How do we get authorization as an out-of-state private career school?
Private postsecondary occupational schools with no physical presence in the State of Connecticut may apply to CT’s Office of Higher Education (OHE) to offer distance education programs to CT students.
Conditions for authorization of out-of-state private career schools
- In good standing with the home-state regulators and accreditor (if applicable).
- Have a financial composite score of 1.5 or greater.
- Have a student complaints webpage. The page should refer CT students to OHE to file out-of-state student complaints.
- Use good academic standards, are financially stable, and have rules that protect students.
- Work with CT OHE to resolve any complaints from students in CT.
- Follow CT OHE’s decisions about student complaints.
- Notify CT students in writing if a program does not qualify for a professional license in the state.
- Pay the annual, non-refundable CT out-of-state application fee.
CT OHE will review your application upon submission and payment of the application. If approved, CT OHE will send an authorization letter that is valid until the end of the calendar year.
Annual Application Fees
- $3,300 for institutions with a full-time enrollment (FTE) of 1–1,999 students
- $6,600 for institutions with FTE 2,000–9,999
- $9,900 for institutions with FTE 10,000–29,999
- $11,000 for institutions with FTE 30,000+
To apply, use one of these forms to submit a request:
- Fill out the form and pay by credit/debit card. Note that an additional 3% convenience fee will apply.
- Fill out the form and pay by ACH/e-check.