What Are Some Advantages of Recognized Accreditation?
• Access to government sponsored or approved student loans and grants (Title IV Funds). • Easier recognition for transfer of its credits to other accredited schools. • Easier recognition of its degrees by other schools and organizations. • Greater likelihood of acceptance of its students by other schools for further study. • Greater probability of the recognition of its educational programs meeting the qualifications for some goals, requirements, and licenses. What Are Some Disadvantages of Recognized Accreditation? • More difficult entrance requirements into its programs of study. • Program requirements which may limit certain individuals or prevent them from being accepted into its programs. • Significantly higher tuition and related costs for all programs of study. • Less accommodating schedules and course offerings. • Fewer options for the older or nontraditional student. What Are Some Advantages of Not Having Recognized Accreditation? • Less difficult entrance requirements for des