Online Degrees and Certificates at PPSC

Important Notice to Out of State Online Students

Pikes Peak State College offers online courses and programs to a widelearners across the nation and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This federally-recognized body assures students, parents, and all stakeholders that PPSC meets clear quality standards for educational and financial performance. In addition to PPSC's Higher Learning Commission accreditation, some of PPSC's academic programs carry specialized accreditation specific to the field.

If you plan on taking Pikes Peak State College online courses, please check the NC-SARA Map to verify that your state has either authorized or exempted our college to offer classes or programs to you as a resident of your state. Please visit the Professional Licensure Disclosure page for more information on programs that require licensure.

State Authorization

Pikes Peak State College is a member of National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which means we share a reciprocity agreement with all states who are part of the NC-SARA group. The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. SARA is overseen by a National Council and administered by four regional education compacts. Pikes Peak State College has been approved by the State of Colorado 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.

Online Degrees and Certificates at PPSC

State Authorization

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