A lot of students are misinformed when it comes to understanding the meaning of accreditation. To be accredited means basically two things: 1) The school or institution does what they say they do, and 2) The school or institution is recognized by the Department of Education and can offer Title IV, i.e. Financial Aid etc. Students assume it means that credits can transfer from one school to another, which is not necessarily the case. Transfer of credits is determined by the receiving institution. It is important that prospective students understand this difference and that admissions representatives present the proper information. Has anyone else encountered prospective students who have been misinformed regarding accreditation and what it means?