Wyoming Department of Education
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1: Important Agency Information to Note
Indicate the types of institutions that your agency authorizes.
- Note: Some agencies may refer to out-of-state public institutions as “private colleges” in their law. If this is the case for your agency, please select “public, out-of-state degree granting institutions” for purposes of this Guide so that the out-of-state public institution will find appropriate information.
- Note: If your agency is a coordinating board, your agency may have one division with some authority such as program approval over in-state public institutions that are established per statute, which is structured differently than another division of your agency with state authorization authority over non-public institutions that they “license” pursuant to different statute(s).
_____ Public, in-state degree granting institutions
__X__ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Public, in-state, non-degree granting institutions
__X__ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
__X__ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
__X__ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
__X__ Religious institutions
_____ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
- For example, an agency may require an institution apply for licensure for institutional approval and also require the institution to apply for specific program(s) approval.
__X__ Institution
_____ Program
_____ Both
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2: Authorization of Distance Education
- Meaning as example, the state regulates an out-of-state institution for merely enrolling a student into a distance education program
- Meaning as example, a solely online program that does not have any internships and practicums
Yes.
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3: Accreditation by an Accrediting Agency Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Yes
Accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education required for:
__X__ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
_____ Public, in-state, non-degree granting institutions
_____ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
_____ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
_____ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
_____ Religious institutions
_____ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
All degree granting institutions are required to be accredited by an agency recognized by the USDE. There is a provision for institutions that are in candidate status with a recognized accreditation agency.
4: Physical Presence Policy
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Does a virtual clinical / internship trigger the requirement for authorization with your agency?
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5: Application Process
An annual application and applicable fees must be submitted on or before July 1 each year.
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6: Fees Associated with Authorization
Yes
The annual fee for degree granting institutions is $100. Non-degree proprietary schools must submit a $10,000 bond as well as a $200 fee.
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7: Surety Bonds
Maybe
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A $10,000 Surety Bond is required for institutions in candidate status of accreditation as well as non-degree granting proprietary schools.
8: Student Tuition Recovery Fund
No
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9: Tuition Refund Policy
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10: Reporting
The institution must submit accreditation information. Proprietary schools must submit personnel, course catalog, financial information, etc
Annually.
Some of the information is shared publicly.
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11: Enforcement
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12: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
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The complaint duties are divided based on the nature of the complaint.
- Contact Name: Elaine Marces
- Title: Private School Licensing
- Agency: Wyoming Department of Education
- Address: 122 W. 25th St. Suite E200
- Email: elaine.marces@wyo.gov
- Phone: 307-777-6210
- URL
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13: Records Retention
The state works with individual closing institutions to ensure the records are available to students.
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14: Additional Information
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Please note: There could be additional state agencies with oversight of activities of your institution.