Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission
Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022
Submitted to Governor Brian P. Kemp
House and Senate Higher Education Committees
House and Senate Education Committees
Kirk Shook, Executive Director
Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
2082 East Exchange Place
Tucker, Georgia 30084
www.gnpec.georgia.gov
Published January 2023
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Table of Contents
Commission at a Glance ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Board of Commissioners .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund Board of Trustees ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Commission Meetings ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Comments from the Executive Director......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Organization ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Organizational Structure .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Commission Leadership and
Staff
.................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Appropriations and Revenue Collections .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Activities ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Postsecondary Institutions Exempted from Authorization ......................................................................................................................... 17
Summary of Activities ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Site Visit Reports ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Closed Institutions ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Student Records Surrendered ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Adverse
Actions
................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Legislative Summary .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Financial Viability Assessments ........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund Activities ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Accomplishments ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Exhibit A: Exempt Institutions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Exhibit B: Degree-Granting Nonpublic Postsecondary Institutions........................................................................................................... 34
Exhibit C: Nondegree-Granting Nonpublic Postsecondary Institutions ................................................................................................... 38
Exhibit D: GA
-SARA Participating Institutions ............................................................................................................................................. 45
Exhibit E: Religious Exempt
Institutions
.......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Exhibit F: Authorized In-State Institutions County Map .............................................................................................................................. 50
Exhibit G: Authorized Out-of-State Institutions Map ................................................................................................................................. 52
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Commission at a Glance for FY22
Established 1990
Governance Title 20, Chapter 3, Article 7, Part 1A
Website www.gnpec.georgia.gov
353
Total Authorized
Institutions
(Figures as of June 30, 2
022)
Degree-Granting 127
Nondegree-Granting 226
Accredited 131
Non-accredited 222
On-ground in Georgia 272
Online Presence in Georgia 81
Number of Students Served 116,523
Tuition and Fees Collected $980,787,074.34
(From students enrolled at authorized institutions)
Total Exempt Institutions 221
Total GA-SARA Institutions 87
Out-of-State Students Attending GA-SARA Institutions 55,919
(Ending FY21)
In-State Students Attending NC-SARA (non-Georgia) Institutions 87,332
(Ending FY21)
Total Transcript Requests 788
Institution Site Visits Conducted 268
Total Full-Time Employees 9
Total Contracted Employees 6
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Introduction
The Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC/the Commission) was established by the
passage of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 by the Georgia General
Assembly. The agency staff began operations on April 10, 1991, and the first Board of Commissioners were
appointed by the Governor in 1992. Prior to the creation of NPEC, the Georgia Department of Education
was responsible for regulating non-degree granting institutions (under the Proprietary School Act) and
degree granting institutions (under the Postsecondary Educational Authorization Act). The Nonpublic
Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 repealed these earlier statutes and consolidated
regulatory authority within the Commission.
As of 2015, NPEC is the agency that houses the Georgia Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (GA-
SARA). This program is part of a national interstate compact that allows public and private colleges and
universities the ability to offer online programming to students across the country without incurring
additional authorization fees in other states.
Though the agency has transitioned to permanent remote work, the NPEC administrative office is in
Tucker in the Georgia Student Finance Commission building. The Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission is attached to the Georgia Student Finance Commission for administrative purposes only.
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Board of Commissioners
Pursuant to O.C.G.A.§ 20-3-250.4, the Board of Commissioners is comprised of eleven (11) members appointed by the
Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The members are appointed for three-year terms of office and may serve two terms
consecutively. The 1990 Act specifies the Commission must include a member appointed to represent each of the following:
a degree-granting institution, a nondegree-granting institution, and an exempt institution. The Commission is required to meet
at least quarterly or at the call of the chair. During Fiscal Year 2022, the Commission met five (5) times.
Toby R. Hinton, Chair, Degree-Granting Institution Representative
Hinton is the vice president of financial services at Brenau University. He is a member of the National
Association of College and University Business Officers and the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants. Hinton earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Presbyterian
College. He is licensed as a certified public accountant. Hinton and his wife, Suzanne, have two children and live
in Suwanee.
Norma Nunez-Cortes, Vice Chair, At-Large Post #6
Nunez-Cortes is the Title I Federal Program Director for the Appling County Board of Education. She is a
former president and current vice chair of the Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce. Nunez-Cortes
is a member of the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission, the Appling County Hospital Authority
and the Appling County Family Connection Collaborative. She is also a member of the Lions Club
International, Kiwanis International, the Appling County Board of Health and Telamon HSEAC. Nunez-Cortes
earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in School Counseling from Georgia
Southern University. She also earned a specialist degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from
Lincoln Memorial University. Nunez-Cortes is a graduate of the Georgia Academy for Economic
Development. She and her husband, Juan, have two children and live in Baxley.
Amanda B. Shailendra, Secretary, At-Large Post #4
Shailendra is the local partner manager for Google Fiber in Atlanta. She previously worked in economic
development for the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia, where she supported projects for Mercedes-
Benz, KIA Motors, athenahealth and AT&T Mobility. Shailendra sits on the board of directors for the Georgia
Department of Economic Development and Dad’s Garage Theatre Company. She is also a member of the
honorary board for the Atlanta Ballet. Shailendra earned a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and
a master’s degree from Georgia Tech. She and her husband, Paul, have two children and reside in Atlanta.
Dr. Drew Van Horn, Exempt Institution Representative
Van Horn is president of Young Harris College. He has over 30 years of experience in higher education, including
nine years as president of Brevard College in North Carolina, a private, residential liberal arts college affiliated with
the United Methodist Church. Prior to his tenure at YHC, Van Horn served as interim vice president of university
advancement at Iowa Wesleyan University in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He also served as vice president of institutional
advancement at Lenior-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina. Van Horn currently serves on the Board of the
Georgia Independent College Association and the Peach Belt Athletic Conference. He is a two-time Academic All-
American in basketball and is a member of the Elon University Athletic Hall of Fame. Van Horn earned a Bachelor of
Arts at Elon College, an M.Ed. from Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, and a Ph.D. in Higher
Education Leadership from the University of South Carolina. He and his wife, Camille, have two grown children.
Ryan Blythe, Certificate-Granting Institution Representative
Blythe is the founder of the Georgia Trade School. He was previously a member of the Go Build Georgia
Advisory Council and sat on the boards of the Kennesaw Business Association and the Construction Education
Foundation of Georgia. Blythe is a graduate of Oglethorpe University. He has one child and lives in Smyrna.
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Pranay Udutha, At-Large Post #1
Udutha is QuantumScape's Director of Strategic Initiatives / Corporate Development. Previously, he invested in
early-stage startups driving sustainability across every sector of our economy at ARPA-E, the federal government's
venture capital agency. He led the agency’s corporate development team and was operationally engaged with a
broad range of startups, from agtech to aerospace. He was previously a senior advisor in the White House, where
he developed strategic partnerships with private sector firms and with other nations on various economic
development issues. On Capitol Hill, Pranay served on the Senate Finance Committee for 2017’s landmark tax
reform negotiations, and advised members of Congress on various issues, from economics to higher education
policy.
Doug Roper, At-Large Post #2
Roper is the Mayor of Vidalia and the Branch Manager at Vidalia Federal Savings Bank. An active member of his
community, Roper has served on the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, served as a
mentor with Toombs County Family Connections and past chair of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He
served nine years as a member of the Vidalia City Board of Education and past President of Georgia School Boards
Association. Roper holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Communications from Clemson University. He and
his wife, Marly, have two sons.
P.K. Martin, At-Large Post #3
Martin is a former state senator from Georgia’s 9th District. During his time in the General Assembly, Martin
was the chairman of the Education and Youth Committee and served as an Administration Floor Leader from
2017-2021. In 2000, he graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and went
on to join Hood Insurance Agency, where he is now president. He and his wife, Amanda, have two children and are
active members of Holy Cross Cathedral in Loganville.
Holly C. Kirbo, At-Large Post #5
Kirbo is an attorney. She previously worked as associate general counsel for Flowers Foods. Kirbo is a
published author and a member of the State Bar of Georgia. She is also a member of the committee overseeing her
local YMCA gymnastics team. Kirbo earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a law
degree from the University of Georgia. She and her husband, Cliff, have three children and reside in Moultrie.
Jim Squire, At-Large Post #7
Jim Squire, Certified Franchise Executive, serves as president and CEO of Franchise Marketing Advisors, LLC, a
broad-based franchise development consulting practice. Prior to FMA Squire was a senior executive with such well-
known franchise brands as Firestorm, HoneyBaked Ham, Great American Cookies, Arby’s, Day’s Inns, and Howard
Johnson. Passionate about franchising as the “great American dream”, Squire is a member of the Board of Trustees
of the International Franchise Association Foundation and recipient of the Foundation’s highest honor, the William
Rosenberg Leadership Award. He is the founding chairman of IFA’s Institute of Certified Franchise Executives and is
a former member of the IFA Board of Directors. On the local level, he serves as chairman emeritus of the
Southeast Franchise Forum and chairman emeritus of the Georgia Restaurant Association.
Kate Patterson, At-Large Post #8
Patterson is the first appointed Director of the newly created Watkinsville Downtown Development Authority.
Additionally, she is on the Board of Bethel Haven, a non-profit Christian Counseling Agency in the Athens area,
volunteers with the Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, and serves in her Church. Her experience in non-profit
leadership and real and her passion to serve her community support her interest in seeing her community of
Watkinsville thrive. Patterson is a former Preschool Director. She is a 2011 graduate of Leadership Georgia and
served as a Program Chair for the organization in 2015. She is passionate about people and loves to serve.
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Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.27(b)(2), the Board of Trustees, who administers the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund, is
comprised of five (5) members of the commission designated by majority vote of the commission, where at least two
members, by June 30, 2020, shall represent postsecondary educational institutions. The five members of the commission
who are selected serve one-year terms. The commission appoints one of the members as chairman of the Board of
Trustees. The executive director serves as executive director and secretary of the Board of Trustees. Three members of
the board constitutes a quorum and meets quarterly or at the call of the chairman. During Fiscal Year 2022, the Board of
Trustees met four (4) times, prior to each of the Quarterly Commission meetings.
