The Columbia College main campus is located in Columbia, MO. The college has over 15+ locations across the U.S.
Columbia College offers the opportunity to earn elective credit for internship experience in most states.
Columbia College is authorized, exempt, certified, licensed, registered or not required to seek approval in all states to offer programs. Please click on a state below for specific details related to catalog addenda, disclaimers, and agency complaint contact information.
Columbia College’s Redstone Arsenal location is Licensed by the Alabama Private School Licensure Division (APSL) of Alabama Community College System. The College is exempt from Alabama programmatic review by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Columbia College’s Online Education is licensed by the Private School Licensure Division of the Alabama Community College System to offer degree programs listed on Columbia College’s Online Education page.
Alabama was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on January 1, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015.
Educator Preparation Programs: State authorization to provide a program related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama certificate. Applicants who complete an educator preparation program at an institution outside of Alabama must apply for an Alabama professional educator or professional leadership certificate through the Alabama Certificate Reciprocity Approach. Current requirements may be found at Alabama State Department of Education.
Nursing: State approval of a program to offer Alabama licensed nurses opportunities for advanced degrees does not indicate eligibility for approval to practice as an advanced practice nurse in Alabama. Applicants for approval in Alabama are required to meet the Alabama requirements for national certification, graduation from a specific-type program for the advanced practice approval, and completion of the appropriate application. Any program offering a pre-licensure track to Alabama students shall meet the requirements of the Alabama regulations for pre-licensure programs or the graduates may not be eligible to take the national licensure examination required by the Alabama Board of Nursing to enter the practice.
Enrollment by a minor shall be co-signed by an adult.
Columbia College has an automated enrollment agreement process. The enrollment agreement posted here is for information only and should not be submitted as an official document to allow student enrollment in courses.
Students who need to submit an official version of the form may locate it in the CC secure site.
Minor students who need to submit the form should print the PDF version above as it requires an accompanying adult signature. Please print, complete, sign, and then either email it to the location at redstone@ccis.edu or mail it to:
Columbia College–Redstone Arsenal
3495 Patton Road SW
Huntsville, AL 35805-4324
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Community College System
Alabama Community College System
Department of Defense (DoD)
Attorney General
The Columbia College–Redstone Arsenal location has been approved by the Alabama State Approving Agency, Department of Postsecondary Education to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Alabama can be viewed on the degrees page.
Alaska was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on May 13, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Alaska.
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Alaska can be viewed on the degrees page.
Arizona was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on November 11, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Arizona.
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Arizona can be viewed on the degrees page.
Arkansas was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on June 29, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Arkansas.
Master of Arts in Teaching: "The Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Columbia College is not intended to lead to licensure. Students who plan to enroll in a course as part of a licensure sequence are responsible for verifying that the course meets licensure requirements for their college or university education program and for their state’s department of education."
Master of Education in Educational Leadership: "The Master of Education in Educational Leadership offered by Columbia College requires students to pursue a school administrator licensure in Missouri and then earn an Arkansas school administrator license by reciprocity. The state of Arkansas has additional course requirements in order to earn an Arkansas license in the program area or a similar program area, and students must check the website for information on Arkansas reciprocity."
Arkansas Department of Higher Education
Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education
Arkansas Department of Higher Education
Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Arkansas can be viewed on the degrees page.
Columbia College has been granted approval to operate under the terms of California Education Code (CEC) section 94890(a)(1).
California Locations Enrollment Agreement
Columbia College has an automated enrollment agreement and performance fact sheet process. The enrollment agreement and performance fact sheets posted here are for information only and should not be submitted as official documents to allow student enrollment in courses.
Students who need to submit official versions of these forms may locate them in the CC secure site.
Performance Fact Sheets (PFS) for California can be located on the California PFS page.
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state - imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Department of Defense (DoD)
Attorney General contact information
Columbia College California locations have been approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Benefits to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of California can be viewed on the degrees page.
Northwest Registered Agent, Inc., (#C3184722) 1267 Willis St. Suite 200, Redding, CA 96001
Columbia College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary institution in Colorado under §23-2-101, et seq., C.R.S. by the Colorado Department of Higher Education.
Colorado was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on May 13, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Colorado.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Columbia College is accredited by the:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW
Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 887-6791
Website: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Colorado Department of Higher Education
Colorado Department of Higher Education
Department of Defense (DoD)
The Columbia College-Denver location has been approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Colorado can be viewed on the degrees page.
Connecticut was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on December 9, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Connecticut.
Connecticut Office of Higher Education
Connecticut Office of Higher Education
Attorney General
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Connecticut can be viewed the degrees page.
Delaware was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on September 1, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Delaware.
Delaware Department of Education
Delaware Department of Education
Attorney General
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Delaware can be viewed on the degrees page.
