulevard Ave, Dept 215, Bismarck, ND 58505-0230
Email: stateauth@ndus.edu
Phone: 701-328-4140
URL: https://ndus.edu/
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8: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
Students must have exhausted all options at the institution; then this agency handles the complaint.
Students must have exhausted all options at the institution; then this agency handles the complaint.
Each institution has their own complaint process.
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Contact Name: Claire Gunwall
Title: Director of Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation
Agency: North Dakota University System
Address: 600 East Boulevard Ave, Dept 215, Bismarck, ND 58505-0230
Email: stateauth@ndus.edu
Phone: 701-328-4140
URL: https://ndus.edu/
No specific link. Information can be found under the Complaint Process heading under the web page https://ndus.edu/state-authorization-sara
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9: Surety Bonds
Yes
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If an institution has a physical presence in our state surety bonds is required.
10: Tuition Refund Policy
Yes
North Dakota University System institutions.
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11: Student Tuition Recovery Fund
No
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12: Reporting
Institutions must complete an application which includes institution name, web address, location, type, contact information, accrediting agency information, sanctions/warnings, type of presence in ND, program licensure information, and application fee.
Annually
No
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13: Enforcement
Institutions that are not in compliance will be denied for the initial or renewal application.
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14: Application Process
Institution applications includes institution name, web address, location, type, contact information, accrediting agency information, sanctions/warnings, type of presence in ND, program licensure information, and application fee.
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15: Fees Associated with Authorization
Yes
- Institutions without physical presence/online only – new and renewal – $250
- Institutions with physical presence – new application - $4500
- Institutions with physical presence – renewal - $2000
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16: Records Retention
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17: Additional Information
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