Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

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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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:

your institution provides post high school education or instruction, and
your institution is not part of either the University System of Georgia or the Technical College System of Georgia.

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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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Upcoming Meetings & Events

August 10

Initial Authorization Applicant Training Meeting

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Latest Press Releases

July 22, 2022

July 2022 Newsletter

Please find attached the July 2022 Newsletter for important updates and information.

May 20, 2022

May 2022 GNPEC Newsletter

Please find attached the May 2022 Newsletter for important updates and information.

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Important Notice

March 06, 2020

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/

March 03, 2020

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