Toby R. Hinton, Chair
Norma Nunez-Cortes, Vice Chair
Ryan Blythe
Kate Patterson
Kirk Shook, Secretary (Non-Voting Member)
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Commission Meetings
O.C.G.A.§ 20-3-250.4(e) requires the Commission to meet at least four (4) times each fiscal year in
order to administer its duties. Topics of discussion include:
• Commission budget
• Staff reports
• Legislation affecting the Commission
• Adverse actions taken by the Commission
• Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund updates
• Rules/Policy changes of the Commission
• Updates to Minimum Standards
• Relationships with public postsecondary education institutions
• Agency initiatives
• Commission approvals as required by Georgia Code
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Comments from the Executive Director
The Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC) provides a service to Georgia’s
citizens by authorizing and regulating the operations of for-profit and not-for-profit private postsecondary
institutions. Additionally, it is responsible for oversight of out-of-state public and private institutions that
choose to operate in Georgia.
NPEC is leading the way in modernizing higher education regulation. During the 2022 legislative
session, the agency passed major overhauls to the agency code, expanding school exemptions to help
focus agency efforts to better protect Georgia students and removing bureaucratic burdens on schools,
such as agent permits and required surety bonds. Additional protections were added to allow the agency
to be better responsive to students when institutions close precipitously. NPEC has embraced Governor
Kemp’s goal to continue to make Georgia the number one state in which to conduct business and raise a
family.
The agency moved all agency staff to a permanent remote work status in FY22—the first and
only agency to do so in the state. These changes will result in long-term budget savings as the agency
reduced its real estate footprint from 2,000 sq. ft. to 376 sq. ft. This is being accomplished while still
maintaining the highest standards of customer service and productivity among staff.
Additionally, in Fiscal Year 2022, NPEC continued to focus on quality improvement initiatives
by finding new ways to improve agency efficiency through restructuring the agency to better meet the
needs of initial applicants. The agency continues to fund the position of a Contract File Clerk to continue
the full-time project of digitizing all hard-copy student records. This effort will result in long-term
savings to Georgia taxpayers and greater efficiency in fulfilling student transcript requests.
On behalf of the Commission, thank you for your support of our vision to promote
excellence, efficiency, and systematic improvement in the regulation of nonpublic postsecondary
institutions to ensure quality education for improving the workforce in Georgia and the lives of Georgia’s
citizens.
Kirk Shook
Executive Director
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Organization
This agency administers the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 by providing
ongoing assessment and evaluation of private postsecondary institutions operating in the state. Oversight is
achieved through review and processing of institutional applications and inspection of in-state physical
facilities, investigation of student complaints, and facilitation of institutional closures and the resulting
surrendered student records. Additionally, staff regularly propose new or revised policies and procedures
in the aim of enhancing Commission operation and effectiveness, reducing regulatory burdens on institutions
while balancing student interests, and consumer advocacy.
Mission
The agency’s mission is to ensure that each authorized nonpublic postsecondary educational institution in
Georgia is satisfying its commitments to hardworking Georgians through sound academics and financial
stability.
Vision
The vision of the agency is to promote excellence, efficiency, and systematic improvement in the regulation
of nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions to ensure quality education for improving the workforce
in Georgia and the lives of Georgia’s citizens.
Core Values
The agency provides the critical consumer protection functions of assuring prospective and enrolled
students that the institutions regulated meet minimum standards and assuring prospective employers that
graduates have acquired appropriate job skills while balancing the regulatory burdens that Georgia
institutions face to provide educational programming to students.
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Organizational Structure
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FY22 Commission Leadership and Staff
Executive Director
Kirk Shook
Professional Staff
Associate Executive Director
Laura Vieth, Ed.D
Division Director/GA-SARA Coordinator
Adam Hawk
Program Manager – Compliance
Pat Neri
Program Manager – Exemptions & Communications
Coordinator
Magda Rivers
Initial Applicant Regulatory Specialist
Michael Kaiser
Regulatory Specialist/Financial Assessment Coordinator
James Cheek
Regulatory Specialist/EDvera Coordinator
Chad Woodward (resigned September 2021)
Regulatory Specialist (FT Contractor)
Annelise Cantrell
Regulatory Specialist (FT Contractor)
Ally Konishi (hired January 2022)
Regulatory Specialist (FT Contractor)
Hannah Meeks (hired as full-time employee October 2021)
Regulatory Specialist (FT Contractor)
Sara Catherine Rogers
External Auditor (PT Contractor)
Phil Embry
Administrative Staff
Administrative Supervisor/Office Manager
Shirlene Mitchell
Contract File Clerk
Caroline Fairhurst
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Appropriations and Revenue Collections
NPEC is a revenue generating agency primarily resulting from fee collections required as part of institutional
applications for annual authorization, which are based on tuition received by an institution during its most
recently completed fiscal year or, in the case of initial authorizations, projections for the first year of
authorization. In addition, other fees are based on specific services performed by NPEC such as approval
of a change of ownership, evaluation of proposed new programs and updates to administrative records.
Fees are also collected for transcript requests, as part of applications for exemption, as well as for financial
viability assessments. Revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2022 were $1,144,524. Additionally, NPEC collects
funds from select institutions for the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund that are maintained by the agency for
student’s adversely affected by precipitous closures. These collections are detailed in another area of this
report (starting on p. 31).
NPEC’s state appropriation for its Fiscal Year 2022 annual operating budget was $949,495. No federal funds
are received.
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Activities
Regulatory Compliance
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.8 requires each nonpublic postsecondary educational institution desiring to operate
or conduct postsecondary activities in Georgia to file an application for authorization. To ensure application
of the law governing this agency and its associated institutions, regulatory compliance is central to NPEC
operations. This is achieved through the authorization process, which includes application review and
critique, curriculum evaluation, complaint mediation, and, for in-state institutions, annual campus visits.
Curriculum evaluation occurs when an institution proposes a new or modified program. This process may
require the formation of a committee, made up of an expert or team of experts who specialize in the field
of instruction of the proposed program, who will offer a recommendation to NPEC as to its quality. All
compliance activities are reviewed by multiple NPEC professional staff persons for accuracy, consistency,
and adequacy and then are recorded electronically in a customized agency database. This permits easy and
secure access to all relevant institutional documentation associated with NPEC oversight. Authorization
differs from accreditation in that accreditation is a voluntary process in which educational institutions of
higher learning are evaluated by a peer review board whose members include faculty from various
accredited colleges and universities. Whereas NPEC is the state’s arm in regulating postsecondary
education, recognized accreditors are granted authority by the United States Department of Education to
accredit institutions, which will in turn qualify to receive federal financial aid.
Additionally, certain institutions are exempted from seeking authorization; alternatively, those institutions
seek a Notice of Exemption, the details about which are expanded upon in the section titled Postsecondary
Institutions Exempted from Authorization.
Academic Record Keeping
NPEC requires that authorized institutions maintain student academic records in a prescribed format. This
not only allows for consistent student access but also supports the transfer of student records to the agency
with a minimum of difficulty in the event the institution closes. O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.17 mandates such
transfer to the state/NPEC, and institutions are required to provide a signed Record Agreement annually
as part of the Renewal of Authorization Application. In addition to stipulations associated with closure, this
document also provides requirements for ongoing record maintenance while the institution is in operation.
With regards to academic records of closed institutions previously authorized by NPEC, the Commission
is responsible for fielding transcript requests from students and/or approved representatives. While
inquiries are made through an electronic form available on the NPEC website, as of June 30, 2022, 1,300
boxes of student records from closed institutions are stored at the State Records Center. In FY22, due to
on-going student digitization process by a full-time contract File Clerk, the number of boxes stored at the
State Records Center has been reduced by 492 boxes since June 30, 2021 and 1,670 boxes since June 30,
2019. One NPEC staff member is assigned the responsibility of processing transcript requests, which
typically number between 700-800 annually.
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Institutional Closures
In Fiscal Year 2022, twenty-one (21) NPEC authorized institutions closed. During closings, NPEC staff
typically work with the institution’s representatives, students, and other institutions to provide students
with the opportunity to complete their programs of study either at the closing institution or at another
institution. Student academic records were sought upon receipt of notification of each closure. To
provide student access, records were then either transferred to the State Records Center or to other
active campuses of the closed institution. When an institution or campus ceases operations, it is
considered to be an institutional closure and pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.17, institutions are required
to provide academic records to NPEC.
Additionally, seven (7) institutions became recognized in Georgia as SARA participants; therefore, they no
longer needed to maintain authorization, and fourteen (14) institutions transitioned from authorization to
exemption from authorization due to the expansion of eligibility for exemption of institutions located on
military bases in accordance with O.C.G.A. 20-3-250.3(a)(8) effective July 1, 2021.
Student Complaints
To provide consumer protection, O.C.G.A. §§ 20-3-250.5(c)(5) & 20-3-250.3(a)(7), (10), (11), (14) provides
NPEC with the lawful responsibility to investigate complaints filed against institutions. NPEC requires that
complaint policies of authorized institutions include a student’s right to appeal an institution’s final
determination with NPEC. Complaints are submitted electronically on the NPEC website, and a full
investigation is completed by the NPEC staff person responsible for the compliance review of the institution.
This process involves consultation with appropriate institution officials upon receipt of a complaint and
visitation to institutions, as needed. NPEC regards the prompt resolution of complaints from students as a
high priority of the agency. In addition to formal complaints, NPEC responds to all inquiries and concerns
made by students regarding the institution at which they are enrolled. In Fiscal Year 2022, NPEC investigated
forty-six (46) student complaints.
Type of Complaint
Number of Complaints
School Resolved
7
Resolved by NPEC in Support of Student
0
Resolved by NPEC in Support of Institution
0
Pending
0
NPEC Has No Oversight
2
Student Withdrew Complaint
11
Inquiry/Referral
26
Unknown Submission/No Response
0
Total
46
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SARA State Portal Entity
The State of Georgia became a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity
Agreements (NC-SARA) in October 2015. As the state coordinating “portal” agency, NPEC assures that
institutions which are SARA-approved in their own states follow NC-SARA policy in providing on-line
programming to residents of Georgia. NPEC reviews applications from Georgia institutions wanting to
become SARA-approved by the state so that those institutions may offer online programming to residents
of other states. NPEC also serves as the agent for complaints filed relative to Georgia-SARA approved
institutions and facilitates the resolution of complaints filed by Georgia residents relative to out-of-state
institutions.
