State Authorization
State Authorization for Distance Education
AIMS Education has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). SARA, also known as NC-SARA, is a nationwide initiative that streamlines the state authorization process for institutions offering distance education programs.
The primary purpose of SARA is to facilitate reciprocity agreements among member states, districts, and territories, establishing consistent standards for postsecondary distance education offerings across state lines.
As a member institution, AIMS is authorized to enroll out-of-state students without the need for individual state approvals. Currently, 49 states (all but California), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are members of SARA.
