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Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) authorizes and regulates the operations of in-state nonpublic and out-of-state postsecondary colleges and schools operating or offering instruction in Georgia.

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:

Learn about exemptions to see if GNPEC needs to authorize your institution.

See how Georgia law defines nonpublic and postsecondary educational institution.

For Institutions

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Institutional Resources

Download the forms and templates that you'll need continually throughout the year.

Requirements for Unaccredited Institutions
Fees

Request to Use "College" or "University"

For Students