Proprietary institutions are regulated by the State Council of Higher Education, or other state agencies, depending upon the programs offered. Institutions must meet the following minimum requirements prior to operating in Virginia:
1. The institution must have adequate financial resources to equip the programs and maintain instruction.
2. Instructors and administrative staff must possess certain qualifications as set forth in regulation.
3. The location must meet applicable fire safety, building code and sanitation requirements.
4. Submit curriculum information for review and approval prior to offering instruction. The course of study must conform to state, federal, trade or manufacturing standards of training for the occupational fields in which such standards have been established or must conform to recognized training practices in those fields.
5. Adequate financial and educational records must be kept on each student.
6. Institutions must maintain surety bonds and/or pay into a tuition guaranty fund to protect the students .
7. Tuition refund policies must be published and adhered to.
8. Advertising must be free of fraudulent or misleading statements.
9. No institution may deny enrollment to any student on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or sex.
10. Provide a listing of the equipment, training aids and textbooks used for instruction in each course or program.
Virginia Career College Association
Mark I. Singer, Executive Director
1108 East Main Street, Suite 1200
Richmond, VA 23219
E-Mail: marksinger@va-cca.org
PH: (804) 346-2783
FAX: (804) 346-8287
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