Columbia College is approved for conditional exemption to offer internship experiences in Washington, DC by the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission.
District of Columbia was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on July 1, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the District of Columbia.
District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission
District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission
Attorney General
Online degree programs currently offered in the District of Columbia can be viewed on the degrees page.
The RN to BSN (online) degree program is not available to residents in the District of Columbia.
Columbia College has been granted a License by Means of Accrediation by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Students who attend colleges that are not accredited may be unable to sit for professional exams, be eligible for financial aid, and have difficulty in transferring college credits.
Florida was approved as a SARA member state in 2017. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Florida.
Florida Commission for Independent Education
Florida Commission for Independent Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Florida can be viewed on the degrees page.
Columbia College is exempt by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission under Georgia Code 20-3-250.3 (a)(8).
Georgia was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on December 1, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015.
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
Columbia College Georgia locations have been approved by the Georgia State Approving Agency to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Georgia can be viewed on the degrees page.
Columbia College has been approved to operate as a post-secondary degree-granting educational institution in the state of Hawaii by Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Hawaii was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on May 17, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Hawaii.
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program
Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Hawaii can be viewed on the degrees page.
Idaho was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on May 13, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Idaho.
Idaho State Board of Education
Idaho State Board of Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Idaho can be viewed on the degrees page.
The RN to BSN (online) degree program is not available to residents in the State of Idaho.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) recognizes Columbia College (MO) as an out-of-state, private, not-for-profit institution with operating authority in the Western higher education region in Illinois.
Illinois was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on July 31, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Illinois.
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Department of Defense (DoD)
Columbia College Illinois locations have been approved by the state of Illinois, Department of Veterans Affairs, State Approving Agency to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Illinois can be viewed on the degrees page.
Indiana was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on February 21, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Indiana.
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Indiana can be viewed on the degrees page.
Iowa was approved as a SARA member state on June 1, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Iowa.
Masters of Education in Educational Leadership: The Principal Track of the Masters of Education in Educational Leadership does not qualify a student for an initial principal license in Iowa. Students are responsible for contacting the Iowa Board of Educational Examiner for information about programmatic requirements for principal licensure.
Contact for Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
(515) 281-3245
(515) 281-3587 (principal licensure)
Iowa Department of Education - Higher Education Postsecondary Readiness
Iowa Department of Education - Higher Education Postsecondary Readiness
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Iowa can be viewed on the degrees page.
Kansas was approved as a SARA member state on November 16, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Kansas.
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Kansas can be viewed on the degrees page.
Kentucky was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on November 2, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Kentucky.
Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Attorney General
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Kentucky can be viewed on the degrees page.
Louisiana was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) member state on October 17, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Louisiana.
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Louisiana can be viewed on the degrees page.
Maine was approved as a SARA member state on November 9, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Maine.
Maine State Board of Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Maine can be viewed on the degrees page.
Maryland was approved as a SARA member state on January 1, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Maryland.
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Maryland can be viewed on the degrees page.
Massachusetts was approved as a SARA member state on June 7, 2018. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Massachusetts.
Columbia College does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Office of Private Occupational School Education.
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Massachusetts Office of Private Occupational School Education
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Massachusetts Office of Private Occupational School Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Massachusetts can be viewed on the degrees page.
Michigan was approved as a SARA member state on August 31, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Michigan.
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity - Postsecondary Schools
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity - Postsecondary Schools
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Michigan can be viewed on the degrees page.
Minnesota was approved as a SARA member state on January 26, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Minnesota.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Minnesota can be viewed on the degrees page.
The RN to BSN (online) degree program is not available to residents in the state of Minnesota.
Mississippi was approved as a SARA member state on January 1, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Mississippi.
Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation
Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Mississippi can be viewed on the degrees page.
Missouri was approved as a SARA member state on November 16, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Missouri.
The college is approved for teacher preparation by the Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
The Nursing Program at the Columbia and Lake of the Ozarks campus is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Missouri Department of Higher Education
Columbia College Missouri locations have been approved by the state of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Veterans Education and Training Section to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Missouri can be viewed on the degrees page.
Montana was approved as a SARA member state on August 13, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Montana.
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Montana can be viewed on the degrees page.
Nebraska was approved as a SARA member state on August 9, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Nebraska.
Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
Nebraska Department of Education, Private Postsecondary Career Schools and Veterans Education
Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
Nebraska Department of Education, Private Postsecondary Career Schools and Veterans Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Nebraska can be viewed on the degrees page.
Nevada was approved as a SARA member state on May 14, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Nevada.
Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Nevada can be viewed on the degrees page.
New Hampshire was approved as a SARA member state on December 15, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Department of Education
New Hampshire Department of Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of New Hampshire can be viewed on the degrees page.
