By federal regulation , J. Sargeant 91做厙 (91做厙) Community College must disclose to prospective out-of-state students which states its programs meet and do not meet the applicable educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.
Prospective students outside the Commonwealth of Virginia who may enroll in a program at 91做厙 Community College that prepares students for external certification or licensure or may require clinical placements or internships should be from a state where the program MEETS the educational requirements for certification or licensure.
If the student is from a state where the 91做厙 program does NOT MEET the student's home state requirements and the student is enrolled in at least one course online their first semester in the program, the student must provide a written attestation where they intend to seek employment after completing the program. Online students cannot enroll if they reside and plan to seek employment in a state where 91做厙 does not meet that state’s requirements for certification or licensure.
View the contact information for Virginia and out-of-state licensing agencies.
Additional Information
- Students enrolling in the Accounting, AAS degree with a bachelor’s degree may be eligible to take their CPA exam. Please contact the Accounting Program Head for more information.
- PA and NY license electricians by local jurisdiction. There is no statewide license. Students should check their local jurisdiction’s requirements.
- The Funeral Services, AAS, prepares students for the combined license for a funeral director and an embalmer.
- Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution to meet the state’s licensing requirements in addition to completing the Funeral Services, AAS or Funeral Director Major (AAS). Students should check their state licensing agency to review baccalaureate degree requirements.
- This career studies certificate prepares students to take the Virginia CSAC-A licensing exam. CSAC-A is a Commonwealth of Virginia license for Substance Abuse Assistant Counselor.
Attestation Process
Federal regulations prohibit 91做厙 Community College from enrolling students in a program that leads to licensure or certification if the college does not meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the student's state of residence.
Students who intend to seek licensure and employment in a different state may be eligible for enrollment in their chosen program, provided that the program meets the educational requirements for licensure in that state and that they submit an attestation.
The student's attestation requires completing a form returned to the college within 14 days of receiving the notification. Students who do not submit an attestation in that time period will not be allowed to enroll at 91做厙.
Complaint Resolution
91做厙 Community College’s Student Grievance Policy and Procedure is described in our catalog. 91做厙 strives to provide the highest quality educational opportunities available. However, if a conflict does arise, our efforts are meant to resolve your grievances, complaints, and concerns in an expeditious, fair, and amicable manner. Students should carefully follow the steps outlined in our catalog to ensure proper and timely resolution of their complaint.
In accordance with the , the complaint procedures outlined in our catalog are subject to oversight by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) in complaints arising from students living outside Virginia who are enrolled in courses at 91做厙 If an issue cannot be resolved by the college’s customary resolution procedure, students may . Grade appeals and student conduct appeals are not allowed under SARA.
Students located outside of Virginia can find information about their state’s student complaint procedures in the list below:
State Contacts for Complaint Resolution
State | Name | Phone | Form |
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Alabama | Alabama Commission on Higher Education | (334) 242-2211 | |
Alaska | Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education | (800) 441-2962 | |
Arizona | Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education | (602) 542-5709 | |
Arkansas | Arkansas Department of Higher Education | (501) 371-2000 | |
Colorado | Colorado Department of Higher Education | (303) 862-3001 | |
Connecticut | Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education | (860) 723-0000 | |
Delaware | Delaware Department of Education | (302) 735-4000 | |
Florida | Florida Department of Education | (850) 245-0505 | |
Georgia | Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission | (770) 414-3300 | |
Hawaii | Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program | (808) 586-7327 | |
Idaho | Idaho Board of Education | (208) 334-2270 | |
Illinois | Illinois Board of Higher Education | (217) 782-2551 | |
Indiana | Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education | (800) 457-8283 | |
Iowa | Iowa College Aid | (515) 725-3400 | |
Kansas | Kansas Board of Regents | (785) 430-4240 | |
Kentucky | Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education | (502) 573-1555 | |
Louisiana | Louisiana Board of Regents | (800) 351-4889 | |
Maine | Maine Department of Education | (207) 624-6600 | |
Maryland | Maryland Higher Education Commission | (410) 767-3300 | |
Massachusetts | Massachusetts Board of Higher Education | (617) 994-6950 | |
Michigan | Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth | (517) 335-5858 | |
Minnesota | Minnesota Office of Higher Education | (800) 657-3866 | |
Mississippi | Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation | (601) 432-6372 | |
Missouri | Missouri Department of Higher Education | (573) 751-2361 | |
Montana | Montana University System, Montana Board of Regents | (406) 449-9124 | |
Nebraska | Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education | (402) 471-2847 | |
Nevada | Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education | (702) 486-7330 | |
New Hampshire | New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission | (603) 271-4196 | |
New Jersey | New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | (609) 292-4310 | |
New Mexico | New Mexico Higher Education Department | (505) 476-8411 | |
New York | New York State Education Department | (518) 474-3852 | |
North Carolina | North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints | (919) 962-4558 | |
North Dakota | North Dakota State Board for Career and Technical Education | (701) 328-3180 | |
Ohio | Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools | (877) 275-4219 | |
Oklahoma | Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education | (405) 225-9100 | |
Oregon | Oregon Department of Education – Private and Career Schools | (503) 947-5600 | |
Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Program Services | (717) 783.8228 | |
Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education | (787) 641-7100 | |
Rhode Island | Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education | (401) 736-1100 | |
South Carolina | South Carolina Commission on Higher Education | (803) 737-2260 | |
South Dakota | South Dakota Board of Regents | (605) 773-3455 | |
Tennessee | Tennessee Higher Education Commission | (615) 741-3605 | |
Texas | Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board | (512) 427-6101 | |
Utah | Utah Systems of Higher Education | (800) 418-8757 | |
Vermont | Vermont State Board of Education | (802) 828-1130 | |
Virginia | Virginia State Council of Higher Education | (804) 225-2600 | |
Washington | Washington Student Achievement Panel | (360) 753-7800 | |
Washington, DC | Washington DC – Higher Education Licensure Commission | (202) 727-6436 | |
West Virginia | West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission | (304) 558-2101 | |
Wisconsin | Wisconsin Educational Approval Program | (877) 617-1565 | |
Wyoming | Wyoming Department of Education | (307) 777-7675 |
Reciprocity for Out-of-State Students
91做厙 Community College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. This participation allows 91做厙 to accept students from any state (except for students residing in California), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands in our online programs and courses.