Accrediting Commission for Schools - WASC Accreditation - Postsecondary Title IV Institutions

Ongoing Process: Postsecondary Title IV Institutions

Postsecondary institutions that receive Title IV student financial aid are required to meet very specific standards based upon federal guidelines overseen by the United States Department of Education. A specialized protocol that correlates to the specific Title IV compliance issues as well as the WASC criteria is available (see Full Self-Study/Visit below). Please contact Dr. Warren Stephenson, Postsecondary Liaison, at the WASC office for further information.

Initial Visit
As noted on our Getting Started page all Postsecondary Title IV institutions follow the initial visit procedures, utilizing the WASC Initial Visit Procedures Manual.

Full Self-Study

Postsecondary Title IV Institutions Accreditation Manual

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Postsecondary Title IV Self-Study Report Template

Reviews/Revisits/Reports

Substantive Changes
- WASC Substantive Change Policy
- Substantive Change Explanation Form

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	As They See It...

	"The greatest value of the WASC protocol is that it ensures equity and fairness to all students in all schools. Parents, teachers, staff members and students participate in a process that enables them to critically self examine their school plan, set their own goals and assess if their goals are reached for continuous improvement."
	Susie Chow, WASC Commissioner, California Federation of Teachers

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