During Fiscal Year 2022, a total of eighty-seven (87) Georgia institutions were SARA-approved through
NPEC action and became institutional members of NC-SARA. Of these, twenty-six (26) were University
System of Georgia institutions, twenty-two (22) were Technical College System of Georgia institutions,
and thirty-nine (39) were Georgia nonpublic degree granting accredited institutions.
The most recent data available (ending FY21) shows that 87,332 students located in Georgia took online
courses at an out-of-state institution participating in SARA, and 55,919 out-of-state students took online
courses at a Georgia institution participating in SARA.
Participation in SARA is of great benefit to the state of Georgia. In 2018, the National Center for Higher
Education Management Systems conducted a return-on-investment study that estimated that colleges and
universities in Georgia saved $7.7 million for initial authorization and annually saves $2.2 million on renewal
applications. By contrast, in FY22, the eighty-seven (87) Georgia institutions participating in GA-SARA paid
a combined $417,500 in fees to participate—$145,500 to GA-SARA and $272,000 to NC-SARA.
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Postsecondary Institutions Exempted from Authorization
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3, certain postsecondary educational institutions are not subject to the
Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990; therefore, they are excluded from NPEC
authorization (i.e., “exempt”).
Under O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3(a)(4), all state operated higher education institutions are exempt from NPEC
authorization as are the thirty-six (36) independent private colleges and universities [O.C.G.A. § 20-3-
250.3(a)(10), (11), (13) and (14)].
Under O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3(a)(4), institutions that are regulated by other state agencies are exempt from
authorization, such as those regulated by licensing boards under the Georgia Secretary of State or Board of
Nursing. Some examples include cosmetology, select nursing programs, barbering, truck driving, and real
estate institutions.
Under O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3(a)(6), seventy-six (76) religious institutions are exempt from NPEC
authorization. Annually, each religious institution must demonstrate to NPEC that the institution grants
only religious degrees and/or certificates; does not receive federal or state funds; and does not accept
students using federal or state loans to attend.
Additionally, as set forth by O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3(a), NPEC exempts numerous “other” institutions that
meet the exemption criteria that include education solely avocational or recreational in nature, flight training
schools approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, test and tax preparation, institutions on military
installments solely for the education of military personnel and their dependents, and education sponsored
by a trade, business, or fraternal organization solely for that organization’s membership.
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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
The Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC) authorizes new institutions and processes
renewal authorizations annually. This chart depicts other key functions delivered by NPEC such as providing
transcripts to students of closed institutions, investigating student complaints, and facilitating institutional
closures.
ACTIVITY
FY16
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY21
FY22
Newly Authorized
Institutions
21
23
34
33
44
49
60
Student Transcript
Requests
827
689
531
714
708
787
788
Student Complaint
Investigations
33
38
13
24
75
53
46
Institutional Closures
26
23
23
24
23
14
21
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Institutions Authorized in Georgia
This chart depicts the total number of degree-granting and non-degree granting (certificate-
granting) institutions that were authorized in Georgia.
AUTHORIZED
INSTITUTIONS
FY16
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY21
FY22
Degree Granting Institutions*
152
128
144
142
146
145
127
Non-degree Granting
Institutions^
139
158
147
149
166
192
226
Total
291
286
291
291
312
337
353
*Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.5(c)(3), a complete list of degree granting institutions can be found in Exhibit B on page 34 of this
Annual Report
^ Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.5(c)(3), a complete list of non-degree granting institutions can be found in Exhibit C on page 38 of
this Annual Report
152
128
144
142
146
145
127
139
158
147
149
166
192
226
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022
Authorized Institutions
Degree Granting Institutions Non-Degree Granting Institutions
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Site Visit Reports
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.8(c), NPEC is responsible for in-state “on-site inspections of the physical facility in which
the institution will be operating.”. In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.8(g), such on-site inspections are also required
for Renewal of Authorization applications. Additionally, NPEC completes other visits as deemed necessary by staff for
purposes of ensuring compliance with the Minimum Standards. In FY22, 268 site visits were conducted. As a note, legislative
changes effective July 1, 2021 allowed NPEC to conduct virtual site visits for qualifying institutions, which are reflected
below.
Name
Modality of
Visit
Type of
Visit
Location
1st Class Dental Assistant Academy
In-Person
Initial
Marietta, GA
A Breath of Fresh Air Medical Careers LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Decatur, GA
ABC Bartending School
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Accession Distribution Training and Staffing
In-Person
Renewal
Riverdale, GA
Advance Fast, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Brunswick, GA
Advanced Medical Academy
In-Person
Initial
Clarkesville, GA
Airweb Digital
Virtual
Initial
Gainesville, GA
Albany Dental School
In-Person
Renewal
Albany, GA
Alliance Dental Institute
In-Person
Initial
Villa Rica, GA
Allwell Healthcare Certification Inc.
In-Person
Renewal
Powder Springs, GA
Alpha Health Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Alpha School of Massage
In-Person
Initial
Blackshear, GA
Altierus Career College/Norcross
Virtual
Renewal
Norcross, GA
American InterContinental University/Atlanta
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
American K9 Connection School for Dog Trainers
In-Person
Initial
Marietta, GA
Anchored Phlebotomy Institute LLC
In-Person
Initial
Griffin, GA
Arise Health Institute LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Villa Rica, GA
AS4U Career Center, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Cartersville, GA
Ashona Medical Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Conyers, GA
Ashworth College
Virtual
Renewal
Norcross, GA
Aspire Health Institute LLC
In-Person
Initial
East Point, GA
Assist to Succeed/ Savannah
In-Person
Renewal
Savannah, GA
Assisting 101- Georgia School of Dental Staffing
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
ATG Learning
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Athens Institute of Allied Healthcare
In-Person
Initial
Athens, GA
Atlanta Academy of Dental Assisting
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Atlanta Career Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Norcross, GA
Atlanta Dental Assistant School (Buckhead)
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Dental Assistant School (Decatur)
In-Person
Renewal
Decatur, GA
Atlanta Dental Assistant School/Marietta
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Atlanta Dog Trainers School for Professional Dog Trainers
In-Person
Renewal
Alpharetta, GA
Atlanta General Education Center
In-Person
Renewal
Norcross, GA
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media
In-Person
Renewal
Duluth, GA
Atlanta Medical Assistant School
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Pediatric Dental Assistant School
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Atlanta Pediatric Dental Assistant School
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
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Name
Modality of
Visit
Type of
Visit
Location
Atlanta School of Massage
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta University of Health Science
In-Person
Renewal
Suwanee, GA
Atria Medical Institute
In-Person
Initial
McDonough, GA
Augusta Dental Assistant School
In-Person
Initial
Augusta, GA
Augusta School of Massage, Inc.
Virtual
Renewal
Evans, GA
AV Enterprise Training Center
In-Person
Renewal
Cumming, GA
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Virtual
Renewal
Duluth, GA
Bread for Life, Inc.
In-Person
Renewal
Athens, GA
Breath of Life Training LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Martinez, GA
Bridge Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Lilburn, GA
Bright Beginning's Medical Institute LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Cairo, GA
Brighter Tomorrows Consulting Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Griffin, GA
Buckhead School of Medicine
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
C.C.B. School of Atlanta
In-Person
Renewal
Duluth, GA
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Virtual
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Care One Institute, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Decatur, GA
Careers in Dentistry
In-Person
Renewal
Martinez, GA
Carver College
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Chamberlain University/Atlanta
In-Person
Renewal
Sandy Springs, GA
City of Refuge
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Clinical Skills Training Center
In-Person
Renewal
College Park, GA
CNU Medical Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Norcross, GA
Cobb Medical Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Mableton, GA
COIN Education Services Center
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
College of Athens
In-Person
Renewal
Watkinsville, GA
Community of Destiny Inc
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Complete Game Broadcasting
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
CPR with Mickey, Inc.
In-Person
Renewal
Dallas, GA
Creative Circus, The
Virtual
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Creekside Dental Assisting Academy
In-Person
Initial
Douglasville, GA
Cumberland Medical Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Dalton Dental Assistant School
In-Person
Renewal
Dalton, GA
Dental Assistant School of Atlanta
In-Person
Renewal
Kennesaw, GA
Dental Assisting School of Georgia, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Roswell, GA
Dental Career Centers of America
In-Person
Renewal
Johns Creek, GA
Dental Careers Institute, Inc.
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Dental Staff School, Inc.
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
DeVry University/Alpharetta
In-Person
Renewal
Alpharetta, GA
DeVry University/Cobb
Virtual
Renewal
Marietta, GA
DeVry University/Decatur
In-Person
Renewal
Decatur, GA
DeVry University/Duluth
In-Person
Renewal
Duluth, GA
DigitalCrafts, part of the American InterContinental University System
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Dignity Place
In-Person
Renewal
Acworth, GA
Dove Technology
In-Person
Renewal
Norcross, GA
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Name
Modality of
Visit
Type of
Visit
Location
DWS Drone School, Inc.
Virtual
Renewal
Warner Robbins, GA
Dynamic Information Technology LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Austell, GA
Education & Career Resources of Georgia
In-Person
Renewal
Lilburn, GA
Elite Lineman Training
In-Person
Renewal
Tunnel Hill, GA
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University/Atlanta
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University/Savannah
Virtual
Renewal
Pooler, GA
Essential Medical and Mental Health Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Fayetteville, GA
Evangeline Booth College
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Excel Dental Assistant School
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
FAKS Allied Health Education Center
In-Person
Renewal
College Park, GA
First Step Health Agency
In-Person
Renewal
Columbus, GA
Fortis College/Atlanta
In-Person
Renewal
Smyrna, GA
Future Dental Assistants of Atlanta, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Roswell, GA
Genesis Allied Health Institute
In-Person
Initial
Douglasville, GA
Genesis Career College/Dalton Campus
Virtual
Renewal
Dalton, GA
Genesis Career College: South Atlanta Campus
Virtual
Renewal
Morrow, GA
Georgia Allied Health Institute - Buford
In-Person
Renewal
Buford, GA
Georgia Bartending School
In-Person
Renewal
Savannah, GA
Georgia Career Institute
Virtual
Renewal
Conyers, GA
Georgia Central University
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Dental Educational Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Riverdale, GA
Georgia Massage School, Inc.
