Accreditation is also a learning opportunity for the prospective student. A lot of individuals ask "Are you accredited?" without knowing what accreditation really means. Many think it ensure that credits will transfer from one institution to the next. Explaining what accreditation is and then delving into the specific institution's accreditation allows not only for a reputable program(s) and opportunities offered, but also a learning opportunity.
Many places of employment prefer that graduates graduate from an accredited school
Accreditation offers prospective students a level of confidence in the institution that they are considering attending.
Accreditation may also help current students be able to transfer their credits to another institution, although it is not a guarantee, as acceptance of credits is up to the receiving institution.
Benefits of accreditation include the knowledge that the student is enrolled in a school that is held to higher standards and that there is a governing body to ensure that these standards are met. They can feel confident in what the are learning and that it is relevant to the career field for which they are training.
Another advantage we share is being a respected institution. Giving the students peace of mind that we are an acredited institution, and hearing how former students were able to find work from employers who trusted our school as an accredited institution providing quality learning.
It gives the potential student added assurance that the education they are receiving has been carefully looked at and meets certain objectives.
I do always get a satisfied feeling when I get to respond that we are accredited and educate that person on the accreditation companies. It does give the school credibility, and as an employer, that is an institution you want to be a part of.
The benefits our school/programs has by being accredited is credibility. When I am discussing the school to a potential student or a group of individuals, I always get asked the question, "Are you accredited." I always state our accreditation with high school students and explain what that means, so they know that an accredited institution is one that is being held to a certain standard and qualification, thus making thier degree credible to employers.
Being accredited can possibly help the graduate in the job market. I went to a small private school that is regionally accredited. Many people have not heard of the school, and when applying and interviewing for jobs, they ask one question: is it accredited? I can say yes, and that makes me proud, and appears to overcome one obstacle to employment for me, in my experience.
A lot of students will call in and ask about accreditation right away so by hitting on that it is already a step in the right direction.
Accredidation helps maintain a standard to follow to keep things organized and help with the process of educating students. It also helps improve the quality of programs and procedures. It helps protect both the school and the students.
It shows competency,authority and credibility when you state you have an accreditation.
That you live up to standards.
Being accredited has many benefits other than financial aid and professional licensure requirements. Many accredited schools have better reputations within the community and employees are more willing to hire students from schools that have a positive reputation within the community. Being able to network with employees within the community is essential to job placement and reputation is key to networking.
Some of the major points that stand out from being accredited is that we are more attractive to students that are serious about their education and have done their research on the more major jobs that look more attractively on degrees that are from accredited schools as opposed to the opposite.Students are smart and know what they need for their future and it would be a waste of time for them to go to an unaccredited school. The 2nd benefit is that by being accredited we are able to service a wider range of students and demographic because it is more students that are in need for financial aid and this can only be received at accredited schools.
It is widely considered "the only option" among in the know students when looking for schools to attend. So from a recruiting stand point it helps to have accreditation.
We are one of the only schools around that has an accredited Vet Tech program so this helps us increase our enrollment numbers for that program.
We are now eligible to start the Accreditation process and look forward to start the process.
Our school became accredited in the early 1980's. Accreditation is the first question asked when potential students that are area natives walk into our college. I'm not sure if they even know what accreditation is, but they know it's an important qualification to have.
Potential students from the surrounding area that find us online rarely ask about accreditation since that question is already answered on our website, so I'm guessing that's the first thing the public looks for.
I have to agree with Andrea. If we were not accredited, our school would of been long gone.
Being an Accredited school helps a student in their decision
Accreditation, along w/ allowing an institution of higher education to offer financial aid, it holds the institution to a higher standard!
