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Consumer Alerts

Be on the lookout for fraudulent letters that appear to be enforcement letters from GNPEC.  

This page also has important notifications regarding institutions out of compliance with GNPEC code.

Authorization for Institutions

We authorize and regulate the operations of in-state nonpublic and out-of-state postsecondary institutions operation or offering instruction in Georgia. 

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School Spotlight

GNPEC is interested in learning about and showcasing our institutions’ accomplishments at quarterly Commission meetings. If your organization, students, or graduates have received accolades or other recognitions, please share them with GNPEC. We would love to hear about the impactful ways our institutions are serving Georgia! 

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For Students

Types of Institutions that Require Authorization

GNPEC authorizes large and small, degree-granting and certificate-granting, and accredited and unaccredited institutions. GNPEC might need to authorize your institution if the following apply:

Exemption
Out-of-State Reciprocity (SARA)

For Business Naming

Any business that wants to include "college" or "university" in its name must request use of the word through GNPEC.
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March 2023 Newsletter

Please review the GNPEC March 2023 Newsletter for important reminders and upcoming events.

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January 2023 Newsletter

Please review the GNPEC January 2023 Newsletter for important updates and the link to our annual institutional survey.  Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Important Notice

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U.S. Department of Education Guidance for interruptions of study related to COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Education released guidance for institutions to address compliance with Title IV Higher Education Act (HEA) policies for students receiving federal financial aid whose activities have been affected by COVID-19. Institutions will want to review this guidance for all activities that are subject to Title IV policies and regulations. The Department is providing some short-term flexibility for schools to help students complete the term for which the students are currently enrolled.

The full article can be found here: https://wcetfrontiers.org/2020/03/05/department-of-ed-guidance-for-interruptions-of-study-covid19/

 

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Stay Healthy Together!

Please review this infographic provided by the Department of Public Health.

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