Many professions and certifications are governed by state or territorial regulations. These regulations often dictate specific educational requirements for licensure or certification. For this reason, some of Concord’s programs that lead to professional licensure and state certification may not meet the educational requirements of all states and territories.

Why am I required to complete an attestation?

Federal regulation, 34 CFR § 668.14(b)(32)(i) and (ii), requires all programs provided by institutions of higher education that prepare students for occupations requiring programmatic accreditation or State licensure to meet those requirements in the State where the institution is located. Additionally, if students are enrolled via distance education, the program must meet the requirements for licensure or certification in the State where the student is located at the time of initial enrollment or in the State that a student attests that they intend to seek licensure/employment. The attestation serves as a crucial tool to ensure that students engage in the decision-making process with full awareness and consent.

The attestation requires students to:

1. Disclose their location at the time of initial enrollment and future plans for employment if a student is enrolled in a program that requires professional licensure/state certification.
2. Acknowledge that they have been informed by Concord University that the program for which they intend to enroll is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state where they are located.
3. Attest to seek employment in a state that meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification.
4. Confirm that Concord has provided program advising and alternative options and resources related to their pursuit of professional licensure or state certification.

Concord University is committed to complying with federal regulations and demonstrating transparency. The university has implemented a student attestation process to ensure that students are fully informed about how the University’s professional licensure and certification programs align with the educational standards of a state or territory.

Student Attestation Process

The information below specifies the process and procedures to be followed regarding obtaining student attestations from students enrolled in professional licensure programs that do not meet the educational requirements for the state or territory where a student is located.

When a student applies for admission to the University in a program that leads to licensure or state certification, the University will inform the student about the specific licensing requirements for their chosen profession in the state where they intend to work. The University will clearly communicate that the licensure/certification program in which the students intends to enroll does not meet the requirements in every state.

Distance education students will be assigned an academic advisor to assist them with meeting the licensing requirements in the state they intend to be licensed and employed. The academic advisor should encourage students to research and understand the specific requirements in their targeted states.

All students enrolled in an academic program that leads to licensure or state certification must complete the Confirmation of Attendance Form that is attached the University’s Confirmation of Attendance. The attestation requires students to disclose the state or territory where the student intends to seek professional licensure or state certification upon graduation from Concord.

If the student is undecided on where they intend to seek professional licensure/state certification or has multiple states in mind, the student must select the state where the student feels they are more likely to obtain employment following graduation.