Accreditation - Houston Hobby

Houston Hobby Campus

What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a distinction granted to any institution meeting or exceeding the stated criteria of educational quality. The purposes of accreditation include:

  • Assess and enhance the educational quality of an institution.
  • Assure consistency in institutional operations.
  • Promote institutional improvement.
  • Provide for public accountability.
Why is it important to you?
Accreditation affects you by providing for the responsibility of an institution and assuring prospective and current students of the following:
  • It is recognized as a qualified institution of higher learning with approved programs of study that meet recognized academic standards.
  • It employs a professional staff.
  • It has sufficient facilities and equipment.
  • It is a stable and permanent fixture in the educational community.
This school voluntarily undergoes periodic accrediting evaluations by teams of qualified examiners including subject experts and specialists in occupational education and private school administration.




ACCREDITATION

The campuses of Everest Institute are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is located at 2101, Wilson Blvd. Suite 302, Arlington, Virginia 22201.

APPROVALS AND MEMBERSHIPS

  • Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas.
  • Eligible institution under the Federal Stafford Loan Program (FSL) and Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS).
  • Eligible institution for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Pell Grant and Federal Work Study

(FWS) programs.

  • Provides training services for the State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.
  • Member of Career Schools and Colleges of Texas.
  • Member of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (Houston Hobby).
  • Member of the National Association for Health Professionals (all campuses)
  • Eligible institution for Federal Perkins Loan program (San Antonio and Houston Greenspoint).
  • Approved for the training of Veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code (all campuses).
  • Member of the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce (San Antonio).
  • Member of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (San Antonio).
  • Member of the Austin Chamber of Commerce (Austin).

School accreditations, approvals and memberships are displayed in the lobby. The School President can provide additional information.


7151 Office City Drive, Suite 100
TX 77087