How do I find out if a college/university is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education (USDOE)-approved accrediting organization?
The U.S. Department of Education has an online database, which provides the names of postsecondary institutions and programs accredited by a USDOE-approved accrediting organization. The database has multiple search functions, allowing search options by name, location, type of institution, accrediting association, etc. U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions & Programs http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ In addition, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is another website that lists postsecondary institutions and programs that are accredited by USDOE-approved accrediting organizations. Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/ If you would like step-by-step directions for the U.S. DOE database, Click Here If you have difficulty navigating these websites, contact an Education Advising Office at the U.S. Embassy/Consulates and an advisor will assist you.
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