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stratford university

an accredited university

accredited by the accrediting council for independent colleges and schools (acics) to award certificate, diploma, associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, stratford university delivers quality education to students. acics is listed as a national recognized accreditation agency by the u.s. department of education.

stratford is also accredited by the american culinary federation education foundation (acfef), assuring that we meet the standards and competencies set for faculty, curriculum, and student services. 

stratford university is certified to operate by the state council of higher education for virginia (schev) to operate campuses in virginia.

the undergraduate and graduate programs are approved for federal student financial aid by the u.s. department of education. the university has the authority to issue i-20s by the u.s. immigration and naturalization service for f-1 visas. all programs have been approved for the training of veterans. the virginia and the district of columbia rehabilitation services approve all programs.

the maryland higher education commission (mhec) has approved stratford university to operate a campus in baltimore, maryland. stratford university carefully monitors developments in maryland state law and acts promptly to meet all requirements.

the bsn program of the school of nursing, stratford university, is accredited by the commission on collegiate nursing education (www.aacnnursing.org/ccne). the stratford university woodbridge campus nursing program has full approval by the virginia board of nursing. the alexandria campus nursing programs are on initial approval by the virginia board of nursing.

the accrediting bureau of health education schools (abhes) accredits the associate of applied science in medical assisting program at the falls church and woodbridge campuses. abhes is recognized by the united states secretary of education for the accreditation of private, postsecondary institutions in the united states. abhes is located at 7777 leesburg pike, suite 314n, falls church, va 22043, (703) 917-9503, www.abhes.org.

a copy of the documentation describing the institution’s licensure, registration, authorization, or certification is made available to any enrolled or prospective student upon request. to make this request contact stratford university compliance manager: compliance@stratford.edu.

authorization for out of state students enrolling in distance education programs:

under the aegis of the state authorization reciprocity agreements (sara) stratford university accepts oversight by the state council of higher education in virginia (schev) for students enrolled in distance education courses or programs.

on october 17, 2014, the southern regional education board (sreb) approved virginia as a member state to participate in national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements (nc-sara), and on february 25, 2015, stratford university became an institutional participant in the nc-sara initiative. with this membership, stratford university programs were automatically available to students who reside in the 49 participating states. only california has not yet joined the nc-sara initiative. stratford university is authorized to deliver out-of-state educational activities in 49 states. therefore, students located in sara states are authorized to enroll in any online or face to face stratford university programs and courses.

california: in july 2017, the bureau began requiring for-profit institutions, regardless of physical presence, to register with the bppe and collect student tuition recovery fund (strf) assessments from students. stratford university completed registration with the ca bppe on april 23, 2018 and is approved to offer distance education programs to ca residents.

the following disclosure is required per the california bureau of private postsecondary education:

the state of california established the student tuition recovery fund (strf) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a california resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the strf, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a california resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.

you are not eligible for protection from the strf and you are not required to pay the strf assessment, if you are not a california resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.

it is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. questions regarding the strf may be directed to the bureau for private postsecondary education, 2535 capitol oaks drive, suite 400, sacramento, ca 95833, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.

to be eligible for strf, you must be a california resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the strf assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:

  1. the institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the bureau.
  2. you were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120 day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120 day period before the program was discontinued.
  3. you were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.
  4. the institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the bureau but has failed to do so.
  5. the institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law, or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs.
  6. you have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.
  7. you sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.

to qualify for strf reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from strf.

a student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from strf for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. if it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law. however, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.

note: authority cited: sections 94803, 94877 and 94923, education code. reference: section 94923, 94924 and 94925, education code.

bureau for private postsecondary education
2535 capitol oaks drive, suite 400
sacramento, ca 95833
phone: 916-431-6959
filing a complaint

authorization for out of state students enrolling in distance education programs:

under the aegis of the state authorization reciprocity agreements (sara) stratford university accepts oversight by the state council of higher education in virginia (schev) for students enrolled in distance education courses or programs.

on october 17, 2014, the southern regional education board (sreb) approved virginia as a member state to participate in national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements (nc-sara), and on february 25, 2015, stratford university became an institutional participant in the nc-sara initiative. with this membership, stratford university programs were automatically available to students who reside in the 49 participating states. only california has not yet joined the nc-sara initiative. stratford university is authorized to deliver out-of-state educational activities in 49 states. therefore, students located in sara states are authorized to enroll in any online or face to face stratford university programs and courses.

authorization for fully online programs

authorization for fully online programs

alabama

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with alabama regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

alaska

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with alaska regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

american samoa

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with american samoa regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

arizona

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with arizona regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

arkansas

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with arkansas regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

california*

stratford university completed registration with the ca bppe on april 23, 2018 and is approved to offer distance education programs to ca residents.

colorado

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with colorado regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

connecticut

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with connecticut regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

delaware

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with delaware regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

district of columbia

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with district of columbia regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

florida

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with florida regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

georgia

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with georgia regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

guam

stratford university does not have physical presence as defined by the regulations in the u.s. territories therefore, stratford university is in compliance to offer online/distance learning programs to residents of the u.s. territories.

