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State
Authorization Reciprocity Agreement - SARA
The education
of out of state students who enroll in online higher education
programs is subject to the requirements of their home state. By
virtue of membership in the National Council for State Reciprocity
Agreements (SARA), Carlow University is authorized to
offer online programs leading to a degree to residents of the 48
other member states. Click here to see if your state is a member of
SARA https://www.nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions
Online
Programs Leading to Professional Licensure
SARA
membership does not address programs that lead to a professional
licensure. For prospective students pursuing a degree that leads to
professional licensure, the ability of the student to enroll in an
online program depends on the state in which the student resides,
and that state's professional licensure requirements. For a
student to enroll in one of these programs, Carlow will
determine if our program activities and outcomes align with the
home state licensing regulations. This is determined on a
state-by-state basis. Before beginning study, students should
know whether their successful completion of a particular
academic program will meet the education requirements
necessary for them to pursue licensure in the state in which they
intend to practice.
Applicants who
are applying to programs leading to licensure in states other than
Pennsylvania must be aware of the various state professional
licensure requirements. Please check licensure requirements by
state at CareerOneStop or use the link
below:
Online
programs that fall into this category:
- Nursing: Our
online Nursing programs are available only to students who already
possess an RN license. However, depending on the state or the
degree, the ability to pursue one of these degrees will reside with
the home state's Board of Nursing. See National Council of
State Boards of Nursing https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm
- RN-BSN for Registered Nurses seeking a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing
- MSN-MBA Dual Degree Program, with a concentration on nursing
education and leadership
- MSN-Family
Nurse Practitioner
- MSN-with a
concentration in education and leadership
- DNP - Doctor
of Nursing Practice
- Respiratory
Care Online Completion Program
Institutional
Responsibilities
Carlow University will research the state regulations
and notify the student in writing if a program meets
the state licensure requirements of their intended
program.
Student
responsibilities
Carefully
read the licensure-related information provided
by Carlow University.
If questions
remain after reviewing the information provided by Carlow,
contact an institutional representative knowledgeable about
licensure issues in your chosen field.
Understand
and consider the implications of the licensure-related material
prior to enrolling in a program intended to lead to professional
licensure.
Acknowledge
in writing that you have been provided and have reviewed the
information.
If your plans
change (as to location, program, etc.) notify your program and go
through this process again in regard to your new
plans.
DISCLOSURES
AND STUDENT COMPLAINTS
Important
Note for Prospective Students: If you are considering an
online program that leads to a professional license in a state
other than Pennsylvania, it is highly recommended that you
contact the appropriate licensing agency in your state to seek
information and additional guidance before beginning
the program.
Student
Complaints: Students who are enrolled in
a Carlow University course who have a complaint
about a course or experience should
follow Carlow's complaint, grievance and appeal
procedures.
If a student
located in a SARA State has a complaint
about Carlow University, complaints must first go through
the standard Carlow procedure for filing a complaint or
grievance. If a student is not satisfied with the
outcome of that process, a complaint involving allegations of
fraudulent activity, including the provision of false or misleading
information, may be brought to the Pennsylvania SARA portal
entity. The SARA portal entity in the state where the student
is located will be notified that the complaint was received and may
assist as needed. Resolution of the complaint by the SARA portal
entity in the institution's home state is final.
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 licensure requirements, or
course transfer information. Grade appeals and student conduct
appeals are not allowed under SARA.
For more
information or for questions about compliance contact: