National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Ana G. Méndez University has been approved to participate in the reciprocity agreement between member states and territories to offer distance education programs and courses.
ASARA is a voluntary agreement that allows the University to offer its programs and courses without having to undergo the licensing (approval) process in each authorized state in which it is interested in promoting its academic offerings.
OUT OF STATE DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDENTS: PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
SARA has no effect on state professional licensing requirements. Any institution approved to participate in SARA that offers courses or programs designed to lead to professional licensure or certification, or advertised as leading to licensure, must satisfy all federal requirements for disclosures regarding such professional licensure programs. For SARA purposes, these requirements will also apply to non-Title IV institutions and programs.
At this time, Ana G. Méndez University has made specific determination for its academic program and the licensure/certification requirements beyond the state of Florida. We encourage you to visit our Professional Licensure Notifications page and contact the appropriate licensure or certification state Board or agency for your state to inquire further about the licensing or certification requirements.
SARA does not extend to countries outside the United States. Ana G. Méndez University is unable to determine whether or not its academic programs meet licensure requirements outside the United States. Students are encouraged to ascertain the educational requirements for licensure in their home country.
COMPLAINT PROCESSES UNDER SARA
Ana G. Mendez University has established procedures for filing a complaint. Students located in a state in the SARA agreement, can file a complaint following the internal University procedures available. Students that have completed the institutional internal complaint process and are not satisfied with the outcome may contact the Commission for Independent Education, at:
- 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL. 32399-0400,
- Or E-mail: cieinfo@fldoe.org
- Or Fax: 850-245-3238
Distance Education Students that have completed the internal institution complaint process and the applicable state process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the Florida SARA PRDEC Council at https://www.fldoe.org/sara/student-concerns.stml
For more information about FL-SARA visit: https://www.fldoe.org/sara/ (link is external)
California residents may click here for complaint process.