Columbia College

The Redstone Arsenal campus is authorized by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to offer degree programs listed on Columbia College's website: www.ccis.edu/nationwide/academics/degreeprograms.asp?Redstone

The Redstone Arsenal campus is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs listed on Columbia College's website: www.ccis.edu/nationwide/academics/degreeprograms.asp?Redstone

Columbia College’s Online Campus is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs listed on Columbia College’s website: www.ccis.edu/online/academics/departments

Electronic Catalog Addendums:

• Redstone Arsenal, AL Graduate Catalog Addendum.pdf
• Redstone, AL Undergraduate Catalog Addendum.pdf
• Alabama Online Campus Graduate Catalog Addendum.pdf
• Alabama Online Campus Undergraduate Catalog Addendum.pdf

Agency Contact Information:

Alabama Commission on Independent Education: www.ache.state.al.us/

Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education: www.accs.cc/complaintform.aspx

VA Statement:

The Columbia College–Redstone Arsenal campus has been approved by the Alabama State Approving Agency, Department of Postsecondary Education to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College is exempt from authorization provisions for distance education programs per 20 AAC 17.015(a)(5).

Agency Contact Information:

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education: akadvantage.alaska.gov/

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs per A.R.S. 32-3001.

Agency Contact Information:

Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education: azppse.state.az.us/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.azag.gov

"Columbia College has been granted certification by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to offer the following degree programs by distance technology: Associate in Arts, Associate in General Studies, Associate in Science in Business Administration, Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration, Associate in Science in Environmental Science, Associate in Science in Human Services, Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Human Services, Bachelor of Arts in History, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, Master of Arts in Military Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and Master of Arts in Teaching."

Master of Arts in Teaching:"The Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Columbia College is not intended to lead to licensure. Students who plan to enroll in a course as part of a licensure sequence are responsible for verifying that the course meets licensure requirements for their college or university education program and for their state’s department of education."

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education.

Electronic Catalog Addendums:

• Arkansas Online Campus Catalog Addendum.pdf

Agency Contact Information:

Arkansas Department of Higher Education:
www.adhe.edu/SiteCollectionDocuments/AcademicAffairsDivision/

Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education: sbpce.arkansas.gov/students/Pages/complaintProcess.aspx

Columbia College has met the qualifications for exemption from regulation under the Act, pursuant to California Education Code (CEC) section 94874.1.

Electronic Catalog Addendum:

California Catalog Addendum.pdf

Agency Contact Information:

California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education: www.bppe.ca.gov/forms_pubs/complaint.pdf

VA Statement:

Columbia College California campuses have been approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Benefits to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College is currently an authorized postsecondary institution of higher education under Colorado's Degree Authorization Act.

Agency Contact Information:

Colorado Department of Higher Education: highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Complaints/default.html

VA Statement:

The Columbia College-Denver campus has been approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs per 10a-34-24.

Agency Contact Information:

Connecticut Department of Higher Education: www.ctdhe.org/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.ct.gov/ag/site/

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the Delaware Department of Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Delaware Department of Education: www.doe.k12.de.us/

Attorney General Contact Information:

attorneygeneral.delaware.gov

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission.

Agency Contact Information:

District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission: app.dcra.dc.gov/about/index_bpla_education.shtm

Attorney General Contact Information:

oag.dc.gov/DC/OAG

Columbia College has been granted a license by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools. Students who attend colleges that are not accredited may be unable to sit for professional exams, be eligible for financial aid, and have difficulty in transferring college credits.

Electronic Catalog Addendum:

• Jacksonville, FL Undergraduate Catalog Addendum.pdf
• NAS Jacksonville, FL Undergraduate Catalog Addendum.pdf
• Orlando, FL Graduate Catalog Addendum.pdf
• Orlando, FL Undergraduate Catalog Addendum.pdf
• Patrick AFB, FL Undergraduate Catalog Addendum.pdf

Agency Contact Information:

Florida Commission for Independent Education: www.fldoe.org/cie/complaint.asp

Columbia College has been granted a Certificate of Authorization by The State of Georgia for the Fort Stewart, Hunter AFB, and Online Campuses and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools.

Agency Contact Information:

Georgia: www.gnpec.org/forms/pdf%20files/ComplaintProcess.pdf

Electronic Catalog Addendums:

• Fort Stewart and Hunter AFB, GA Undergraduate Catalog Addendum.pdf
• Georgia Online Campus Catalog Addendum

VA Statement:

Columbia College Georgia campuses have been approved by the Georgia State Approving Agency to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College has acquired a business license to offer distance education programs from the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Agency Contact Information:

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: hawaii.gov/dcca/ocp/consumer_complaint

Columbia College is currently not required to seek registration of distance education programs from the Idaho State Board of Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Idaho State Board of Education: www.boardofed.idaho.gov/

Attorney General Contact Information:

 www.ag.idaho.gov/index.html

Columbia College is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Illinois Board of Higher Education: www.ibhe.state.il.us/consumerInfo/complaint.htm

VA Statement:

Columbia College Illinois campuses have been approved by the State of Illinois, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, State Approving Agency to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs per IC 21-17-1-13.

