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This list below includes contact information for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and US territories and should not be construed as informative of what agencies regulate the institution or in what states the institution is licensed or required to be licensed. States, through the relevant agencies or Attorneys General Offices, may accept complaints regardless of whether the institution is required to be licensed in that state. More information about the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Student Complain Process can be .

Alabama

Ron LeonardÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Director of Special InitiativesÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
334.242.2211ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
ron.leonard@ache.edu

Alabama Commission on Higher EducationÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
100 North Union StreetÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Montgomery, ALÌý36104

Alaska

Tyler EggenÌýÌýÌýÌý
Institutional Authorization Program CoordinatorÌýÌýÌýÌý
907.465.6741ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Tyler.Eggen@alaska.gov

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary EducationÌýÌýÌýÌý
P.O. Box 110505ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Juneau, AK 99811-0505

Arizona

Lanna DueckÌýÌýÌý
Executive DirectorÌýÌýÌý
480.517.8226ÌýÌýÌýÌý
ldueck.azsara@riosalado.edu

Arizona SARA CouncilÌýÌýÌý
2323 W. 14th St.ÌýÌýÌý
Tempe, AZ 85281

Arkansas

Alana ColburnÌýÌý
Associate Director of Private Postsecondary Education and Transfer ProgramsÌýÌý
501.371.2000ÌýÌý
alana.colburn@adhe.edu

Arkansas Department of Education- Division of Higher EducationÌýÌý
101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 300ÌýÌý
Little Rock, AR 72201

California

Bureau for Private Postsecondary EducationÌýÌý
P.O. Box 980818ÌýÌý
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818

Colorado

Heather DelangeÌýÌý
Director - Office of Private Postsecondary EducationÌýÌý
303.862.3005ÌýÌý
heather.delange@dhe.state.co.us

Colorado Department of Higher EducationÌýÌý
1600 Broadway, Suite 2200ÌýÌý
Denver, CO 80202

Connecticut

Sean SeepersadÌýÌý
Division Director of Academic AffairsÌýÌý
860.947.1837ÌýÌý
Sean.Seepersad@ct.gov

Emily BjornbergÌýÌý
Senior ConsultantÌýÌý
860.947.1837ÌýÌý
Emily.Bjornberg@ct.gov

Connecticut Office of Higher EducationÌýÌý
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 707ÌýÌý
Hartford, CT 06103-1841

Delaware

Leigh WeldinÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìý
College Success Program CoordinatorÌýÌý
302.735.4193ÌýÌýÌý
Ìýleigh.weldin@doe.k12.de.us

aQuena WilliamsÌýÌý
Post-Secondary Education SpecialistÌýÌý
302.735.4129ÌýÌý
aQuena.Williams@doe.k12.de.us

Delaware Department of EducationÌýÌý
401 Federal Street, Suite 2ÌýÌý
Dover, DE 19901

District of Columbia

Terasita EdwardsÌýÌý
Executive DirectorÌýÌý
202.654.6128ÌýÌý
terasita.edwards@dc.gov

Terron ScottÌýÌý
Deputy DirectorÌýÌý
202.368.1136ÌýÌý
terron.scott@dc.gov

Higher Education Licensure CommissionÌýÌý
1050 First St. NE, 5th FloorÌýÌý
Washington, D.C. 20002

Florida

Brady LyonÌýÌý
Educational Policy DirectorÌýÌý
Brady.Lyon@fldoe.orgÌýÌý
850-245-3200

Sonia BrowningÌýÌý
Administrative Assistant IIÌýÌý
850.245.3210ÌýÌý
sonia.browning@fldoe.org

Commission for Independent EducationÌýÌý
325 WestÌýGaines Street,ÌýRoom 1414ÌýÌý
Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Georgia

Magda RiversÌýÌý
Deputy Director/GA-SARA CoordinatorÌýÌý
770.414.2644ÌýÌý
mrivers@gnpec.ga.gov

Patricia NeriÌýÌý
Program ManagerÌýÌý
770.414.3235ÌýÌý
GASARA@gnpec.ga.gov

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC)ÌýÌý
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220ÌýÌý
Tucker, GA 30084

Hawaii

Jayson HoriuchiÌýÌý
Program AdministratorÌýÌý
808.586.7327ÌýÌý
hpeap@dcca.hawaii.gov

Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program (HPEAP)ÌýÌý
Department of Commerce & Consumer AffairsÌýÌý
P.O. Box 541ÌýÌý
Honolulu, HI 96809

