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Postsecondary Registration

Institutions not currently doing business in Iowa are required to register with the Iowa Secretary of State. (Some exceptions apply as defined in Chapter 261b of the Iowa Code.)  To become registered, a school must first be approved for operation by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission and/or the Iowa Board of Education.

Postsecondary Registration Process [See a flow chart for more information on the process]
  1. Applicants obtain a form from the Secretary of State website.
  2. Applicants submit the application along with the appropriate payment and supporting documents.
  3. The application is forwarded to the Iowa College Student Aid Commission or the Iowa Department of Education.
  4. The application is reviewed by the appropriate agency.
  5. The institution is notified of the decision.
Contacts:
Applicants are urged to contact the appropriate agencies prior to filling out an application.

For information about colleges and universities approved by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission contact:
Dr. Keith Greiner
200 10th Street, Fourth Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309-3609
515-725-3470

Practitioner preparation programs leading to licensure in Iowa as a teacher or administrator will be referred to the State Board of Education for approval. For information contact:
Arlie Willems
400 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-3427

For information about the Secretary of State process contact:
Harry Davis
Office of the Iowa Secretary of State
First Floor, Lucas Building
321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-6560

Advisory Committee on Postsecondary Registration
The advisory committee advises the Commission on issues relating to the registration of postsecondary schools, colleges and universities that have applied to do business in Iowa. The Committee operates under Iowa Code Sections 261.2(7), and 261B. The advisory committee meets on an as-needed basis. [Meeting Information]

Applications

ITT Educational Services:
Status: Approved for four years
Application received July 23, 2007

Nova Southeastern University:
Status: Withdrawn
Withdrawal Letter  April 21, 2008
Application received March 18, 2008
Application Exhibits 1-3
Application Exhibits 4-6
Application Exhibits 7-12
Addendum for Exhibit 4
Application received August 8, 2006
College Student Aid Commission Approval Letter
Secretary of State Registration Certificate

University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois:
Status: Currently not operating in Iowa
Application received May 8, 2006

Active Postsecondary Schools

Active Instructional Schools