hawaii

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with hawaii regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

idaho

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with idaho regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

illinois

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with illinois regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

indiana

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with indiana regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

iowa

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with iowa regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

kansas

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with kansas regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

kentucky

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with kentucky regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

louisiana

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with louisiana regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

maine

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with maine regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

maryland

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with maryland regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

massachusetts

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with massachusetts regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

michigan

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with michigan regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

minnesota

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with minnesota regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

mississippi

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with mississippi regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

missouri

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with missouri regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

montana

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with montana regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

nebraska

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with nebraska regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

nevada

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with nevada regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

new hampshire

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with new hampshire regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

new jersey

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with new jersey regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

new mexico

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with new mexico regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

new york

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with new york regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

north carolina

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with north carolina regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

north dakota

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with north dakota regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

northern mariana islands*

stratford university does not have physical presence as defined by the regulations in the u.s. territories therefore, stratford university is in compliance to offer online/distance learning programs to residents of the u.s. territories.

ohio

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with ohio regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

oklahoma

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with oklahoma regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

oregon

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with oregon regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

pennsylvania

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with pennsylvania regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

puerto rico*

stratford university does not have physical presence as defined by the regulations in the u.s. territories therefore, stratford university is in compliance to offer online/distance learning programs to residents of the u.s. territories.

rhode island

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with rhode island regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

south carolina

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with south carolina regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

south dakota

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with south dakota regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

tennessee

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with tennessee regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

texas

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with texas regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

u.s. virgin islands

stratford university does not have physical presence as defined by the regulations in the u.s. territories therefore, stratford university is in compliance to offer online/distance learning programs to residents of the u.s. territories.

utah

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with utah regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

vermont

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with vermont regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

virginia

stratford university is in compliance with the state council of higher education for virginia to offer online/distance learning programs to virginia residents.

washington

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with washington regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

west virginia

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with west virginia regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

wisconsin

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with wisconsin regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

wyoming

as an approved sara institution, stratford university is in compliance with wyoming regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

*not a sara state/territory

california: in july 2017, the bureau began requiring for-profit institutions, regardless of physical presence, to register with the bppe and collect student tuition recovery fund (strf) assessments from students. stratford university completed registration with the ca bppe on april 23, 2018 and is approved to offer distance education programs to ca residents.

the following disclosure is required per the california bureau of private postsecondary education:

the state of california established the student tuition recovery fund (strf) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a california resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the strf, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a california resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.

you are not eligible for protection from the strf and you are not required to pay the strf assessment, if you are not a california resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.

it is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. questions regarding the strf may be directed to the bureau for private postsecondary education, 2535 capitol oaks drive, suite 400, sacramento, ca 95833, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.

to be eligible for strf, you must be a california resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the strf assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:

  1. the institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the bureau.
  2. you were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120 day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120 day period before the program was discontinued.
  3. you were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.
  4. the institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the bureau but has failed to do so.
  5. the institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law, or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs.
  6. you have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.
  7. you sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.

to qualify for strf reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from strf.

a student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from strf for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. if it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law. however, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.

note: authority cited: sections 94803, 94877 and 94923, education code. reference: section 94923, 94924 and 94925, education code.

bureau for private postsecondary education
2535 capitol oaks drive, suite 400
sacramento, ca 95833
phone: 916-431-6959
filing a complaint

student grievance procedures

complaints or concerns about internally unresolved educational experiences should be addressed to the following oversight organizations:

concerning fraud, waste, or abuse of us department of education funds or programs:

inspector general’s hotline
office of the inspector general
u.s. department of education
100 maryland avenue, sw
washington, dc 20202
(800) 647-8733 fre

concerning internally unresolved student complaints or concerns:

accrediting council for independent colleges and schools
1350 eye street, nw, suite 560

washington, dc 20005
(202)336-6780
washington, dc 20202
www.acics.org

state council of higher education for virginia

101 n. 14th st., 10th floor
james monroe building
richmond, va 23219
tel: (804)225-2600
fax: (804)225-2604

maryland residents – concerning internally unresolved student complaints or concerns:

accrediting council for independent colleges and schools
1350 eye street, nw, suite 560
washington, dc 20005
(202)336-6780
washington, dc 20202
www.acics.org

maryland higher education commission
6 north liberty street, 10th floor
baltimore, md 21202
tel: (410) 767-3388
fax: (804)225-2604

office of the attorney general
consumer protection division
200 st. paul street
baltimore, md 21202
consumer protection hotline:
toll free:
consumer@oag.state.md.us
//www.oag.state.md.us/consumer/complaint.htm

sara state complaint process:

students enrolled in a course that takes place outside of virginia in a sara state must first file a complaint with the institution by following the institutional complaint policy. if an issue cannot be resolved by the university’s internal processes, a complaint involving allegations of dishonest or fraudulent activity, including the provision of false or misleading information, may be brought to the state council of higher education for virginia (schev).

stratford university works with the state council of higher education for virginia (schev) to resolve complaints that fall under the national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements (nc-sara). the agreement provides enhanced quality assurance and consumer protection to students taking distance-learning programs from other member state institutions.

examples of types of student complaints that may be brought to a sara portal entity include, but are not limited to, complaints regarding accuracy of job placement data, tuition or fee information, accreditation, whether a program meets professional licensing requirements, or course transfer information. grade appeals and student conduct appeals are not allowed under sara.

if you live outside of virginia, you may file a complaint in the state where you reside by using state contact information, or sara state portal contacts if your state is a sara state.

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