Idaho

Tamara BaysingerÌýÌý
State Authorization ManagerÌýÌý
208.332.1587ÌýÌý
tamara.baysinger@osbe.idaho.gov

Idaho State Board of EducationÌýÌý
P.O. Box 83720ÌýÌý
Boise, ID 83720-0037

Illinois

Nkechi OnwuamezeÌýÌý
Senior Associate Director for Academic AffairsÌýÌý
217.866.1429ÌýÌý
sara@ibhe.org

Keva GastonÌýÌý
Assistant Director of Academic AffairsÌýÌý
708.967.6175ÌýÌý

Illinois Board of Higher EducationÌýÌý
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333ÌýÌý
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1377

Indiana

Ross MillerÌýÌý
Director of State Authorization and ReciprocityÌýÌý
317.232.1033ÌýÌý
rmiller@che.in.gov

Indiana Commission for Higher Education/ÌýÌý
Indiana Board for Proprietary EducationÌýÌý
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 300ÌýÌý
Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206

Iowa

Lisa PundtÌýÌý
Postsecondary Authorization AdministratorÌýÌý
515.210.8563ÌýÌý
lisa.pundt@iowa.gov

Keyli KeiferÌýÌý
Compliance OfficerÌýÌý
515.971.2186ÌýÌý
keyli.keifer@iowa.gov

Bureau of Iowa College Aid - Iowa Department of EducationÌýÌý
400 E. 14th St.ÌýÌý
Des Moines, IA 50319

Kansas

Jennifer ArmourÌýÌý
Associate Director Academic AffairsÌýÌý
785.430.4288ÌýÌý
jarmour@ksbor.orgÌý

Kansas Board of RegentsÌýÌý
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520ÌýÌý
Topeka, KS 66612-1368

Kentucky

Kathy GarrettÌýÌý
Program Director of State Authorization, Reciprocity, and LicensureÌýÌý
502.892.3082ÌýÌý
kathy.garrett@ky.gov

Jevonda KeithÌýÌý
Executive Director, Postsecondary LicensingÌýÌý
502.892.3031ÌýÌý
jevonda.keith@ky.gov

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary EducationÌýÌý
100 Airport Road, Third FloorÌýÌý
Frankfort, KY 40601

Louisiana

LeAnn DetillierÌýÌý
Assistant Commissioner for Program AdministrationÌýÌý
225.342.4253ÌýÌý

Louisiana Board of RegentsÌýÌý
1201 N. Third Street, Suite 6-200ÌýÌý
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Maine

Michael PerryÌýÌý
Director of Higher Education & Educator SupportsÌýÌý
207.441.1718ÌýÌý
michael.t.perry@maine.gov

Maine Department of Higher EducationÌýÌý
23 State House StationÌýÌý
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023

Maryland

Alexandra "Alix" ChaillouÌýÌý
Associate Director, Institution ReviewÌýÌý
410.767.3293ÌýÌý
Alexandra.Chaillou@maryland.gov

Maryland Higher Education CommissionÌýÌý
217 East Redwood St., Suite 2100ÌýÌý
Baltimore, MD 21202

Massachusetts

Alex NallyÌýÌý
Deputy General CounselÌýÌý
617.994.6955ÌýÌý
anally2@dhe.mass.edu

TiamekiaÌýCezaireÌýÌý
Paralegal and Regulatory Affairs SpecialistÌýÌý
617.994.6963ÌýÌý
TCezaire@dhe.mass.edu

Massachusetts Department of Higher EducationÌýÌý
One Ashburton Pl, Rm 1401ÌýÌý
Boston, MA 02108

Michigan

James FarhatÌýÌý
State Administrative Manager,ÌýWorkforce Development, Postsecondary and State Approving SectionÌýÌý
517.256.8670ÌýÌý
farhatj@michigan.gov

Alexander HendersonÌýÌý
Departmental Analyst,ÌýEmployment & Training, Post Secondary & State ApprovingÌýÌý
517.331.7565ÌýÌý
hendersona18@michigan.gov

Michigan Department of LaborÌýand Economic OpportunityÌýÌý
P.O. Box 30726ÌýÌý
Lansing, MI 48909

Minnesota

Kate McCartanÌýÌý
Institutional Monitoring SpecialistÌýÌý
651.259.3912ÌýÌý
kate.mccartan@state.mn.us

Monica DeversÌýÌý
Academic Program ReviewerÌýÌý
651.259.3965ÌýÌý

Minnesota Office of Higher EducationÌýÌý
1450Energy Park Drive, Suite 350ÌýÌý
Saint Paul, MN 55108

