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IN Code § 21-18.5-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-6. Career College Student Assurance Fund; Administration

Sec. 6. (a) The career college student assurance fund is established to provide indemnification to a student or an enrollee of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution who suffers loss or damage as a result of:(1) the failure or neglect of the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution to faithfully perform all agreements, express or otherwise, with the student, enrollee, one (1) or both of the parents of the student or enrollee, or a guardian of the student or enrollee as represented by the application for the institution's authorization and the materials submitted in support of that application;(2) the failure or neglect of the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution to maintain and operate a course or courses of instruction or study in compliance with the standards of this chapter; or(3) an agent's misrepresentation in procuring the student's enrollment.(b) The board for proprietary education shall administer the fund.(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund but remains available to be used for providing money for reimbursements allowed under this chapter.(f) Upon the fund acquiring fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the balance in the fund must not become less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). If:(1) a claim against the fund is filed that would, if paid in full, require the balance of the fund to become less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); and(2) the board for proprietary education determines that the student is eligible for a reimbursement under the fund;the board for proprietary education shall prorate the amount of the reimbursement to ensure that the balance of the fund does not become less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), and the student is entitled to receive that balance of the student's claim from the fund as money becomes available in the fund from contributions to the fund required under this chapter.(g) The board for proprietary education shall ensure that all outstanding claim amounts described in subsection (f) are paid as money in the fund becomes available in the chronological order of the outstanding claims.(h) A claim against the fund may not be construed to be a debt of the state.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.15.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-7. Quarterly Contributions to Fund; Determination

Sec. 7. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution shall make quarterly contributions to the fund. The quarters begin January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.(b) For each quarter, each postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution shall make a contribution equal to the STEP THREE amount derived under the following formula:STEP ONE: Determine the total amount of tuition and fees earned during the quarter.STEP TWO: Multiply the STEP ONE amount by one-tenth of one percent (0.1%).STEP THREE: Add the STEP TWO amount and sixty dollars ($60).(c) After June 30, 2012, upon the career college student assurance fund achieving at least an initial balance of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution that contributes to the career college student assurance fund when the initial quarterly contribution is required under this chapter after the fund's establishment is not required to make contributions to the fund.(d) The board for proprietary education shall determine the number of quarterly contributions required for the career college student assurance fund to initially accumulate five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).(e) Except as provided in subsections (a), (b), and (f), a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution that begins making contributions to the career college student assurance fund after the initial quarterly contribution as required under this section shall make contributions to the fund for the same number of quarters as determined by the board for proprietary education under subsection (d).(f) If, after a career college student assurance fund acquires five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), the balance in the fund becomes less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), all postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institutions not required to make contributions to the career college student assurance fund as described in subsection (c) or (e) shall make contributions to the career college student assurance fund for the number of quarters necessary for the fund to accumulate five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-8. Investigation

Sec. 8. (a) Upon receipt of an application for authorization under this chapter, the board for proprietary education shall make an investigation to determine the accuracy of the statements in the application to determine if the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution meets the minimum standards for authorization.(b) During the investigation under subsection (a), the board for proprietary education may grant a temporary status of authorization. The temporary status of authorization is sufficient to meet the requirements of this chapter until a determination on authorization is made.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-9. Inspection Fee

Sec. 9. The cost of performing a team onsite investigation for purposes of section 8 of this chapter shall be paid by the applicant postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution. However, the total cost of an inspection, including room, board, and mileage that does not require travel outside Indiana, may not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for any one (1) postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-10. Student Records; Submission to Board for Proprietary Education Upon Request; Disposition if Institution Ceases Operation

Sec. 10. (a) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution shall maintain at least the following records for each student:(1) The program in which the student enrolls.(2) The length of the program.(3) The date of the student's initial enrollment in the program.(4) A transcript of the student's academic progress.(5) The amount of the student's tuition and fees.(6) A copy of the enrollment agreement.(b) Upon the request of the board for proprietary education, a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution shall submit the records described in subsection (a) to the board for proprietary education.(c) If a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution ceases operation, the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution shall submit the records described in subsection (a) to the Indiana archives and records administration not later than thirty (30) days after the institution ceases to operate, regardless of any outstanding debts owed to the institution.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.171-2015, SEC.44; P.L.9-2021, SEC.6.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-12. Issuance of Authorization

Sec. 12. (a) After an investigation and a finding that the information in the application is true and that the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution meets the minimum standards, the board for proprietary education shall issue an authorization to the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution upon payment of an additional fee of at least twenty-five dollars ($25). An applicant's market research may not be considered or required by the board for proprietary education as a condition for authorizing or renewing the accreditation of or for authorization of the programs of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution.(b) The board for proprietary education may waive inspection of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution that has been authorized by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education whose standards are approved by the board for proprietary education as meeting or exceeding the requirements of this chapter.(c) A valid license, authorization to operate, or other form of authorization issued to a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution by another state may be accepted, instead of inspection, if:(1) the requirements of that state meet or exceed the requirements of this chapter; and(2) the other state will, in turn, extend reciprocity to postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institutions authorized by the board for proprietary education.(d) The board for proprietary education may join interstate reciprocity agreements and authorize an institution to operate in Indiana, if the:(1) institution; and(2) state in which both the institution's:(A) principal campus is located; and(B) institutional accreditation is provided;are members of the interstate reciprocity agreement.(e) An authorization issued under this section expires one (1) year following the authorization's issuance.(f) An authorized postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution may renew the institution's authorization annually upon:(1) the payment of a fee of at least twenty-five dollars ($25); and(2) continued compliance with this chapter.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.61; P.L.273-2013, SEC.18.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-13. Revocation