In-Person
Renewal
Suwanee, GA
Georgia School of Dental Assisting, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Roswell, GA
Georgia School of Phlebotomy, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Synergy Business Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Duluth, GA
Georgia Trade School
In-Person
Renewal
Acworth, GA
Georgia Training Center, LLC
In-Person
Initial
Columbus, GA
Golden Age Healthcare Training SW, LLC
In-Person
Initial
Fayetteville, GA
GoMedical Phlebotomy Training and Laboratory Services Institution
In-Person
Initial
Lawrenceville, GA
Good Nursing and Medical Training, LLC.
In-Person
Initial
Norcross, GA
Grace Montessori Teacher Education, LLC
In-Person
Initial
Dawsonville, GA
Guided Hands Academy
In-Person
Initial
Albany, GA
Guido Bible College
In-Person
Renewal
Metter, GA
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service
Virtual
Renewal
Decatur, GA
Gwinnett College - Lilburn
In-Person
Renewal
Lilburn, GA
Gwinnett College - Marietta
Virtual
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Gwinnett College - Sandy Springs
In-Person
Renewal
Sandy Springs, GA
Gwinnett Dental Career Academy
In-Person
Renewal
Suwanee, GA
Gwynnis Mosby Makeup Academy
In-Person
Renewal
Tucker, GA
Haliburton Demolition & Grading LLC
In-Person
Initial
Atlanta, GA
Handyman Training School, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Stone Mountain, GA
Health and Style Institute - Atlanta
Virtual
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Health And Style Institute - Kennesaw
Virtual
Renewal
Kennesaw, GA
Health Tech of Georgia
In-Person
Renewal
Warner Robins, GA
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Name
Modality of
Visit
Type of
Visit
Location
Healthcare Resurces LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Augusta, GA
Heavy Equipment College of America
Virtual
Renewal
Stonecrest, GA
Heiress Medical Academy
In-Person
Initial
Douglas, GA
Helms Career Education
In-Person
Renewal
Macon, GA
Helms College/Macon
In-Person
Renewal
Macon, GA
Heritage Health Career Center
In-Person
Renewal
Albany, GA
Herway Beauty
In-Person
Initial
Sugar Hill, GA
Herzing University/Atlanta
Virtual
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Holistic Information Security Practitioner Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Hudson Taylor University
In-Person
Renewal
Suwanee, GA
iCode Academy
In-Person
Renewal
Ellenwood, GA
Industry Makeup Academy
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Innovative Health Care Institute, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Athens, GA
Institute of Medical Ultrasound, Inc
Virtual
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Interactive College of Technology/Chamblee
Virtual
Renewal
Chamblee, GA
Interactive College of Technology/Gainesville
Virtual
Renewal
Gainesville, GA
Interactive College of Technology/Morrow
Virtual
Renewal
Morrow, GA
International School of Skin, Nailcare, and Massage Therapy
In-Person
Renewal
Sandy Springs, GA
ITS Training Institute
In-Person
Initial
Atlanta, GA
Jo-Thor's Dog Trainers' Academy
In-Person
Renewal
Alpharetta, GA
Kay's VIP Dental Assisting School
In-Person
Renewal
Tucker, GA
K-Beauty School
In-Person
Initial
Duluth, GA
Le Fashion Lab
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Legacy Holistic Health Institute
Virtual
Renewal
Suwanee, GA
Life Solutions for Health
In-Person
Renewal
Morrow, GA
LifeLink, Inc.
In-Person
Renewal
Fort Valley, GA
Lilburn Medical Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Lawrenceville, GA
Lincoln College of Technology/Marietta
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Macon Dental Assistant School
In-Person
Renewal
Macon, GA
MDT Institute
Virtual
Initial
Duluth, GA
Medical Coding Simplified
In-Person
Renewal
Evans, GA
Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia
In-Person
Renewal
Braselton, GA
Medical Institute of South Georgia
In-Person
Renewal
Douglas, GA
Mentee College
In-Person
Renewal
Lawrenceville, GA
Messiah for Life CPR, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Forest Park, GA
Metro Medical Training Centers, Inc.
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Metropolitan Career School
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Miami Ad School Atlanta at Portfolio Center
Virtual
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Middle Georgia School of Massage, LLC
In-Person
Initial
Gray, GA
Middle Georgia School of Massage, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Gray, GA
Miller-Motte College/Augusta
Virtual
Renewal
Augusta, GA
Miller-Motte College/Columbus
Virtual
Renewal
Columbus, GA
Miller-Motte College/Macon
Virtual
Renewal
Macon, GA
MiTio Incorporated
Virtual
Renewal
McDonough, GA
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Name
Modality of
Visit
Type of
Visit
Location
Modern Dental Training, Inc dba Modern Dental Career Center
In-Person
Renewal
Lawrenceville, GA
Montessori Institute of Atlanta, Inc.
In-Person
Renewal
Lawrenceville, GA
Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta, LLC
Virtual
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Morris Brown College
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Murray Career Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
National Trichology Training Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Stockbridge, GA
New Beginnings Health and Career Training Center
In-Person
Renewal
Albany, GA
Norcross Institute of Allied Health
In-Person
Renewal
Lawrenceville, GA
North Georgia Nursing Academy,LLC (NGNA)
In-Person
Renewal
Flowery Branch, GA
NORTHPOINT TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
In-Person
Renewal
Stockbridge, GA
Nritya Natya Kala Bharti (NNKB Academy)
In-Person
Renewal
Norcross, GA
NSTAR TECHNOLOGIES
In-Person
Renewal
Norcross, GA
OceanPointe Dental Academy of Central Georgia
In-Person
Renewal
Locust Grove, GA
OceanPointe Dental Academy of South Atlanta
In-Person
Renewal
Fayetteville, GA
Oceanpointe of Central Georgia
In-Person
Renewal
Locust Grove, GA
Oconee School of Therapeutic Massage
In-Person
Renewal
Watkinsville, GA
OcuPrep Staffing & Training Solutions
In-Person
Initial
Norcross, GA
Omnitech Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
OTC Professional K9 Academy
In-Person
Initial
Kennesaw, GA
Pacific College of Technology
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Pathways Health Career Training Center
In-Person
Renewal
Hinesville, GA
Peach State School
Virtual
Renewal
Conyers, GA
Peachtree City School of Massage
In-Person
Renewal
Peachtree City, GA
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia
Virtual
Renewal
Suwanee, GA
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia
Virtual
Renewal
Moultrie, GA
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Premier Systems & Training, Inc.
In-Person
Renewal
Savannah, GA
Pro Data
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Professional Hypnosis Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Roswell, GA
Progressive Medical Institute, LLC
In-Person
Renewal
Peachtree Corners, GA
PWC Training
In-Person
Initial
Marietta, GA
Ralston College
In-Person
Renewal
Savannah, GA
Reformed University
In-Person
Renewal
Lawrenceville, GA
Relay Graduate School of Education
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
RGB Technology Training Center
In-Person
Renewal
Avondale Estates, GA
Richmont Graduate University/Atlanta
Virtual
Renewal
Marietta, GA
Rivi Training Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Alpharetta, GA
Rivi Training Institute
In-Person
Renewal
Marietta, GA
S & N Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Professional Bartending School
In-Person
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
SAE Institute
Virtual
Renewal
Atlanta, GA
Saint Leo University/Savannah
In-Person
Renewal
Savannah, GA
Savannah Dental Assistant School
In-Person
Renewal
Savannah, GA
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CLOSED INSTITUTIONS
The following list provides those ceasing operation in Georgia during FY22:
Institution Name
Closure Date
Location
Brite Futures Orthodontic Assisting
5/25/2022
Hampton, GA
Central Michigan University ATL
10/31/2021
Atlanta, GA
Cyber Institute of Atlanta
2/28/2022
Fayetteville, GA
DeVry University - Alpharetta
6/30/2022
Alpharetta, GA
DeVry University - Cobb
6/30/2022
Atlanta, GA
DeVry University - Duluth
6/30/2022
Duluth, GA
DeVry University - Henry Co
12/31/2021
Stockbridge, GA
INL Diesel Technician Academy
12/31/2021
Atlanta, GA
Institute for Guided Studies
12/10/2021
Camden, SC
Middle Georgia School of Dental Assistants
7/30/2021
Warner Robins, GA
Miller Motte - Wilmington
1/19/2022
Wilmington, NC
MSys Technology Training
8/31/2021
Alpharetta, GA
OcentPointe Dental Academy of West Cobb
4/15/2022
Powder Springs, GA
RadiumSoft
3/4/2022
Atlanta, GA
RIVI Training Institute
6/30/2022
Alpharetta, GA
Santa Clara University
9/18/2021
Santa Clara, CA
SIFT Institute
8/20/2021
Atlanta, GA
The Phlebotomy Institute of Middle Georgia
2/4/2022
Macon, GA
The Santa Barbara & Ventura College
11/30/2021
Ventura, GA
Touch for Healing School of Riki Massage
9/20/2021
Jasper, GA
Voorhees College - Augusta
12/1/2021
Augusta, GA
The following list provides those no longer maintaining authorization in Georgia during FY22:
Institution Name
Closure
Date
Location
Reason Authorization No
Longer Required
Crane Industry Services, Inc.