Mississippi

Sheriece RobinsonÌýÌý
Director of Regulatory AffairsÌýÌý
601.432.6336ÌýÌý
srobinson@mississippi.edu

Mississippi Commission on College AccreditationÌýÌý
3825 Ridgewood RoadÌýÌý
Jackson, MS 39211

Missouri

Joshua FischerÌýÌý
Program SpecialistÌýÌý
573.751.2361ÌýÌý
Joshua.Fischer@dhewd.mo.gov

Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentÌýÌý
P.O. Box 1469ÌýÌý
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469

Montana

Hannah TokerudÌýÌý
Associate Legal CounselÌýÌý
406.449.9173ÌýÌý

Montana University SystemÌýÌý
P.O. Box 203201ÌýÌý
Helena, MT 59620-3201

Nebraska

Kathleen L. FimpleÌý
Academic Programs OfficerÌý
402.471.0030Ìý
Kathleen.Fimple@nebraska.gov

Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary EducationÌý
P.O. Box 95005Ìý
Lincoln, NE 68509-5005

Nevada

Terina CasertoÌý
Senior Analyst, Academic and Student AffairsÌý
775.784.3442Ìý
tcaserto@nshe.nevada.edu

Nevada System of Higher EducationÌý
2601 Enterprise RoadÌý
Reno, NV 89512

New Hampshire

Steve ApplebyÌý
Director, Division of Educator Support and Higher EducationÌý
603.271.2408Ìý

Laura A. StonekingÌý
AdministratorÌý
603.271.4196Ìý
laura.a.stoneking@doe.nh.gov

New Hampshire Department of EducationÌý
101 Pleasant St.Ìý
Concord, NH 03301-3494

New Jersey

Eric Taylor, Esq.Ìý
Director, Office of LicensureÌý
609.984.3738Ìý
eric.taylor@oshe.nj.gov

New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher EducationÌý
20 W. State St., Floor 4Ìý
P.O. Box 542Ìý
Trenton, NJ 08625

New Mexico

Alicia ArmijoÌý
Constituent Services Coordinator & NC-SARA CoordinatorÌý
505.476.8411Ìý
Alicia.Armijo@hed.nm.gov

New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentÌý
2044 Galisteo Street, Suite 4Ìý
Santa Fe, NMÌý 87505-2100

New York

Andrea RichardsÌý
Supervisor of Higher Education ProgramsÌý
518.474.1551Ìý
IHEauthorize@nysed.gov

New York State Education DepartmentÌý
89 Washington AvenueÌý
Albany, NY 12234

North Carolina

Terrence ScarboroughÌý
Director of SARA North CarolinaÌý
919.248.4667Ìý
terrence@saranc.org

North Carolina State Education Assistance AuthorityÌý
P.O. Box 41349Ìý
Raleigh, NC

North Dakota

Claire GunwallÌý
Director of Academic Affairs & Workforce InnovationÌý
701.328.4140Ìý
claire.gunwall@ndus.edu

Lisa JohnsonÌý
Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student AffairsÌý
701.328.4143Ìý
lisa.a.johnson@ndus.edu

North Dakota University SystemÌý
600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 215Ìý
Bismarck, ND 58505-0230

Ohio

Matt ExlineÌý
Associate Vice Chancellor, Program Development and ApprovalÌý
614.728.3095Ìý
mexline@highered.ohio.gov

Tyler TreeseÌý
Assistant Director - Baccalaureate Program ReviewÌý

Ohio Department of Higher EducationÌý
25 South Front StreetÌý
Columbus, OH Ìý43215

Oklahoma

Elizabeth WalkerÌý
Coordinator for Academic Affairs AdministrationÌý
405.225.9154Ìý
lwalker@osrhe.edu

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationÌý
655 Research Parkway, SuiteÌý200Ìý
P.O. Box 108850Ìý
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850

Oregon

Veronica DujonÌý
Director, Office Academic Policy and AuthorizationÌý
503.508.1790Ìý
veronica.dujon@state.or.us

Rebecca FullerÌýÌý
Operations & Policy AnalystÌý
971.301.3455Ìý
rebecca.fuller@hecc.oregon.gov

Michael RallsÌý
Education Program SpecialistÌý
503.979.6001Ìý
michael.ralls@hecc.oregon.gov

Oregon Higher Education Coordinating CommissionÌý
3225 25th St. SEÌý
Salem, OR 97302