Sec. 13. Authorization may be revoked by the board for proprietary education:(1) for cause upon notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the board for proprietary education; and(2) for the authorized postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution failing to make the appropriate quarterly contributions to the career college student assurance fund not later than forty-five (45) days after the end of a quarter.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.19.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-14. Hearing

Sec. 14. (a) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution, after notification that the institution's authorization has been refused, revoked, or suspended, may apply for a hearing before the board for proprietary education concerning the institution's qualifications. The application for a hearing must be filed in writing with the board for proprietary education not more than thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of the denial, revocation, or suspension.(b) The board for proprietary education shall give a hearing promptly and with not less than ten (10) days notice of the date, time, and place. The postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution is entitled to be represented by counsel and to offer oral and documentary evidence relevant to the issue.(c) Not more than fifteen (15) days after a hearing, the board for proprietary education shall make written findings of fact, a written decision, and a written order based solely on the evidence submitted at the hearing, either granting or denying authorization to the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.20.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-15. Suspension

Sec. 15. A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution's authorization shall be suspended at any time if the authorized postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution denies enrollment to a student or makes a distinction or classification of students on the basis of race, color, or creed.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.21.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-16. Representations

Sec. 16. A person may not do the following:(1) Make, or cause to be made, a statement or representation, oral, written, or visual, in connection with the offering or publicizing of a course, if the person knows or should reasonably know the statement or representation is false, deceptive, substantially inaccurate, or misleading.(2) Promise or guarantee employment to a student or prospective student using information, training, or skill purported to be provided or otherwise enhanced by a course, unless the person offers the student or prospective student a bona fide contract of employment agreeing to employ the student or prospective student for a period of at least ninety (90) days in a business or other enterprise regularly conducted by the person in which that information, training, or skill is a normal condition of employment.(3) Do an act that constitutes part of the conduct of administration of a course if the person knows, or should reasonably know, that the course is being carried on by the use of fraud, deception, or other misrepresentation.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-17. Liability of Institution as Principal

Sec. 17. A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution is liable for the actions of the institution's agents.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.22.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-19. Remedy; Damages or Other Relief

Sec. 19. The fact that the career college student assurance fund exists does not limit or impair a right of recovery and the amount of damages or other relief to which a plaintiff may be entitled.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-20. Claims Against Balance of Career College Student Assurance Fund; Determination; Priorities

Sec. 20. (a) This section applies to claims against the balance of the career college student assurance fund.(b) A student or enrollee of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution who believes that the student or enrollee has suffered loss or damage resulting from any of the occurrences described in section 6(a) of this chapter may file a claim with the board for proprietary education against the balance of the fund.(c) A claim under this section is limited to a refund of the claimant's applicable tuition and fees.(d) All claims must be filed not later than five (5) years after the occurrence resulting in the loss or damage to the claimant occurs.(e) Upon the filing of a claim under this section, the board for proprietary education shall review the records submitted by the appropriate postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution described under section 12 of this chapter and shall investigate the claim.(f) Upon a determination by the board for proprietary education that a claimant shall be reimbursed under the career college student assurance fund, the board for proprietary education shall prioritize the reimbursements under the following guidelines:(1) A student's educational loan balances.(2) Federal grant repayment obligations of the student.(3) Other expenses paid directly by the student.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.62.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-21. Remedy; Void Contracts

Sec. 21. An obligation, negotiable or nonnegotiable, providing for payment for a course or courses of instruction is void if the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution is not authorized to operate in Indiana.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.24.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-22. Misrepresentation

Sec. 22. The issuance of authorization may not be considered to constitute endorsement of a course, a person, or an institution. A representation to the contrary is a misrepresentation.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.25.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-22.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-22.5. Deceptive Acts

Sec. 22.5. A person who knowingly and intentionally violates section 16 or 22 of this chapter commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general under IC 24-5-0.5 and is subject to the penalties and remedies available to the attorney general under IC 24-5-0.5.As added by P.L.273-2013, SEC.26.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-23. Relief; Injunction

Sec. 23. The prosecuting attorney of the county in which an offense under this chapter occurred shall, at the request of the board for proprietary education or on the prosecuting attorney's own motion, bring any appropriate action, including a mandatory and prohibitive injunction.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-24. Adjudication

Sec. 24. An action of the board for proprietary education concerning the issuance, denial, or revocation of an authorization under this chapter is subject to review under IC 4-21.5.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.27.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-25. Violations

Sec. 25. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.(b) A person who, with intent to defraud, represents the person to be an agent of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution commits a Level 5 felony.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.252.
IN Code § 21-18.5-6-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 21. Higher Education|Article 18.5. Administration of Higher Education Financial Aid and Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|Chapter 6. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Accreditation|21-18.5-6-26. Postsecondary Credit Bearing Proprietary Educational Institution Authorization Fund; Fees

Sec. 26. (a) As used in this section, "fund" means the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution authorization fund established by subsection (b).(b) The postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution authorization fund is established.(c) The fund shall be administered by the commission (as defined in IC 21-18.5-2-7.).(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the general fund.(e) All fees collected by the board for proprietary education under this chapter shall be deposited in the fund.(f) Money in the fund shall be used by the board for proprietary education to administer this chapter.As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.63; P.L.273-2013, SEC.28.