Is this cool?

[sanantone]

I believe it's illegal in my state to use an unaccredited degree to apply for jobs. I think most states have a requirement that all schools in their state apply for authorization to operate and eventually earn accreditation. Only schools primarily religious in nature are exempted. Also, some states have their own accreditation boards.

Even if HR fails to check, you risk losing your job in a very embarrassing way. Not to mention that these types of stories often make the news when you work for the government, a college, or in a high-profile position at a private company.

This still doesn't address the question; what is the 'loophole' they are talking about?

I found very little on the net without doing some digging. I'm glad this 'school' is referenced here; maybe others who google to see if this is legit will see that here, where nontraditional paths are discussed in depth, do not feel it's an appropriate path, and good reasons why. I think it also helps the online school community to see that this site is against the 'check-stroking-for-cum-laude' schemes.

So, I say, let it ride, for what little my opinion is worth here.

The answer is that there is no loophole. I thought that was obvious. This is a diploma mill .

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I believe it's illegal in my state to use an unaccredited degree to apply for jobs. I think most states have a requirement that all schools in their state apply for authorization to operate and eventually earn accreditation. Only schools primarily religious in nature are exempted. Also, some states have their own accreditation boards.

Even if HR fails to check, you risk losing your job in a very embarrassing way. Not to mention that these types of stories often make the news when you work for the government, a college, or in a high-profile position at a private company.

This still doesn't address the question; what is the 'loophole' they are talking about?

I found very little on the net without doing some digging. I'm glad this 'school' is referenced here; maybe others who google to see if this is legit will see that here, where nontraditional paths are discussed in depth, do not feel it's an appropriate path, and good reasons why. I think it also helps the online school community to see that this site is against the 'check-stroking-for-cum-laude' schemes.

So, I say, let it ride, for what little my opinion is worth here.

The loophole seems to be their use of The Hague Convention Apostille. So essentially the "schools" issuing the degrees are in one of the countries that are party to the treaty.

See part IV of https://travel.state.gov/content/passpor...tials.html

This isn't a loophole. They make it clear that authentication of the documents does not confirm accreditation.

Here is a discussion on Belford University and how this loophole is not a loophole.

https://www.geteducated.com/forums/19-de...university