Pennsylvania

Gina WettenÌý
Higher Education Associate IIÌý
717.265.7723Ìý
giwetten@pa.gov

Jennifer StoneÌý
Higher Education Associate IIÌý
717.783.6786Ìý
jennstone@pa.gov

Pennsylvania Division of Higher and Career Education, Access, and EquityÌý
607 South Drive 3EÌý
Harrisburg,ÌýPAÌý17120

Puerto Rico

Damaris NolascoÌý
Executive DirectorÌý
787.722.2121 ext. 3801Ìý

Neydaliz VegaÌý
Economic Program AnalystÌý
787.722.2121 ext. 3809Ìý
nvega@estado.pr.gov

Board of Postsecondary Institutions - Depart of StateÌý
PO Box 9023271Ìý
San Juan, PRÌý00902-3271

Rhode Island

Rebecca RyanÌý
Coordinator of Veterans Education and State Approving AgencyÌý
401.736.1164Ìý
rebecca.ryan@riopc.edu

Jamie WagerÌý
Program SpecialistÌý
401.654.4953Ìý

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary CommissionerÌý
560 Jefferson BlvdÌý
Warwick,ÌýRI02886-1304

South Carolina

Argentini AndersonÌý
Assistant Director, Academic AffairsÌý
803.737.2276Ìý
aanderson@che.sc.gov

Yolanda Diane McCreeÌý
Senior Licensing Program CoordinatorÌý
803.856.0041Ìý
YMcCree@che.sc.gov

South Carolina Commission on Higher EducationÌý
1122 Lady Street, Suite 300Ìý
Columbia, SC 29201

South Dakota

Katie HubbartÌý
Academic Affairs Specialist - South Dakota SARA CoordinatorÌý
605.773.3455Ìý
Katie.Hubbart@sdbor.edu

South Dakota Board of RegentsÌý
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200Ìý
Pierre, SD 57501

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Tennessee

Ryan ArringtonÌý
Regulatory Compliance AttorneyÌý
615.253.7465Ìý
ryan.arrington@tn.gov

Tennessee Higher Education CommissionÌý
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave, 9th FLÌý
Nashville, TN 37243Ìý

Texas

Cathie A. MaeyaertÌý
Director – Private Postsecondary InstitutionsÌý
512.427.6527Ìý
cathie.maeyaert@highered.texas.gov

Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardÌý
P.O. Box 12788Ìý
Austin, TX 78711

U.S. Virgin Islands

Sharlene HarrisÌý
Vice President, Information Services & Institutional AssessmentÌý
340.693.1361Ìý

Laurence BlakeÌý
Director of Institutional Research PlanningÌý
303.693.1017Ìý

University of the Virgin IslandsÌýÌý
2 John Brewers BayÌý
St. Thomas, USVIÌý 00802

Utah

Cynthia "Cyd" GruaÌý
Office of the Commissioner for Higher EducationÌý
801.646.4768Ìý
cgrua@ushe.edu

Utah System of Higher EducationÌý
Board of Regents Building, The GatewayÌý
60 South 400 West

Vermont

Katie GaliardoÌý
Post Secondary CoordinatorÌý
802.595.2757Ìý

Vermont Agency of EducationÌý
1 National Life Drive, Davis 5th FloorÌý
Montpelier, VT 05620

Virginia

Darlene DerricottÌý
Director of Academic ServicesÌý
804.225.2621Ìý
DarleneDerricott@schev.edu

State Council of Higher Education for VirginiaÌý
101 N. 14th Street, 9th FloorÌý
Richmond, VA 23219

Washington

Sam LoftinÌý
Director of Consumer ProtectionÌý
360.485.1078Ìý
samL@wsac.wa.gov

Washington Student Achievement CouncilÌý
917 Lakeridge Way SWÌý
Olympia, WA 98502

West Virginia

Lucy KefauverÌý
Director of Online LearningÌý
304.205.6073 ext. 56073Ìý
lucy.kefauver@wvhepc.edu

West Virginia Higher Education Policy CommissionÌý
2001 Union Carbide DriveÌý
South Charleston, WV 25303

Wisconsin

Paige SmithÌý
Chief Compliance OfficerÌý
608.265.2273Ìý

University of Wisconsin Administration, Office of Compliance & IntegrityÌý
780 Regent StreetÌý
Madison, WI 53715

Wyoming

Rob DennisÌý
Chief OperatingÌýOfficerÌý
307.777.7013Ìý
rob.dennis@wyo.gov

Wyoming Community College CommissionÌý
2300 Capitol Ave., 5th Floor, Suite BÌý
Cheyenne, WY 82002

Contact information updated 3/19/2026.