6/3/2022
Villa Rica, GA
Went Exempt for Business to
Business
Crane Safety Associates of America, Inc
9/17/2021
McDonough, GA
Went Exempt for Business to
Business
New Horizons Computer Learning
Center of Atlanta
2/18/2022
Atlanta, GA
Went Exempt for Business to
Business
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Asbury Theological Seminary
4/28/2022
Wilmore, KY
Recognized as a SARA participant
Belhaven University
4/28/2022
Jackson, MS
Recognized as a SARA participant
Central Michigan University/ Online
12/1/2021
Mount Pleasant,
MI
Recognized as a SARA participant
Columbia University
7/23/2021
Columbia, MO
Recognized as a SARA participant
Park university
7/26/2021
Parkville, MO
Recognized as a SARA participant
Vorhees College
3/11/2022
Denmark, SC
Recognized as a SARA participant
Webster University
8/12/2021
St. Louis, MO
Recognized as a SARA participant
Central Texas College/Fort Benning
7/6/2021
Fort Benning, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Central Texas College/Fort Stewart
7/6/2021
Fort Stewart, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Columbia College/Fort Stewart
7/1/2021
Fort Stewart, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Columbia College/Hunter AAF
7/7/2021
Hunter AAF, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Columbia College/NSB Kings Bay
7/8/2021
King’s Bay, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University/Fort Benning
7/1/2021
Fort Benning, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University/
Hunter AAF
7/1/2021
Hunter AAF, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University/Moody AFB
7/1/2021
Moody AFB, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University/Robins AFB
7/1/2021
Robins, AFB, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
National American University/Kings Bay
7/1/2021
King’s Bay, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Park University/Moody AFB
7/1/2021
Moody AFB, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Webster University/Fort Gordon
8/10/2021
Fort Gordon, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Webster University/Fort Stewart
8/10/2021
Fort Stewart, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
Webster University/Hunter AAF
8/10/2021
Hunter AAF, GA
Exempted for Military Base Location
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STUDENT RECORDS SURRENDERED
Closed Institutions are required to surrender student records as part of the process to cease operations in Georgia. The
following lists those that surrendered records during FY22:
Institution
Location
Central Michigan University ATL
Atlanta, GA
DeVry University - Alpharetta
Alpharetta, GA
DeVry University - Cobb
Atlanta, GA
DeVry University - Duluth
Duluth, GA
DeVry University - Henry Co
Stockbridge, GA
Institute for Guided Studies
Camden, SC
Middle Georgia School of Dental Assistants
Warner Robins, GA
Miller Motte - Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
RIVI Training Institute
Alpharetta, GA
The Santa Barbara & Ventura College
Ventura, GA
Touch for Healing School of Riki Massage
Jasper, GA
Voorhees College - Augusta
Augusta, GA
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ADVERSE ACTIONS
NPEC is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable state laws and associated policies and procedures.
As such, adverse actions are the official activities completed by the agency when an institution fails to comply
with key directives, such as requiring Authorization, taking down programmatic advertisements, and
surrendering student records.
A common adverse action is the notification to an institution that it is operating without Authorization. This is
first communicated with a cease-and-desist warning email and, if needed, a follow up formal cease-and-desist
email. Information detailing the Authorization process as well as agency contacts are also provided. In FY22,
eight (8) such cease and desist emails were sent.
Should the noncomplying institution fail to adequately respond to the cease-and-desist email, a cease-and-desist
letter is sent certified to the address of record as well as to the email of record. Formal Closure, Notification of
Noncompliance, and Student Record Demand Letters, either directing the institution to cease operation until
Authorization is obtained or to surrender student records in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.17,
respectively, are also sent by NPEC. These are sent certified to the address of record as well as the email of
record. In FY22, seven (7) cease and desist letters and one (1) record demand letter were sent.
If it becomes clear the agency is not having success communicating with a noncomplying institution, NPEC will
request action from the Office of the Attorney General of Georgia. In FY22, four (4) such request was made.
Additionally, one (1) complaint was filed by the Attorney General on behalf of NPEC against a
noncomplying institution.
GNPEC also publishes Consumer Alerts on its website. In FY22, four (4) such alerts were posted.
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
GNPEC experienced substantial legislative changes that were presented and passed during the 2022
Session. This legislative proposal included three main areas. First, expanding exemptions by reducing
GNPEC oversight to schools offering degrees and certificates or programming affecting public safety or
welfare, such as medical-related instruction even if not leading to a certificate or degree. Second, the
legislative changes included removing agent permit requirements which reduced regulations and application
overload but maintains the institution’s responsibilities of its recruiters and representatives. Lastly, the
changes reduced bonding requirements from all authorized institutions to only institutions that have been
found to be experiencing financial hardships while expanding the powers and amounts of the Tuition
Guaranty Trust Fund (TGTF). This reduced regulations on institutions and allows the state to increase the
amount of funds into TGTF, giving the opportunity to self-insure in the event of precipitous closures in
addition to allowing the agency to be more responsive to student needs (bond surrenders may take several
years and litigation to procure). The changes were signed by Governor Kemp and took effect on July 1,
2022.
The NPEC staff would like to thank Sen. John Albers and Rep. Chuck Martin for sponsoring the
legislation in their respective chambers and helping usher it through the legislative process and Governor
Brian Kemp and his staff for their guidance and assistance during the process.
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FINANCIAL VIABILITY ASSESSMENTS
O.C.G.A. §§ 20-3-250.6(a)(1)(H) & 20-3-250.6(c) establishes that authorized and exempt institutions must
meet the standards to be financially sound and capable of fulfilling their commitments to students. Beginning
in April 2015, NPEC implemented a rigorous financial viability assessment (FVA) of authorized institutions
to prioritize institutional fiscal stability as part of the overall evaluation required for authorization and to
protect the TGTF. Proactive review and communication with the institutions has assisted NPEC to enhance
its planning of potential teach-outs and estimations of student reimbursements, both of which are often
required in the case of institutional closures.
The financial viability assessment at NPEC is achieved through a collaborative review of financial
documentation submitted by authorized institutions, completed by both NPEC professional staff and an
external auditor. For all authorized and “audit only” exempt institutions, financial viability assessments are
completed annually. In both NC-SARA and GA-SARA applications, a Department of Education Financial
Responsibility Composite Score is a required component. For those GA-SARA applicants/renewing
institutions that do not participate in Title IV (Federal Financial Aid) or whose Composite Scores are
between 1.00 and 1.5, NPEC conducts a financial viability assessment. In Fiscal Year 2022, three hundred
and forty-seven (347) authorized institutions, thirty-six (36) audit and bond only exempt institutions, and
one (1) GA-SARA institution was assessed. The possible outcomes are as follows:
Low Financial Monitoring – The institution is found to be without significant findings to doubt concern of
its financial viability. It has satisfied indicators of sound financial health. Examples include the provision of
financial information demonstrating current assets that exceed current liabilities and reflect a positive net
working capital, profit, or surplus from the prior fiscal year. Additionally, if applicable, the institution indicates
a low risk of stocks to assets and meets United States Department of Education (USDOE) requirements.
Moderate Financial Monitoring – The institution’s financial stability is found to be in question. There are
some findings that have raised concerns over the financial viability of the institution, but they are not
significant. An institution with some findings may be required to provide specified documentation (e.g., Audit)
or show improvement in its financial position within a set period. The institution may be asked to provide a
Financial Improvement Plan (FIP). If it is required to provide the FIP, the institution will be subject to the
“Financial Improvement Plan Guidelines” provided on the GNPEC website.
High Financial Monitoring – There are significant findings to raise concern over the financial viability of the
institution. If an institution is found to need High Financial Monitoring, its financial position suggests a high risk
for closure. If an institution is found to need High Financial Monitoring, it will be required to provide a financial
improvement plan (FIP). It will be subject to the “Financial Improvement Plan Guidelines” provided on the
GNPEC website.
An institution may be required to produce some type of documentation or show proof of a change in its
financial position before full authorization will be given. The timeline for producing the documentation or
making the improvement will be given by the program manager or auditor. The requirements and timeline will
be communicated to the institution by the RS unless a teach-out plan is required. When a teach-out plan is
required, the Deputy Director will send an official notice on GNPEC letterhead. If an institution is required to
provide a “Teach-out Plan”, the institution must at the same time provide GNPEC with transcripts for all
previously graduated students and provide the transcripts on a quarterly basis.
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FVA OUTCOMES OF
AUTHORIZED INSTITUTIONS
FY16
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY21
Approved
73
108
125
171
255
341
Approved Conditionally
93
56
89
81
31
18
Denied
11
3
14
6
1
1
Withdrawn
--
--
--
--
2
0
Total
177
167
228
258
289
360
NOTE: The outcomes noted in the chart above are no longer used. As of FY22, the outcomes changed to Low, Moderate, or High Financial
Monitoring. See chart below.
FVA OUTCOMES OF
AUTHORIZED INSTITUTIONS
FY22
Low Financial Monitoring
283
Moderate Financial Monitoring
59
High Financial Monitoring
5
Withdrawn
--
Total
347
FVA OUTCOMES OF
AUDIT AND BOND ONLY EXEMPT
INSTITUTIONS
FY19
FY20
FY21
Approved
33
35
36
Approved Conditionally
3
0
0
Total
36
35
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NOTE: The outcomes noted in the chart above are no longer used. As of FY22, the outcomes changed to Low, Moderate, or High Financial
Monitoring. See chart below.
FVA OUTCOMES OF AUDIT
AND BOND ONLY EXEMPT
INSTITUTIONS
FY22
Low Financial Monitoring
34
Moderate Financial Monitoring
2
High Financial Monitoring
0
Total
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FVA OUTCOMES OF
SELECT GA-SARA INSTITUTIONS*
FY16
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY21
Approved
1
2
2
3
1
0
Approved Conditionally
0
0
0
0
0
0
Denied
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
1
2
2
3
2^
2^
NOTE: The outcomes noted in the chart above are no longer used. As of FY22, the outcomes changed to Low, Moderate, or High Financial
Monitoring. See chart below.
FVA OUTCOMES OF SELECT
GA-SARA INSTITUTIONS*
FY22
Low Financial Monitoring
1
Moderate Financial Monitoring
0
33
High Financial Monitoring
0
Total
1
*These institutions include GA-SARA institutions with a Federal Financial Responsibility Composite score between 1 and 1.5 or initial
applicants that do not participate in Title IV funding, so they do not have a composite score.
^Includes Composite Score calculated for an institution that did not have one previously calculated by the U.S. Department of Education.
