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University of Fairfax
Accreditation and Approvals

University of Fairfax

Accreditation and Approvals

When looking to invest your time and money in speciality education, you should definitely check if the university you’re considering is fully accredited. Accreditation is the concrete proof that the institution meets and upholds quality standards with regards to its education. With the University of Fairfax, your certification is secured since we were fully accredited in 2012 and have continuously exceeded the qualifying standards.

The University of Fairfax is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Additional accreditations, approvals and certifications include:

Distance Education Accrediting Commission

» http://www.deac.org
» https://www.chea.org

Address and phone for DEAC:
1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, DC 20036
P 202-234-5100 F 202-332-1386

University of Fairfax participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

Federal SEVP Approval

This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

Virginia
The University of Fairfax is certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in accordance with the provisions of Title 23, Chapter 21.1 of the Code of Virginia. The University of Fairfax has been granted the “Certificate to Operate an Institution of Post- secondary Education” authorizing the University of Fairfax to offer degrees, courses for degree credit, or programs of study leading to a degree or certificate in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  » http://www.schev.edu 

Veterans Benefits
Veterans and eligible persons who qualify for educational benefits under the Post 911/GI Bill®* and other GI Bill® Chapters may be eligible for educational benefits while enrolled in educational programs offered by the University of Fairfax. UoF is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program.  » http://www.va.gov

The University of Fairfax is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.

*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Student Complaint Process

In the unlikely event an issue cannot be resolved through the normal administrative process, students are encouraged to use the resolution process outlined at the attachment below.