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1: Important Agency Information to Note

2: Authorization of Distance Education

3: Accreditation by an Accrediting Agency Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

4: Physical Presence Policy

5: Application Process

6: Fees Associated with Authorization

7: Surety Bonds

8: Student Tuition Recovery Fund

9: Tuition Refund Policy

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