New Jersey was approved as a SARA member state on December 5, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of New Jersey.
New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of New Jersey can be viewed on the degrees page.
New Mexico was approved as a SARA member state on May 12, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of New Mexico.
New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED), Private Postsecondary Schools Department
2044 Galisteo Street, Suite 4
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 490-5049
Fax: (505) 476-8454
New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED), Private Postsecondary Schools Department
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of New Mexico can be viewed on the degrees page.
New York was approved as a SARA member state on December 9, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015, and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of New York.
New York State Office of Higher Education
New York State Education Department
Missouri Department of Higher Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of New York can be viewed on the degrees page.
North Carolina was approved as a SARA member state on June 13, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of North Carolina.
North Carolina State Approving Agency
University of North Carolina System
University of North Carolina System
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of North Carolina can be viewed on the degrees page.
North Dakota was approved as a SARA member state on April 3, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of North Dakota.
North Dakota University System
North Dakota University System
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of North Dakota can be viewed on the degrees page.
Ohio was approved as a SARA member state on March 2, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Ohio.
Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools
Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Ohio can be viewed on the degrees page.
Columbia College is approved by the Oklahoma State Redents for Higher Education.
Oklahoma was approved as a SARA member state on June 29, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Missouri Department of Higher Education
The Columbia College–Fort Sill location has been approved by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs State Approving Agency to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Oklahoma can be viewed on the degrees page.
Oregon was approved as a SARA member state on November 11, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Oregon.
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Oregon can be viewed on the degrees page.
Pennsylvania was approved as a SARA member state on November 2, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Pennsylvania can be viewed on the degrees page.
Rhode Island was approved as a SARA member state on November 9, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Rhode Island can be viewed on the degrees page.
Columbia College is considered exempt by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
South Carolina was approved as a SARA member state on June 10, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of South Carolina.
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
Missouri Department of Higher Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of South Carolina can be viewed on the degrees page.
South Dakota was approved as a SARA member state on November 11, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of South Dakota.
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of South Dakota can be viewed on the degrees page.
The RN to BSN (online) degree program is not available to residents in the state of South Dakota.
Tennessee was approved as a SARA member state on June 29, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Tennessee can be viewed on the degrees page.
The RN to BSN (online) degree program is not available to residents in the state of Tennessee.
Columbia Collee has a certificate of Authorization to grant associate, bachelor, and Masters degrees from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating board.
Columbia College Fort Worth locationhas an exemption under Section 132.002(a)(6)of the Texas Education Code and CHapter 807 of the Administrative Code from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Texas was approved as a SARA member state on November 2, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs.
Texas Workforce Commission Student Complaint Policy
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Student Complaint Policy
Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code, Sections 1.110-1.120
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Missouri Department of Higher Education
The Columbia College Texas locations have been approved by the Texas Veterans Commission to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Texas can be viewed on the degrees page.
Columbia College is authorized under the Utah Code Ann. §13-34a-203 as a postsecondary school required under 34 C.F.R 600.9 by the State of Utah.
Utah was approved as a SARA member state on August 25, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Utah.
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Utah can be viewed on the degrees page.
Vermont was approved as a SARA member state on April 17, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Vermont.
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Vermont can be viewed on the degrees page.
Virginia was approved as a SARA member state on October 17, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Virginia.
Virginia State Council of Higher Education
Virginia State Council of Higher Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Virginia can be viewed on the degrees page.
Columbia College is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Columbia College to offer specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov – Washington Student Achievement Council
For Washington State residents seeking information and resources about student loan repayment or seeking to submit a complaint relating to your student loans or student loan servicer, please visit www.wsac.wa.gov/loan-advocacy or contact the Student Loan Advocate at loanadvocate@wsac.wa.gov.
Washington was approved as a SARA member state on May 13, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015.
Washington Student Achievement Council
Washington Student Achievement Council
Columbia College Washington locations have been approved by the State Approving Agency for Veteran's Education & Training to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Washington can be viewed on the degrees page.
The RN to BSN (online) degree program is not available to residents in the state of Washington.
West Virginia was approved as a SARA member state on October 17, 2014. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of West Virginia.
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of West Virginia can be viewed on the degrees page.
Wisconsin was approved as a SARA member state on August 12, 2016. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Wisconsin.
Agency Contact Information:
Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
Complaint Process:
Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
Student’s Right to Cancel:
Wisconsin Student Residents Right to Cancel
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Wisconsin can be viewed on the degrees page.
Wyoming was approved as a SARA member state on May 12, 2015. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the state of Wyoming.
Wyoming Department of Education
Wyoming Department of Education
Online degree programs currently offered in the state of Wyoming can be viewed on the degrees page.
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