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Accreditation - Tacoma

ACCREDITATION

Everest Colleges – Bremerton, Everett and Tacoma are authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board and meet the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree Authorization Act. This authorization is valid until April 10, 2010 and authorizes Everest College – Bremerton, Everett and Tacoma to offer the following degree programs: Associate of Applied Science in Business (Tacoma, Everett and Bremerton); and Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal (Tacoma & Everett). Any person desiring information about the requirements of the Act or applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB office at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Any questions can be directed to Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, 202-336-6780, www.acics.org.


The Medical Assisting programs offered at the Everett and Bremerton campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, Phone: 727-210-2350, Fax: 727-210-2354.

The Medical Assisting diploma program at the Tacoma campus has received programmatic accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N, Falls Church, VA 22043, 703-917-9503.

Everest College is a qualified school of higher learning with approved programs of study that meet recognized academic standards. Accreditation means a school employs a professional staff, has adequate facilities and equipment, and has stability and permanence within the educational community.


MEMBERSHIPS

  • Tacoma Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma Campus)
  • Bremerton Chamber of Commerce (Bremerton Campus)
  • Everett Chamber of Commerce (Everett Campus)
  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
  • Washington Financial Aid Association (WFAA)
  • Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA)
    Northwest Career Colleges FederationBetter Business Bureau

 APPROVALS

United States Department of Justice (Immigration and Naturalization Division)
Washington State Board of Pharmacy Washington State Board of Massage (Bremerton Campus)
Selected programs of study at Everest College Everett, Bremerton and Tacoma are approved by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board’s State Approving Agency (WTECB/SAA) for enrollment of those eligible to receive benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, USC.

Recognized for training by State of Washington Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board

LICENSURE

Everest College is licensed as a private vocational school under Chapter 28C.10 RCW by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Inquiries or complaints regarding this or any other private vocational school may be made to:
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, 128 Tenth Avenue SW Olympia, WA 98504-3105 (360) 753-5673

ADVISORY BOARDS

Everest College’s advisory boards ensure that educational activities are consistent with the community's business and professional skills needs. Advisory board meetings are held on each Everest College campus to advise, counsel, and share information with staff members, practitioners, and other interested parties.

The advisory boards evaluate curriculum, procedures, policies, and facilities to continuously strengthen curriculum in order to support both student and business occupational objectives.

AUTHORIZATIONS

Everest Colleges - Bremerton, Everett and Tacoma are authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board and meet the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree Authorization Act. This authorization is valid until April 10, 2010 and authorizes Everest Colleges-Bremerton, Everett and Tacoma to offer the following degree programs: Associate of Applied Science in Business (Tacoma, Everett & Bremerton); and Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal (Tacoma & Everett). Any person desiring information about the requirements of the Act or applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB office at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.

     
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