Idaho | Distance Education Laws - Private Institutions

What resources are available to public, out-of-state institutions seeking authorization in the state?

Is this state a member of SARA?

What is the name of the coder?

What is the iteration?

What state agency regulates the authorization of private, out-of-state degree granting/credit bearing postsecondary educational institutions?

Does the state require distance education programs to be authorized without regard to physical presence?

Does the state determine whether a distance education program must be authorized based upon an assessment of physical presence?

What constitutes physical presence?

Is there a fee for authorization?

What is the rate at which the authorization fee is charged?

Is the authorization fee a fixed amount?

What is the fixed amount?

Is the authorization fee based on a calculation?

What is the calculation?

Can out-of-state universities apply to be exempt from obtaining authorization?

Is there an application fee to apply for exemption?

How much is the application fee when applying for exemption?

Does the state require a separate application for agents of the institution working in the state?

Is there an application fee for an agent application?

How much is the application fee?

Is there a renewal fee for an agent application?

How much is the renewal fee?

Is a surety bond or other form of security required for authorization of the institution?

Is the surety bond a fixed amount?

What is the fixed amount?

Is the surety bond amount based on a calculation?

What is the calculation?

Are there any other application types?

Is there periodic review for continued compliance?

How often does review occur?

Is a statement of authorization required in the catalog?

May the authorizing agency require an on-site visit?

Must student records be maintained?

Does the institution have to apply to renew its authorization?

How often must the application be renewed?

Is there a renewal fee?

Is the renewal fee a fixed amount?

What is the fixed amount?

Is the renewal fee based on a calculation?

What is the calculation?

What are the penalties for non-compliance with authorization?