Ashland University (AU) is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) through the Ohio Department of Higher Education. AU has been approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to offer distance education across state lines. Participating institutions agree to operate within policies and guidelines noted in the NC-SARA manual, including annual data reporting. The following is a listing of NC-SARA Institutions.
Professional Licensure
In response to new regulations by the U.S. Department of Education, Ashland University is publishing this required disclosure. If you have been admitted to an Ashland University program for professional licensure, the program has been designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure in the state of Ohio. As such, a determination may not have been made regarding whether this program will meet educational requirements for licensure outside of the state of Ohio. AU does not guarantee that programs which fulfill Ohio licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria for professional licensure boards of other states and territories. Ashland University makes all efforts to determine if its licensure programs fulfill the licensure requirements of other states, however, at times this cannot be determined.
Licensure requirements vary from state to state. Students who intend to pursue professional licensure outside of the state of Ohio should contact the appropriate agency to seek guidance and information confirming licensure requirements. You may use the links provided below to obtain additional information regarding licensure requirements for specific programs in various states.
- Accounting
- Athletic Training
- Counseling
- Dietetics
- Nursing
- Social Work (also see counseling)
- Teacher Education
Complaint Resolution
Per PMP24-0619, institutions operating under SARA policies shall provide their and SARA’s complaint resolution policies and procedures to all students taking courses under SARA policies.
Ashland University is committed to providing high quality educational opportunities. The University wishes to resolve grievances, complaints and concerns in an expeditious and fair manner. The Student Complaint Information page provides information regarding AU’s Student Complaint Process and contacts for each state. Student complaints relating to consumer protection laws offered under the terms and conditions of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), must first be filed with the institution to seek resolution. See NC-SARA's Student Complaint Process.