Schools
Why is it important that my college is accredited by one of JRF’s approved agencies?
Accreditation assures students that a school adheres to high quality standards. To earn accreditation, schools are evaluated on factors like professor-to-student ratios, student support services, and the quality of the educational programs. A college is eligible for JRF funding if it holds accreditation by one of the six regional accreditation agencies or the national accreditation of ACICS (Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools).
The most widely recognized form of accreditation for public, private and state colleges comes from the six regional accreditation agencies. Credits and degrees earned at one regionally accredited institution are generally accepted in transfer by other regionally accredited institutions.
The most widely recognized form of accreditation for career institutions comes from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
