Important Information
AZPPSE OFFICE UPDATE - January 1, 2022
The staff of the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education primarily works remotely. Each staff member has full access to systems that will allow all work to be completed without interruption. For quicker service to your questions, email is the preferred method of communication, however, voice mails will be retrieved a few times per day.
* Please limit postal mail. It is best to send any communication to the board via email. PPSE is thankful and proud to be a 100% online/electronic office. Our preference is to have any documents and payments sent electronically, however we accept all payment types.
[email protected] – Executive Director
[email protected] – Deputy Director/ STRF/Complaints/Investigations
[email protected] – Student Records/Transcripts/Letter of Intent (New School Applications)
[email protected] – Programs/Program Mods/
LICENSING PORTAL
SCHOOL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
American Institute of Interior Design - Closure Date 12/17/2021
NEW - UPDATED INFORMATION SESSION 1/14/2022
DETAILS:
American Institute of Interior Design Update
Friday, January 14 · 12:00 – 1:00pm
Link to Recording for January 14, 2022 Meeting
Link to Recording of Information Session for AIID
Link to Student Tuition Recovery Fund form
Link to Clary Sage College (Potential Transfer School)
TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME - PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
CollegeAmerica (Center for Excellence in Higher Education) Closure Date 8/1/2021
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT(S)
CollegeAmerica - Phoenix and Flagstaff Transcript Request
Arizona - Student Tuition Recovery Fund Application
Independence University Transcript Request
US DOE and Accreditation INFO
Important US DOE Document: US DOE Information for Students Affected by the CEHE Closure
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) Information on CEHE Closure
On July 28, 2021 the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education received notification from the Center for Excellence in Higher Education (CEHE) of the eminent closure of all brands associated with their organization. This includes CollegeAmerica (Phoenix and Flagstaff). The closure will occur on August 1, 2021. Board staff is working with CEHE to retrieve all student transcripts and financial documents. We encourage any student currently attending, or was in attendance from April 1, 2021 through August 1, 2021 to contact our office ([email protected] or 602-542-5716) for additional information.
CEHE Information for Students
SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY OF VISUAL ARTS (SUVA) - SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION
The State Board was notified on Thursday, November 12, 2020 that Southwest University of Visual Arts (SUVA) will cease operations on Friday, December 18, 2020. State Board staff, along with representatives from Veterans Administration and the United States Department of Education will be hosting information sessions for students shortly. Please check back frequently for updates.
Transcripts - Transcripts are now available. Please follow this link.
Higher Learning Commission - Approval of Teachout Agreements
Southwest University of Visual Arts, Tucson, AZ
Approved the Provisional Plan and accompanying Teach-Out Agreements with the following institutions:
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
SUVA STUDENT/FAMILY TOWN HALL SESSION
Recorded Session Links Below.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS (UPDATED 12/29/2020)
1. Student Tuition Recovery Form (Seeking restitution for cash paid to SUVA)
2. United States Department of Education FAQ's (Closed Schools)
2022 PPSE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Argosy Training Files - All training files have been shipped to The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
US DOE Argosy Site (updated 3/12)