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TUITION GUARANTY TRUST FUND ACTIVITIES
O.C.G.A.§20-3-250.27 created the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund (TGTF), which is designed to provide a
teach-out or refund to students at institutions that close and fail to honor commitments to complete the
students’ programs of study. The TGTF serves as an insurance pool of funds available for students of closed
institutions. NPEC adopted a fee structure, based upon one-tenth of one percent of the institutions’ annual
gross tuition receipts. Beginning in July 1992, authorized institutions began to make annual payments to the
TGTF. In accordance with O.C.G.A. §§ 20-3-250.27(e) & 20-3-250.27(h), the following chart reflects the
activities of the TGTF over the past eight years and the financial strength of the fund. Teach-out of Students
is the cost associated with the completion of a course of study at another institution following the closure
of an institution. Refund of Tuition is the amount of reimbursement paid to students should they be unable
or unwilling to complete their programs elsewhere.
TUITION GUARANTY TRUST FUND ANNUAL REPORT
FY16
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY21
FY22
Beginning Fund
Balance
$
3,296,416
3,417,781
3,552,613
3,682,052
3,819,170
4,343,342
$4,241,360
Receipts to Fund
Fees from
Institutions
173,032
144,460
119,003
133,036
159,841
166,558
234,312
Bond Proceeds
-
-
-
-
400,000*
Total Interest
Earned
6,086
10,851
24,806
42,612
39,625
2,511
8,560
Total Receipts
179,118
155,311
143,809
175,648
599,466
169,070
242,872
Payments from
Fund
Administrative
Expense
(2,260)
(2,034)
(2,108)
(9,989)
(5,149)
(3,716)
(2,996)
Institution
Closing
Expenses:
Storage of
Records
(15,532)
(11,662)
(9,596)
(11,828)
(9,406)
(14,007)
(14,049)
Teach-out of
Students
(10,573)
(6,008)
(2,667)
(2,562)
(609)
(0)
(0)
Refunds of
Tuition
(29,388)
(775)
-
(14,150)
(60,130)
(253,329)
(0)
Total Payments
(57,753)
(20,479)
(14,371)
(38,529)
(75,294)
(271,052)
(17,045)
Ending Fund
Balance
$
3,417,781
3,552,613
3,682,052
3,819,170
4,343,342
4,241,360
4,467,187
*These one-time bond proceeds were from the closure of two Argosy campuses in the state in March 2019. These
proceeds were only received after threatened litigation to the surety. Bond payments were received in April 2020.
Disbursements to students after a claim period occurred in FY21, and only after the TGTF was indemnified pursuant to
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.10(a).
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Accomplishments
• Implemented move to permanent remote work plan, including downsizing of agency footprint from
2,000 sq. ft. to 376 sq. ft., creating approximately $16,000 in budgetary savings annually.
• Completed internship program in partnership with Georgia Tech.
• Created two Senior Regulatory Specialist positions, one of which serves as the Initial Applicant
Coordinator and the other as the Financial Assessment Coordinator.
• Implemented monthly training sessions for initial applicants to support customer service initiatives and
to improve application processing efficiencies.
• Implemented quarterly renewal training for institutions seeking reauthorization.
• Staff continued to efficiently operate with record-high institutional workloads (355 total authorized
institutions).
• Implemented requirements of institutional compliance with the Secretary of State by requiring
documentation of registration as part of authorization applications.
• 4 GNPEC staff members presented at the NASASPS Annual conference as subject matter experts
providing best practices and lessons-learned regarding the improvements made to the Initial Application
process.
• Developed new MOU with Georgia Student Finance Commission (agency to which NPEC is
administratively attached) to ensure adequate provision of needed agency services.
• Agency legislation signed into law for effect beginning FY23 to reduce regulations, expand consumer
protections allowed under the TGTF, and eliminate the administrative burden of surety bonds as a
standard application requirement.
• Revised Schedule of Fees, presented to and approved by the Board of Commissioners, to simplify some
administrative processes and incentivize timely applications submissions and site visit scheduling.
• Strategic Plan goals met include decreased renewal application review period by 20%, decreased
investigation time of complaints by 25%, reduced “Contact Us” submissions on the website by 10%, and
decreased transcript turnaround time by 50%.
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EXHIBIT A
Exempt Institutions
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.6(c), Exempt Institutions listed in O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3(a) under paragraphs
(7), (10), (11), (12), and (14) are required to submit audited financial statements to NPEC annually. The
following institutions provided the Commission with an audited financial statement as required for Fiscal
Year 2022:
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3(a)(7) Institutions:
1. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
O.C.G.A. §§ 20-3-250.3(a)(10), 20-3-250.3(a)(11) & 20-3-250.3(a)(13) Institutions:
1. Agnes Scott College
2. Andrew College
3. Berry College
4. Beulah Heights University
5. Brenau University
6. Brewton-Parker College
7. Clark Atlanta University
8. Columbia Theological Seminary
9. Covenant College
10. Emmanuel College
11. Emory University
12. Georgia Military College
13. Georgia School of Orthodontics
14. Interdenominational Theological Seminary
15. LaGrange College
16. Life University, Inc.
17. Luther Rice College & Seminary, Inc.
18. Mercer University/Macon
19. Morehouse College
20. Morehouse School of Medicine
21. Oglethorpe University
22. Paine College
23. Piedmont College
24. Point University
25. Reinhart University
26. Savannah College of Art and Design
27. Shorter University
28. Spelman College
29. Thomas University
30. Toccoa Falls College
31. Truett McConnell University
32. Wesleyan College
33. Young Harris College
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3(a)(12) Institutions:
1. Jackson Hewitt Tax School
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3(a)(14) Institutions:
1. Art Institute of Atlanta
2. South University
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EXHIBIT B
Degree-Granting Nonpublic Postsecondary Institutions
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.5(c)(3) requires NPEC to “maintain separate lists of degree-granting nonpublic
postsecondary educational institutions, nondegree-granting postsecondary educational institutions, and agents
authorized to operate in this state under this part. Such lists shall be available for the information of the
public.”
Institution
Location
Type
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
Degree Granting
Altierus Career College/Norcross
Norcross, GA
Degree Granting
American College of Education, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
Degree Granting
American Graduate University
Covina, CA
Degree Granting
American InterContinental University/Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
American University in Dubai
Media City
Degree Granting
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
Degree Granting
Aspen University - Sandy Springs
Denver, CO
Degree Granting
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media
Duluth, GA
Degree Granting
Atlanta University of Health Science
Suwanee, GA
Degree Granting
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Duluth, GA
Degree Granting
C.C.B. School of Atlanta
Duluth, GA
Degree Granting
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA
Degree Granting
California Southern University
Costa Mesa, CA
Degree Granting
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
Degree Granting
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Degree Granting
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA
Degree Granting
Carver College
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Chamberlain University/Addison
Addison, IL
Degree Granting
Chamberlain University/Atlanta
Sandy Springs, GA
Degree Granting
Chamberlain University/Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Degree Granting
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL
Degree Granting
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA
Degree Granting
City of Refuge
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Claremont Lincoln University
Claremont, CA
Degree Granting
Clinical Skills Training Center
College Park, GA
Degree Granting
College of Athens
Watkinsville, GA
Degree Granting
Community Christian College
Redlands, CA
Degree Granting
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN
Degree Granting
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX
Degree Granting
DeVry University/Decatur
Decatur, GA
Degree Granting
DeVry University/Naperville
Naperville, IL
Degree Granting
Digital Film Academy
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
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Institution
Location
Type
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University/Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University/Online
Daytona Beach, FL
Degree Granting
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University/Savannah
Pooler, GA
Degree Granting
Erskine Theological Seminary
Due West, SC
Degree Granting
Evangeline Booth College
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Fortis College/Atlanta
Smyrna, GA
Degree Granting
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA
Degree Granting
Georgia Central University
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Georgia Synergy Business Institute
Duluth, GA
Degree Granting
Guido Bible College
Metter, GA
Degree Granting
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service
Decatur, GA
Degree Granting
Gwinnett College - Lilburn
Lilburn, GA
Degree Granting
Gwinnett College - Marietta
Marietta, GA
Degree Granting
Gwinnett College - Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs, GA
Degree Granting
Heavy Equipment College of America
Stonecrest, GA
Degree Granting
Helms College/Augusta
Augusta, GA
Degree Granting
Helms College/Macon
Macon, GA
Degree Granting
Herzing University
Madison, WI
Degree Granting
Herzing University/Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Herzing University/Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Degree Granting
Hudson Taylor University
Suwanee, GA
Degree Granting
Interactive College of Technology/Chamblee
Chamblee, GA
Degree Granting
Interactive College of Technology/Gainesville
Gainesville, GA
Degree Granting
Interactive College of Technology/Morrow
Morrow, GA
Degree Granting
Lincoln College of Technology/Marietta
Marietta, GA
Degree Granting
Lincoln College of Technology/Nashville
Nashville, TN
Degree Granting
Lionel University
Carpinteria, CA
Degree Granting
Los Angeles Film School
Hollywood, CA
Degree Granting
Los Angeles Pacific University
San Dimas, CA
Degree Granting
Mentee College
Lawrenceville, GA
Degree Granting
Miami International University of Art & Design
Miami, FL
Degree Granting
Miller-Motte College/Augusta
Augusta, GA
Degree Granting
Miller-Motte College/Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
Degree Granting
Miller-Motte College/Columbus
Columbus, GA
Degree Granting
Miller-Motte College/Macon
Macon, GA
Degree Granting
National American University/Online
Rapid City, SD
Degree Granting
National University
San Diego, CA
Degree Granting
Norcross Institute of Allied Health
Lawrenceville, GA
Degree Granting
North Georgia Nursing Academy, LLC (NGNA)
Flowery Branch, GA
Degree Granting
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA
Degree Granting
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Degree Granting
Pacific College of Technology
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
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Institution
Location
Type
Peach State School
Conyers, GA
Degree Granting
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
Degree Granting
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia
Suwanee, GA
Degree Granting
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia
Moultrie, GA
Degree Granting
Ralston College
Savannah, GA
Degree Granting
Reformed University
Lawrenceville, GA
Degree Granting
Relay Graduate School of Education
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Richmont Graduate University/Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Richmont Graduate University/Online
Chattanooga, TN
Degree Granting
Ross University School of Medicine
St. Michael
Degree Granting
SAE Institute
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Saint Leo University/Online
Saint Leo, FL
Degree Granting
Saint Leo University/Savannah
Savannah, GA
Degree Granting
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Degree Granting
Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ
Degree Granting
South College
Knoxville, TN
Degree Granting
South College Atlanta Learning Site
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX
Degree Granting
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Tulsa, OK
Degree Granting
Strayer University/Augusta
Augusta, GA
Degree Granting
Strayer University/Chamblee
Chamblee, GA
Degree Granting
Strayer University/Cobb
Atlanta, GA
Degree Granting
Strayer University/Columbus
Columbus, GA
Degree Granting
Strayer University/Lithonia
Lithonia, GA
Degree Granting
Strayer University/Macon
Macon, GA
Degree Granting
Strayer University/Morrow
Morrow, GA
Degree Granting
Strayer University/Online
Chantilly, VA
Degree Granting
Strayer University/Savannah
Savannah, GA
Degree Granting
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
Degree Granting
Trident University International, a member of the American
InterContinental University System
Chandler, AZ
Degree Granting
Trinity School of Medicine
Warner Robins, GA
Degree Granting
Troy University/Atlanta-Northside
Alpharetta, GA
Degree Granting
Troy University/Augusta
Augusta, GA
Degree Granting
Troy University/Brunswick
Brunswick, GA
Degree Granting
Troy University/e-Troy
Troy, AL
Degree Granting
UEI College
Gardena, CA
Degree Granting
Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa, FL
Degree Granting
Underwood University
Suwanee, GA
Degree Granting
United States University
San Diego, CA
Degree Granting
University of California- Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Degree Granting
University of Massachusetts Global
Irvine, CA
Degree Granting
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Institution
Location
Type
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Degree Granting
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences/ Irving
Irving, TX
Degree Granting
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences/Austin
Austin, TX
Degree Granting
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences/California
San Marcos, CA
Degree Granting
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences/Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Degree Granting
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences/St. Augustine
St. Augustine, FL
Degree Granting
University of the People
Pasadena, CA
Degree Granting
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine
Duluth, GA
Degree Granting
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
Degree Granting
William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA
Degree Granting
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EXHIBIT C
Nondegree-Granting Nonpublic Postsecondary Institutions
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.5(c)(3) requires NPEC to “maintain separate lists of degree-granting nonpublic
postsecondary educational institutions, nondegree-granting postsecondary educational institutions, and agents
authorized to operate in this state under this part. Such lists shall be available for the information of the
public.”