Agency Contact Information:

Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education:  http://www.in.gov/cpe/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/index.htm

Columbia College has filed sufficient evidence of financial responsibility under Iowa Code Section 714.18 for the Iowa College Student Aid Commission.

Agency Contact Information:

Iowa College Student Aid Commission: www.iowacollegeaid.gov/index.html

Columbia College has been granted a Certificate of Approval, Number 2010236, from the Kansas Board of Regents.

Electronic Catalog Addendums:

• Kansas Online Campus Catalog Addendum.pdf

Agency Contact Information:

Kansas Board of Regents: www.kansasregents.org/resources/PDF/524-ComplaintProcedureandForm.pdf

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs per 31 KAR 1:020 Section 1(8) for the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the Kentucky State Board for Proprietary Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education: cpe.ky.gov/

Kentucky State Board for Proprietary Education: http://bpe.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Attorney General Contact Information:

ag.ky.gov/

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the Louisiana Board of Regents.

Agency Contact Information:

Louisiana Board of Regents: www.regents.doa.louisiana.gov/

Attorney General Contact Information:

http://www.ag.state.la.us/

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the Maine Department of Education and the Maine State Board of Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Maine Department of Education: www.maine.gov/education/highered/index.htm

Maine State Board of Education: www.maine.gov/education/sb/index.html

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.maine.gov/ag/index.shtml

Columbia College is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and is in compliance with the requirements of the Education Article, Title 11, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR 13B.05.01.

Columbia College is subject to investigation of complaints by the Office of the Attorney General of the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

Electronic Catalog Addendum:

• Maryland Online Campus Catalog Addendum

Agency Contact Information:

Maryland Higher Education Commission:
 www.mhec.maryland.gov/highered/acadaff/mhecstudentcomplaintprocess.pdf

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.oag.state.md.us/index.htm

Columbia College is currently not required to seek approval of distance education programs from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.

Columbia College does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Proprietary Schools.

Agency Contact Information:

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education: www.mass.edu/

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Proprietary Schools: www.doe.mass.edu/ops/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.mass.gov/ago/

Columbia College is currently not required to seek approval of distance education programs per the physical presence definition and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth's regulations.

Agency Contact Information:

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth: www.michiganps.net/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.michigan.gov/ag/

"Columbia College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions." - Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Electronic Catalog Addendums:

• Minnesota Online Campus Catalog Addendum.pdf

Agency Contact Information:
www.ohe.state.mn.us/oheContactForm.cfm

Columbia College is currently not required to seek authorization of distance education programs from the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation.

Agency Contact Information:

Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation: www.mississippi.edu/mcca/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.ago.state.ms.us/

The college is approved for teacher preparation by the Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education: dese.mo.gov/

The Nursing Program at the Columbia and Lake of the Ozarks campus is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

Agency Contact Information:

Missouri State Board of Nursing: pr.mo.gov/nursing-complaint-form.asp

VA Statement:

Columbia College Missouri campuses have been approved by the State of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Veterans Education and Training Section to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College meets the educational requirements of Montana code annotated § 20-25-107 and Board of Regents Policy § 320.1.

Agency Contact Information:

Montana University System: www.mus.edu/

Columbia College is currently not required to seek authorization of distance education programs from Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.

Columbia College does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Education, Private Postsecondary Career Schools and Veterans Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education: www.ccpe.state.ne.us/PublicDoc/Ccpe/

Nebraska Department of Education, Private Postsecondary Career Schools and Veterans Education: www.education.ne.gov/PPCS/

Attorney General Contact Information:

 www.ago.ne.gov/

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education: www.cpe.state.nv.us/

Attorney General Contact Information:

ag.state.nv.us/

Columbia College is currently not required to seek authorization of distance education programs per the physical presence definition and New Hampshire's regulations.

Agency Contact Information:

New Hampshire Department of Education: www.education.nh.gov/highered/

Attorney General Contact Information:

doj.nh.gov/

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs per the physical presence definition and the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education's regulations.

Columbia College is currently not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Agency Contact Information:

New Jersey Commission on Higher Education: www.state.nj.us/highereducation/index.html

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development: lwd.state.nj.us/labor/

Attorney General Contact Information:  

www.state.nj.us/lps/

Columbia College is exempt from regulation provisions for distance education programs.

Agency Contact Information:

New Mexico Higher Education Department: hed.state.nm.us/Complaint_3.aspx

Columbia College is an out-of-state institution in New York offering education programs on federal property at Hancock Field and Fort Drum. The College is not authorized to conduct physical instruction in New York State other than on federal property and via distance education. Columbia College's Hancock Field and Fort Drum campuses are located on federal property.

