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:
- 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.
Learn about exemptions to see if GNPEC needs to authorize your institution.
See how Georgia law defines nonpublic and postsecondary educational institution.
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News
Argosy University Closure UPDATED
April 29, 2019
The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) has been notified of the closure of Argosy University. The following information is provided for the students attending the Atlanta (980 Hammond Drive, Building 2, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA
April 29, 2019 Commission Meeting
April 18, 2019
The next GNPEC Commission Meeting will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019.
Location: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Pooler, GA
Time: 10:30am