Guide Topics Click on a topic below to start your search 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 10: Reporting 11: Enforcement 12: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions 13: Records Retention 14: Additional Information Moved 1: Important Agency Information to Note