Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 610 CMR - BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION › Title 610 CMR 2.00 - Degree-granting Regulations For Independent Institutions Of Higher Education › Section 2.06 - Common Elements of the Approval Process

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
The process for approval of a certificate of organization,
						articles of amendment, or a foreign corporation certificate is:
(1)
Application
.
					Prior to submitting an application, an institution is strongly encouraged to
					consult with Board staff. A complete application consists of the appropriate
					certificate or articles of amendment, if applicable, the required information,
					and the payment of any required fee.
(a)
Required Information
. The Board will require the
					institution to submit information appropriate to the type and level of review.
					The Board shall limit its review to matters directly related to the issues in
					question. An institution may file copies of similar information prepared for
					accrediting or other agencies whenever such information is relevant to the type
					and level of review to be conducted by the Board.
(b)
Fees.
1. An institution shall pay the following
					fees:
a. For initial licensure of a
					Massachusetts-based or Out-of-state institution: $10,000 plus $2,000 for each
					degree requested at the same time if more than one.
b. Annual fee each year for the first five
					years following initial licensure: $4,000.
c. For each additional degree at
					Massachusetts licensed institutions: $4,500 plus $2,000 for each additional
					degree requested at the same time if more than one. (No fee for NEASC-CIHE
					institutions for additional degrees at existing categories/levels as approved
					by the Board, June 19, 2001.)
d.
					Periodic inspection or review (if a separate review from Board's participation
					in New England Association of Schools and Colleges review is required):
					$4,000.
e. Other requests requiring
					public hearings
(e.g.,
award honorary degree(s), change the
					name of an institution, or retitle an existing, authorized degree):
					$500.
f. Institutional closure:
					$500. All records must be transmitted by the institution in electronic
					form.
2. Fees shall be
					paid to the Board's Licensing Fee Trust Fund at the time the institution files
					articles of organization or amendment or a foreign corporation certificate with
					the Secretary of State or upon scheduling of periodic inspection or review.
					Fees shall be used solely for purposes of the Licensing Fee Trust Fund. In
					addition to the fee, the institution shall pay for the travel, room, board and
					other normal expenses of the Visiting Committee, including the BHE
					representative. If a subsequent visit or visits by the Committee are necessary,
					the Board will charge the institution for these at its discretion, based on the
					extent of subsequent review needed.
3. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 15A, § 41,
					Board staff shall review and update biennially 610 CMR 2.06(1)(b) to comply
					with the statutory mandate that fees shall reflect the costs incurred by the
					Board of Higher Education in implementing
					610 CMR
					2.00.