Institution
Location
Type
1st Class Dental Assistant Academy
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
A Breath of Fresh Air Medical Careers LLC
Decatur, GA
Non-Degree Granting
ABC Bartending School
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Denham Springs, LA
Non-Degree Granting
Accession Distribution Training and Staffing
Riverdale, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Advance Fast, LLC
Brunswick, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Advanced Medical Academy, LLC
Commerce, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Airweb Digital
Gainesville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Albany Dental Assistant School
Albany, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Alliance Dental Institute
Villa Rica, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Allwell Healthcare Certification Inc.
Powder Springs, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Alpha Health Institute
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Alpha School of Massage
Blackshear, GA
Non-Degree Granting
American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group, Inc.
Shrewsbury, MA
Non-Degree Granting
American Home Inspectors Training
Savannah, GA
Non-Degree Granting
American K9 Connection School for Dog Trainers
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Anchored Phlebotomy Institute LLC
Griffin, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Arise Health Institute LLC
Villa Rica, GA
Non-Degree Granting
AS4U Career Center, LLC
Cartersville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Ashona Medical Institute
Conyers, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Aspire Health Institute LLC
East Point, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Assist to Succeed/ Savannah
Savannah, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Assisting 101- Georgia School of Dental Staffing
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
ATG Learning
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Athens Institute of Allied Healthcare
Athens, GA
Non-Degree Granting
At-Home Professions
Fort Collins, CO
Non-Degree Granting
Atlanta Academy of Dental Assisting
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Atlanta Career Institute
Norcross, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Atlanta Dental Assistant School (Buckhead)
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Atlanta Dental Assistant School (Decatur)
Decatur, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Atlanta Dental Assistant School/Marietta
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Atlanta Dog Trainers School for Professional Dog Trainers
Alpharetta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Atlanta General Education Center
Norcross, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Atlanta Medical Assistant School
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
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Institution
Location
Type
Atlanta Pediatric Dental Assistant School
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Atlanta School of Massage
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Atria Medical Institute
McDonough, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Augusta Dental Assistant School
Augusta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Augusta School of Massage, Inc.
Evans, GA
Non-Degree Granting
AV Enterprise Training Center
Cumming, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Bloom Institute of Technology
San Francisco, CA
Non-Degree Granting
Bread for Life, Inc.
Athens, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Breath of Life Training LLC
Martinez, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Bridge Institute
Lilburn, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Bright Beginnings Medical Institute LLC
Cairo, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Bright Technology Training
Lawrenceville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Brighter Tomorrows Consulting Institute
Griffin, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Buckhead School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Care One Institute, LLC
Decatur, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Careers in Dentistry
Martinez, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Casey & Son Horseshoeing School & Clinic LLC
LaFayette, GA
Non-Degree Granting
CET Institute
Warner Robins, GA
Non-Degree Granting
CNU Medical Institute
Norcross, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Cobb Medical Institute
Mableton, GA
Non-Degree Granting
COIN Education Services Center
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Community of Destiny Inc
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Complete Game Broadcasting
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
CompTIA Tech Career Academy
Downers Grove, IL
Non-Degree Granting
CPR with Mickey, Inc.
Dallas, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Creative Circus, The
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Creekside Dental Assisting Academy
Douglasville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Cumberland Medical Institute
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Dalton Dental Assistant School
Dalton, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Datum Tech Academy
Stone Mountain, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Dental Assistant School of Atlanta
Kennesaw, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Dental Assisting School of Georgia, LLC
Roswell, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Dental Career Centers of America
Johns Creek, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Dental Careers Institute, Inc.
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Dental Staff School, Inc.
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
DigitalCrafts, a part of the American InterContinental
University System
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Dignity Place
Acworth, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Dove Technology
Norcross, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Dover Training Institute
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
DWS Drone School, Inc.
Warner Robbins, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Dynamic Information Technology LLC
Austell, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Education & Career Resources of Georgia
Lilburn, GA
Non-Degree Granting
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Institution
Location
Type
Elite Lineman Training Institute, Inc
Tunnel Hill, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Essential Medical and Mental Health Institute
Fayetteville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Excel Dental Assistant School
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
FAKS Allied Health Education Center
College Park, GA
Non-Degree Granting
First Step Health Agency
Columbus, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Flatiron School
New York, NY
Non-Degree Granting
Freight Movers School, LLC
Rockwall, TX
Non-Degree Granting
Future Dental Assistants of Atlanta, LLC
Roswell, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, CA
Non-Degree Granting
General Assembly
New York, NY
Non-Degree Granting
Genesis Allied Health Institute
Douglasville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Genesis Career College/Dalton Campus
Dalton, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Genesis Career College: South Atlanta Campus
Morrow, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Georgia Allied Health Institute – Buford
Buford, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Georgia Bartending School
Savannah, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Georgia Career Institute
Conyers, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Georgia Dental Educational Institute
Riverdale, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Georgia Massage School, Inc.
Suwanee, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Georgia Orthodontic Assisting School
Lithonia, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Georgia School of Dental Assisting, LLC
Roswell, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Georgia School of Phlebotomy, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Georgia Trade School
Acworth, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Georgia Training Center, LLC
Columbus, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Golden Age Healthcare Training SW, LLC
Fayetteville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
GoMedical Phlebotomy Training and Laboratory Services
Institution
Lawrenceville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Good Nursing and Medical Training, LLC.
Norcross, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Grace Montessori Teacher Education, LLC
Dawsonville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Guided Hands Academy
Albany, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Gwinnett Dental Career Academy
Suwanee, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Gwynnis Mosby Makeup Academy
Tucker, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Haliburton Demolition & Grading LLC
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Handyman Training School, LLC
Stone Mountain, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Health and Style Institute – Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Health And Style Institute – Kennesaw
Kennesaw, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Health Tech of Georgia
Warner Robins, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Heiress Medical Academy
Douglas, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Helms Career Education
Macon, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Heritage Health Career Center
Albany, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Herway Beauty
Sugar Hill, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Holistic Information Security Practitioner Institute
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
iCode Academy
Ellenwood, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Industry Makeup Academy
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
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Institution
Location
Type
Innovative Health Care Institute, LLC
Athens, GA
Non-Degree Granting
InspectionGo Academy
Tyrone, PA
Non-Degree Granting
Institute of Medical Ultrasound, Inc
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
International Institute of Technology & Application (IITA)
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
International School of Skin, Nailcare, and Massage Therapy
Sandy Springs, GA
Non-Degree Granting
ITS Training Institute
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Jo-Thor’s Dog Trainers’ Academy
Alpharetta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Kay’s VIP Dental Assisting School
Tucker, GA
Non-Degree Granting
K-Beauty School
Duluth, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Le Fashion Lab
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Legacy Holistic Health Institute
Suwanee, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Life Solutions for Health
Decatur, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Life Time Academy
Chanhassen, MN
Non-Degree Granting
LifeLink, Inc.
Fort Valley, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Lilburn Medical Institute
Lawrenceville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Macon Dental Assistant School
Macon, GA
Non-Degree Granting
MDT Institute
Chicago, IL
Non-Degree Granting
Med Sales Institute
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
MedCerts, LLC
Livonia, MI
Non-Degree Granting
Medical and Technical Institute of North Georgia
Calhoun, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Medical Coding Simplified, LLC
Martinez, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia
Braselton, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Medical Institute of South Georgia
Douglas, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Medical Management Institute
Alpharetta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Messiah for Life CPR, LLC
Forest Park, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Metro Medical Training Centers, Inc.
