Online Program & Course Eligibility Based on State of Residence
Due to amendments to the federal Higher Education Act, all institutions offering online education must obtain direct or reciprocal approval from each state in which it is not physically located if it wishes to provide residents of those states with online education.
The University of Northern Colorado has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Through this membership, we adhere to established standards for distance higher education and are authorized to serve students from all 49 NC-SARA member states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Authorization to Serve Students Online
At this time, UNC can serve online education to students from every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, we are not currently accepting students to our online programs who reside in the CNMIs.
Program-Specific Limitations
We are also currently investigating any additional state-by-state considerations for programs that include licensure, practicums and internships that may impact the ability to serve students in certain states for these programs. Please visit the following page for state-specific answers for select verified programs.
State Authorization by Program
Questions?
Kim Black
kim.black@unco.edu
