SARA is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of post-secondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by post-secondary institutions based in another state.
91探花 offers courses, associate degrees, and certificate programs that may lead to professional licensure and/or certification. Successful completion of the programs may potentially lead to professional licensure, registration, or certification. Licensure, registration, or certification may be global, national, or state-specific. Our programs meet the requirements for the State of Hawai‘i. Requirements for other states may vary. If you currently live in a state other than Hawai‘i or intend to move to a state other than Hawai‘i and use the education completed at 91探花 to sit for such an exam, be aware there may be additional requirements. If you are planning to seek professional licensure or certification outside Hawai‘i, it is important that you contact personnel in that state for guidance for licensure and certification requirements for that state.
For these purposes, states include the District of Columbia and the U.S. protectorates, as defined in . 91探花 makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, specialized exams, training, etc.
Out-of-State Academic Student Complaint Procedure
Out-of-state students taking online classes at 91探花 should attempt to resolve any issues or complaints with the College first. If an issue cannot be resolved internally, you may file a student complaint about 91探花 with the .
HPEAP is responsible for responding to formal complaints against public, independent non-profit, and proprietary institutions of higher education in Hawai‘i. While HPEAP has limited authority over colleges and universities and cannot offer legal advice or initiate civil court cases, the staff will review submitted complaints and work with student complainants and institutions.
Hawai‘i Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program | 808.586.7327 or hpeap@dcca.hawaii.gov
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