AACTS principles

1To provide educationally sound study programs that are high quality, effective and current.
2To maintain ethical, fair and clear advertising, enrollment and admission practices by accurately representing AACTS.
3To provide student counseling and motivational programs which recognize individual differences and ensure student retention, graduation and employability.
4To establish net benefits of private training programs through satisfied students.
5To maintain effective peer review systems to ensure ethical and proper administration of financial operations of the institution.
6To advance the concept of self-regulation that is inherent in the accreditation process.
7To show commitment to educational services through participation and community involvement.
8To demonstrate the effectiveness of private education, and provide essential skills for a productive American work force.
9To promote continuing education of the highest integrity and quality.

 

Mission

Our mission is to promote and inspire high quality continuing education and training. By establishing standards and assuring integrity in the accreditation process, we.

Students

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Finding a School

To find an institution or school, and determine if it is AACTS accredited, please search our Member Directory.

Credit Transfer

AACTS desires to protect the interests of students by requiring its accredited institutions to develop and implement fair and just credit transfer policies. However, AACTS cannot guarantee transfer of credits.

 

Potential students desiring transfer credits should consider these items before enrolling at a new school

  • What is the credit transfer policy and assessment process?
  • Does the school limit which schools it accepts credit from?
  • Who assesses the credit transfer?
  • Will a proficiency test be required?
  • Is there a maximum number of credits that can transfer?
  • Many institutions limit the number of transfer credits allowed.
  • Is there a minimum number of courses that must be taken at the new institution for graduation purposes?
  • How does the tuition reflect the transfer credits?
  • What documentation must be provided?

All accredited vocational institutions should meet these minimum requirements for transfer of credits

  • Credit transfer policy should be written, published in the school catalog or other publications, and be available for all students to review.
  • The policy must include: What steps and criteria will be used when deciding on the transfer of credits earned at another institution, and a list of other institutions which the school has articulation agreements established.
Complaints

AACTS would appreciate if you attempt to resolve any issues with the institutions themselves when possible. However, if complaint resolution fails, you may file a complaint with AACTS.