Agency Contact Information:

New York State Education Department: www.nysed.gov/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.ag.ny.gov/

VA Statement:

Columbia College New York campuses have been approved by the State of New York Division of Veterans Affairs, Bureau of Veterans Education to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College currently is not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the North Carolina State Approving Agency.

Agency Contact Information:

North Carolina State Approving Agency: www.northcarolina.edu/aa/ncsaa/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.ncdoj.gov/

Columbia College is exempt from regulation provisions for distance education programs.

Agency Contact Information:

North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education: www.nd.gov/cte/

Columbia College currently is not required to seek approval of distance education programs from the Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools.

Agency Contact Information:

Ohio Board of Regents: www.ohiohighered.org/board

Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools: scr.ohio.gov/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/

Columbia College does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education: www.okhighered.org/index.shtml

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.oag.state.ok.us/

VA Statement:

The Columbia College–Fort Sill campus has been approved by the Oklahoma State Accrediting Agency to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College is exempt from authorization provisions for distance education programs per 348.597(d) by the Oregon Department of Education, Private Career School Office.

Agency Contact Information:

Oregon Department of Education, Private Career School Office: www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=325

Columbia College currently is not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Higher Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Pennsylvania Department of Education: www.education.state.pa.us/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.attorneygeneral.gov/

Columbia College currently is not required to seek licensure of distance education programs per the physical presence definition and the Rhode Island Office of Higher Education Regulations.

Agency Contact Information:

Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education: www.ribghe.org/default.htm

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.riag.ri.gov/

Columbia College is considered exempt by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.

Agency Contact Information:

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education: www.che.sc.gov/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.scag.gov/

VA Statement:

The Columbia College – Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station campus has been approved by South Carolina Commission on Higher Education to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College currently is not required to seek licensure of distance education programs from the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Agency Contact Information:

South Dakota Board of Regents: www.ris.sdbor.edu/

Attorney General Contact Information:

atg.sd.gov/

Columbia College currently is not required to seek licensure of distance education programs per 1540-01-02-.03(1)(ii).

Agency Contact Information:

Tennessee Higher Education Commission:  http://www.tn.gov/thec/

Attorney General Contact Information:

 www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/

Columbia College is considered exempt by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission.

Agency Contact Information:

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: www.thecb.state.tx.us/

Texas Workforce Commission:  www.twc.state.tx.us/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.oag.state.tx.us/

VA Statement:

The Columbia College–Fort Worth campus has been approved by the Texas Veterans Commission to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College is exempt from the Utah Division of Consumer Protection pursuant to Utah Code Annotated §13-34-107.6 and as contemplated in 34 C.F.R Section 600.9(a)(1)(i)(a). Columbia College is authorized for operation by the Utah System of Higher Education State Board of Regents.

Agency Contact Information:

Utah Division of Consumer Protection: consumerprotection.utah.gov/complaints/index.html

Utah System of Higher Education: www.higheredutah.org/

VA Statement:

The Columbia College–Salt Lake campus has been approved by the State of Utah Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Utah State Approving Agency for Veteran Affairs to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College currently is not required to seek approval of distance education programs from the Vermont Department of Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Vermont Department of Education: education.vermont.gov/index.htm

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.atg.state.vt.us/

Columbia College currently is not required to seek certification of distance education programs per the physical presence definition and Virginia's regulations.

Agency Contact Information:

Virginia State Council of Higher Education: www.schev.edu/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.oag.state.va.us/

Columbia College is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Columbia College to offer specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the board of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.

Master of Arts in Teaching: "This program is not intended to lead to teacher certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement." - State of Washington Higher Education Counseling Board

Electronic Catalog Addendums:

• Marysville, WA Graduate Catalog Addendum (Certified).pdf
• Marysville, WA Undergraduate Catalog Addendum (Certified)
• Whidbey Island, WA Undergraduate Catalog Addendum (Certified).pdf

Agency Contact Information:

Washington Student Achievement Council: http://www.wsac.wa.gov/

VA Statement:

Columbia College Washington campuses have been approved by the State of Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board, State Approving Agency for Veteran's Education & Training to train veterans and other eligible persons under the benefits of Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C. 3671 [a] and 3672 [a]).

Columbia College currently is not required to seek licensure of distance education programs per Series 20, Authorization of Degree Granting Institutions.

Agency Contact Information:

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission: wvhepcnew.wvnet.edu/

Attorney General Contact Information:

www.wvago.gov/

Columbia College is approved by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board, under Wis. Stats. 38.50 (10)(a).

Agency Contact Information:

Wisconsin Educational Approval Board: eab.state.wi.us/resources/complaint.asp

Columbia College is licensed by the Wyoming Department of Education.

Agency Contact Information:

Wyoming Department of Education: edu.wyoming.gov/Default.aspx