The Federal Government Cracks Down on Accreditors, Especially ACICS

[sanantone]

ACICS accredits career schools, and I believe most of them are for-profit. They have accredited some of the worst offenders for misleading students, falsifying records, and offering predatory loans. NACIQI has recommended to the U.S. Department of Education to revoke recognition of the accreditor. This would mean that none of the schools accredited by ACICS will qualify for financial aid. Considering how expensive these school tend to be, they can't survive without students who receive financial aid. Also, their accreditation won't be considered legitimate. ACICS has 90 days to appeal. I can't say that I will be sad to see them go. Their schools will probably flock to ACCSC, but I would like to see that accreditor gone, too.

NACIQI recommended that the American Bar Association not be allowed to accredit new members for a year. They are also keeping the American Psychological Association on watch.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016...ccreditors