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Metropolitan Career School
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Miami Ad School Atlanta at Portfolio Center
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Middle Georgia School of Massage, LLC
Gray, GA
Non-Degree Granting
MiTio Incorporated
McDonough, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Modern Dental Training, Inc dba Modern Dental Career Center
Lawrenceville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Momentum Learning
Durham, NC
Non-Degree Granting
Montessori Institute of Atlanta, Inc.
Lawrenceville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Murray Career Institute
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
National Trichology Training Institute
Stockbridge, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Neurodiagnostic Technology Institute
Orlando, FL
Non-Degree Granting
New Beginnings Health and Career Training Center
Albany, GA
Non-Degree Granting
NORTHPOINT TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
Stockbridge, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Nritya Natya Kala Bharti (NNKB Academy)
Norcross, GA
Non-Degree Granting
NSTAR TECHNOLOGIES
Norcross, GA
Non-Degree Granting
OceanPointe Dental Academy of Central Georgia
Locust Grove, GA
Non-Degree Granting
OceanPointe Dental Academy of South Atlanta
Fayetteville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
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Institution
Location
Type
Oconee School of Therapeutic Massage
Watkinsville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
OcuPrep Staffing & Training Solutions
Norcross, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Omega One Medical Institute (OOMI)
Conyers, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Omnitech Institute
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
OnCourse Learning
Brookfield, WI
Non-Degree Granting
OTC Professional K9 Academy
Kennesaw, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Pathways Health Career Training Center
Hinesville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Peachtree City School of Massage
Peachtree City, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
Non-Degree Granting
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Premier Medical Careers
Conyers, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Premier Systems & Training, Inc.
Savannah, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Pro Data, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Professional Hypnosis Institute
Roswell, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Progressive Medical Institute, LLC
Peachtree Corners, GA
Non-Degree Granting
PWC Training
Marietta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
RGB Technology Training Center
Avondale Estates, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Rivi Training Institute
Alpharetta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
S & N Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Professional Bartending School
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Savannah Dental Assistant School
Savannah, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Savannah Dental Assistant School-Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Savannah Dental Institute LLC dba OceanPointe Dental
Academy of Savannah
Savannah, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Singleton Surgical Institute, LLC.
East Point, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Six Consulting Training Center
Alpharetta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
South Carolina School of Welding
Beech Island, SC
Non-Degree Granting
Southeast Lineman Training Center
Trenton, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Southface Energy Institute
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Spanish American Institute of Atlanta
Norcross, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Special Blends Bartending School
Powder Springs, GA
Non-Degree Granting
SSG Appliance Academy LLC
Lilburn, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Step One Health Agency
Columbus, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Studio Crush School of Makeup
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Survival Kit Of Phlebotomy Training LLC
Milledgeville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Target IT
Norcross, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Tech Talent South, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
TechBridge, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Tender Care Training Center, LLC
Augusta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
The American School of Protocol
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
The Elaine Sterling Institute (Massage Therapy)
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
The Good Lord's Mobile Welding Service Welding Training
Powder Springs, GA
Non-Degree Granting
The Healthcare Training Academy
Alpharetta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
The Rolf Institute® of Structural Integration/Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
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Institution
Location
Type
The Training Center of NW Georgia, Inc.
Cartersville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
The Training Expo
Riverdale, GA
Non-Degree Granting
theClubhou.se
Augusta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Tomorrow's Healthcare Professionals, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Trichology School of Business
Martinez, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Tulsa Welding School/Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Non-Degree Granting
Tulsa Welding School/Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Non-Degree Granting
Tweed Recording - Audio Production School
Athens, GA
Non-Degree Granting
United Education Institute/ Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain, GA
Non-Degree Granting
United Education Institute/Morrow
Morrow, GA
Non-Degree Granting
United Medical and Business Institute, LLC
College Park, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Universal Dental Assisting Training, LLC
Decatur, GA
Non-Degree Granting
UX Atlanta LLC
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Village Samaritan Training Institute/Carrollton
Carrollton, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Village Samaritan Training Institute/Newnan
Newnan, GA
Non-Degree Granting
What A Blessing Training Center, LLC
Savannah, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Winder Assist To Succeed Dental Assisting School
Winder, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training
Tucker, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Workforce Innovators of America, LLC
Athens, GA
Non-Degree Granting
WrightNow Solutions
Atlanta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
Yes-M Systems LLC
Alpharetta, GA
Non-Degree Granting
ZOe Med-Tech
Barnesville, GA
Non-Degree Granting
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EXHIBIT D
GA-SARA Participating Institutions
Institution
Location
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA
Agnes Scott College
Decatur GA
Albany State University
Albany, GA
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
Andrew College
Cuthbert, GA
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
Athens College of Ministry
Athens, GA
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media
Duluth, GA
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Atlanta, GA
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA
Beulah Heights University
Atlanta, GA
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
Brewton-Parker College
Mount Vernon, GA
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA
Columbia Theological Seminary
Decatur, GA
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA
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East Georgia State College
Swainsboro, GA
Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs, GA
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Decatur, GA
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
Interdenominational Theological Center
Atlanta, GA
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
LaGrange College
LaGrange, GA
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA
Life University
Marietta, GA
Luther Rice College & Seminary
Lithonia, GA
Mercer University
Macon, GA
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GA
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
Paine College
Augusta, GA
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA
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Point University
West Point, GA
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
Shorter University
Rome, GA
South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA
Truett McConnell University
Cleveland, GA
Underwood University
Suwanee, GA
University of Georgia
Athens, HA
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
University of West Georgia
Carrolton, GA
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA
West Georgia Technical College
Waco, GA
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA
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EXHIBIT E
Religious Exempt Institutions
O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3(a)(6)
Institution
Location
Accelerated College of the Bible International
Hendersonville, TN
American Leadership Institute & Seminary
Duluth, GA
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Camilla, GA
Antioch Baptist Bible College & Seminary
Cartersville, GA
Apostolic School of Ministry
Cartersville, GA
Atlanta Baptist College
Stockbridge, GA
Atlanta Bible College
McDonough, GA
Atlanta Cumberland Theological Seminary
Johns Creek, GA
Baptist Institute of America & Seminary
Loganville, GA
Berea Bible Institute & Seminary
Graysville, GA
Berea School of Ministry
Stonecrest, GA
Bible Institute & Seminary
Riverdale, GA
Carver Bible Seminary
Atlanta, GA
Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Shawnee, KS
Chosen for His Purpose Bible Institute Ltd.
Jonesboro, GA
Christian College of Georgia
Athens, GA
Christian Life School of Theology Global
Columbus, GA
City View Seminary, Inc.
Augusta, GA
Columbus Baptist Theological Seminary
Columbus, GA
Deliverance School of Ministry
Waynesboro, GA
Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
Allen Park, MI
Divine Faith Ministries School of Biblical Studies
Jonesboro, GA
FMI Biblical Studies & Seminary
Atlanta, GA
Gateway Seminary
Ontario, CA
Georgia Baptist College and Theological Seminary
Senoia, GA
Giver of Life Educational Institutions, Inc. Institute of Ministerial Training
Decatur, GA
Global Reformed Seminary
Tucker, GA
Globe Covenant Seminary
Dunwoody, GA
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Grace Biblical Seminary
McDonough, GA
Grace Communion Seminary
Charlotte, NC
Gwinnett Hall Baptist College
Lawrenceville, GA
Heritage Bible College
Savannah, GA
Highpoint Bible College
Smyrna, GA
Hope Seminary
Fort Valley, GA
House of Prayer Bible Seminary
Hinesville, GA
ICCM Bible Institute & Seminary
Graysville, GA
Immanuel Baptist Theological Seminary
Sharpsburg, GA
In His Image Bible Institute International
Marietta, GA
Jehovah-Jireh Bible Institute Higher Learning
Alexander City, AL
Kineo Ministry Training Center
Dawsonville, GA
Kingdom Vision School of Ministry
Dalton, GA
LMF Bible Institute
LaGrange, GA
Logos Evangelical Seminary
El Monte, CA
Madina Institute, Inc.
Duluth, GA
Metro Atlanta Seminary
Lawrenceville, GA
New Generations Institute of Biblical Studies & Theological Seminary
Savannah, GA
New Manna Bible Institute, Inc.
Commerce, GA
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA
New People Seminary
Suwanee, GA
North Carolina College of Theology
Carolina Beach, NC
North Carolina Theological Seminary
Clinton, NC
North Georgia Baptist Theological Seminary
Hull, GA
Northpoint U Seminary
Suwanee, GA
Ordinary People Inc. School of the Prophets
Conyers, GA
Piedmont College of Theology-Georgia
Calhoun, GA
Pilgrim's Theological Seminary
Duluth, GA
Redemption Seminary
Chandler, AZ
Reformed Theological Seminary
Marietta, GA
Restoration Theological Seminary
Forest Park, GA
Rocky Mountain School of Ministry and Theology
Arvada, CO
Safe Harbor Institute
Hoschton, GA
Shekinah Theological College
Jonesboro, GA
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Shepherd School of Theology in Atlanta
Duluth, GA
Southeastern Theological Institute
Lithonia, GA
Southwest Georgia Theological Seminary
Sylvester, GA
St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School
Anaheim, CA
St. Christy University of Theology & Seminary
Conley, GA
Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary
Henderson, TX
THE BBC School of Theology
Fairburn, GA
The Celebration of Praise School of Ministry and Seminary
Albany, GA
The Kingdom Shakers Worldwide Ministries Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
The Solidarity Association dba Pontifex
Atlanta, GA
Titus Baptist Seminary
Lagrange, GA
Trinity Baptist Seminary
Stockbridge, GA
Trinity International Univer of Ambassadors
Duluth, GA
United Theological Institute & School
Fairburn, GA
Walk of Faith by the Holy Spirit Christian School
Albany, GA
West Coast Baptist College
Lancaster, CA
Wildwood Sanitarium Inc., DBA Wildwood Center for Health Evangelism
Wildwood, GA
World Bible Institute/ McDonough Church of Christ
McDonough, GA
World Changers Bible School
College Park, GA
World Harvest Bible Institute
Roswell, GA
Worldwide Bible Institute
Madison, GA
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Exhibit F: Authorized In-State Institutions County Map
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Exhibit G: Authorized Out-of-State Institutions Map
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