Abstract
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (herein after MSCHE or the Commission), as a
federally recognized accreditor, verifies institutional compliance with accreditation-relevant federal
regulations developed by the United States Department of Education (USDE) in the Higher Education
Opportunity Act of 2008 at the time of self-study evaluation and at any other time required by the
Commission.
The Commission requires verification of institutional compliance in the following areas:
1. Student identity verification in distance and correspondence education
2. Transfer of credit policies and articulation agreements
3. Title IV program responsibilities
4. Institutional records of student complaints
5. Required information for students and the public
6. Standing with State and other accrediting agencies
7. Contractual relationships
8. Assignment of credit hours
Description
Completed reviewers report template of verification of compliance with accreditation with relevant federal regulations.
