It is subject to the regulation of the state agency having jurisdiction in that area. Please call our department if you need more in-depth information about incorporation. Certified to Operate. Unless specifically exempted, schools are required by law to be certified to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education in order to offer courses of instruction or recruit students in the state. Institutions that are exempt from the proprietary school certification program regulations operate legally in the state without a certificate to operate.
Accreditation is a system of non-government self regulation performed by private organizations.
The accrediting process evaluates institutions and their programs according to the standards established by that association. Accreditation by recognized accrediting associations is the traditional standard for the acceptance of the integrity of an institution of higher education. However, it is voluntary and not required to operate legally in the state of Missouri. The following is a list of recognized accrediting agencies that have member schools in Missouri. Contact the agency directly to get more information, or click where we've set up a link to visit their web sites.