Applications and Approval
Forms
Application and Approval Form for Institution Participation in SARA
An institution applying to operate under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) must submit this form to its Home State’s State Portal Entity. The form is used for both initial application and renewals. Institutions should indicate on the top right area of the first page if it’s an initial application or a renewal application.
APPLICATION AND APPROVAL FORM FOR INSTITUTION PARTICIPATION IN SARA
The application and approval form for institution participation in SARA has been updated, and the new version is effective July 1, 2025.
The application has been updated to reflect the pending effective date of PMP24-0630 approved during the 2024 PMP cycle regarding “professional licensure disclosure requirements”. For reference, the new policy can be found in the SARA Policy Manual subsection 5.2, Programs leading to professional licensure. To easily identify the updates and changes, you will also find a “redline version” below.
Please contact your SPE with any questions.
Financial Responsibility Ratio Methodology Calculation – Updated Links (2.4.2022)
Link to Appendix A to Subpart L of Part 668 – Ratio Methodology for Propriety Institutions: eCFR :: 34 CFR Part 668 Subpart L — Financial Responsibility
Link to Appendix B to Subpart L of Part 668 – Ratio Methodology for Private Non-Profit Institutions: eCFR :: 34 CFR Part 668 Subpart L — Financial Responsibility
Application and Approval Form for State Membership in SARA
This form is for states. A state that would like to apply for or renew membership in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) must submit this form and required documentation to its regional education compact’s SARA office.
