Maine State Approval for Colleges and Career Schools
We are thrilled to announce that we are in the process of expanding our programs and services. Our team is working diligently to provide updates in Maine.
We are committed to providing the highest level of education and support, and we can’t wait to bring our assistance to these regions soon. Stay tuned for updates.
For more information or to stay informed about launch dates, please contact us. Thank you for your interest and patience as we bring our offerings closer to you.
Who approves a new college or trade school in Maine?
In Maine, most private trade and career schools need a proprietary school license from the Commissioner of Education at the Maine Department of Education (Maine DOE), and a new degree-granting college needs an Act of the Maine Legislature on the Maine State Board of Education's recommendation.
AEC doesn't issue Maine approval and can't promise one. The Maine Commissioner of Education decides a proprietary school license, the Maine State Board of Education decides an out-of-state college's approval, and only an Act of the Maine Legislature grants a new college degree authority.
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.
