Types of Educational Providers Authorized
The Idaho State Board of Education registers these types of institutions:
- Private, in-state, and out-of-state, not-for-profit, and for-profit degree-granting institutions
- Non-degree granting institutions
Establishing a college or university in Idaho falls under the regulatory framework overseen by the Idaho State Board of Education. This guide provides a straightforward explanation of the steps necessary to obtain state approval, including submitting various program proposals and the specific requirements for different educational programs.
Who approves a new college or trade school in Idaho?
Idaho proprietary school registration comes from the Idaho State Board of Education, which each year registers private trade and career schools with an Idaho presence as proprietary schools and accredited degree-granting colleges as postsecondary educational institutions; a new college not yet accredited registers as a proprietary school first.
AEC doesn't issue Idaho approval and can't promise one. The Idaho State Board of Education decides.
AEC's founder, Dr. Ramin Golbaghi, went through these approvals as a school owner. He founded and led a private postsecondary school, he personally obtained state approval to operate, ACCSC institutional accreditation, Title IV certification, VA education benefits approval, WIOA/I-TRAIN workforce eligibility and SEVP certification.
Opening in more than one state? See state approval requirements in all 50 states.
AEC (Accreditation Expert Consulting) Services
Here’s how AEC can assist:
- Guidance on Regulatory Compliance:
- Regulatory Advice: Provide detailed guidance on Idaho’s regulatory framework and the Idaho State Board of Education requirements.
- Compliance Check: Check your application documents against state regulations and standards.
- Proposal Preparation and Submission:
- Form Completion: Assist in accurately completing the necessary registration forms.
- Document Compilation: Help compile and organize all required documentation for submission.
- Review and Feedback:
- Pre-submission Review: Conduct a thorough review of your proposals before submission to identify potential issues.
- Feedback and Revisions: Provide actionable feedback and assist with necessary revisions to strengthen your proposals.
- Liaison with the State Board:
- Communication: Act as a liaison between your institution and the Idaho State Board of Education, ensuring clear and effective communication.
- Follow-up: Monitor the progress of your proposals and follow up as needed.
- Strategic Planning and Implementation:
- Long-term Strategy: Develop a strategic plan to guide your institution through approval and ensure sustainable growth.
- Implementation Support: Provide ongoing support to implement the approved programs and maintain compliance with state requirements.
- Training and Development:
- Faculty Training: Offer training sessions for faculty and staff on regulatory compliance and best practices in academic program development.
- Administrative Support: Provide administrative support for application submission.
