Accreditation: Postsecondary Education Institutions Accreditation: Postsecondary Education Institutions UPDATE: Due to the ongoing lapse in appropriations, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) meeting that had been scheduled for October 21, 2025 is postponed
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Diploma Mills and Accreditation - U. S. Department of Education In order for you to become a smart consumer, you'll need to have a basic understanding of accreditation in the United States and how it works, the difference between accredited or unaccredited institutions, and the pitfalls of enrolling in a "diploma mill "
Accreditation Handbook - 2 22 (PDF) If the agency accredits institutions of higher education, its accreditation is a required element in enabling at least one of those institutions to establish eligibility to participate in HEA programs