How to open a Cognia accredited K12 school in the US - a step by step guide
How We Are Different
With over 20 years experience in starting universities, Expert Education Consultants (EEC) is uniquely equipped to rise and resolve any state licensing or accreditation challenge.
We provide the licensing and accreditation needed to establish a new university and offer comprehensive guidance throughout the process.
This involves helping our clients understand all the legal and financial requirements around university establishment, as well as providing marketing and branding advice to ensure their university or college stands out from other educational institutions.
Our competitors can only offer a limited service, either licensing or accreditation, as most don't have the skills or team required to provide a turnkey service. This is why EEC stands out from the crowd – we can offer our clients everything they need to get their university off the ground easily and efficiently.
This involves helping our clients understand all the legal and financial requirements around university establishment, as well as providing marketing and branding advice to ensure their university or college stands out from other educational institutions.
Our competitors can only offer a limited service, either licensing or accreditation, as most don't have the skills or team required to provide a turnkey service. This is why EEC stands out from the crowd – we can offer our clients everything they need to get their university off the ground easily and efficiently.
We aim to provide a complete service that will give our clients every chance of success when setting up their university. With EEC, you get a complete package of expertise and support for your university startup project.
At EEC we're looking at building a long-term relationship with our clients, where launching a university is only the first step.
We are confident that no other company can match our team of experts and their specialized knowledge.
At EEC we're looking at building a long-term relationship with our clients, where launching a university is only the first step.
We are confident that no other company can match our team of experts and their specialized knowledge.
We take joy in every success achieved side by side with our clients.
Founder & CEO
Navigating The Hurdles of University Setup
When launching a new university, there are three primary hurdles that you need to navigate.
This is how we help:
This is how we help:
1.
The Right Business License
Whether you're planning on opening a for-profit or non-profit university, the first step is to get the right business license for the type of business you wish to establish. This is a service unique to EEC, and our expert team has the knowledge to help you decide which business structure is best for your needs.
Our team will work with you to build a business plan that meets the standards of regulatory bodies, investors, and banks. We'll also assist you in setting up the financial statements and management structure required to ensure everything runs smoothly when launching your new university.
At EEC, we understand the complexities involved in setting up a university, and we are here to assist you in getting the right license for your university startup.
2.
State Authorization
The second step is to get your university approved by the state or exempt from state supervision. This requires a substantial amount of work, including developing a curriculum, hiring faculty and staff, meeting specific educational standards, and ensuring your institution meets all applicable state laws.
Each state has different rules for authorizing post-secondary institutions. Unless you're speaking to someone with expertise in the area, it can be difficult to know what you need. That's why we're here.
When it comes to state authorization, we ensure that you have all of the right resources for each step of the process. From the initial preparation and filing process to taking full advantage of available tax benefits and credits, we have experts in our team who are familiar with each state's license application process.
The lead consultant assigned to your project is an expert on the rules and regulations in your state. They will guide you through the entire process, making sure that all necessary steps are taken to ensure the successful completion of your university's state authorization.
The lead consultant guides the project, but they aren't the only resource assigned to your project. Our whole team is dedicated to this process and will work together to assist at every step, so you can rest assured that your institution will be approved quickly and without any problems.
3.
Getting Accreditation
After receiving a license from the state, you are required by law to obtain accreditation from a US Department of Education-approved agency within 3-5 years. We can assist you with this process by assigning an accreditation expert to your team.
This expert will help you research and choose the best accrediting agency for your long-term goals and work with you to meet the accreditation standards, create the necessary documentation, and submit the accreditation application.
They will also prepare your team for the site visit. The expert will meet with your accreditation steering committee on a weekly basis to discuss these matters.
Dedicated Experts For Every Task
Once your school doors are open, we help with everything else you need to run a successful educational institution. We will assist with setting policies, developing handbooks, and hiring additional staff as needed. We'll provide you with the key people you need to get your educational institute up and running.
Whether it's a Chief Academic Officer or a Head of Human Resources or any other key position, we can help you with our own team or through our network of contacts.
Project Management
After receiving a license from the state, you are required by law to obtain accreditation from a US Department of Education-approved agency within 3-5 years. We can assist you with this process by assigning an accreditation expert to your team.
This expert will help you research and choose the best accrediting agency for your long-term goals and work with you to meet the accreditation standards, create the necessary documentation, and submit the accreditation application.
They will also prepare your team for the site visit. The expert will meet with your accreditation steering committee on a weekly basis to discuss these matters.
A Sense of Ownership
The second step is to get your university approved by the state or exempt from state supervision. This requires a substantial amount of work, including developing a curriculum, hiring faculty and staff, meeting specific educational standards, and ensuring your institution meets all applicable state laws.
Each state has different rules for authorizing post-secondary institutions. Unless you're speaking to someone with expertise in the area, it can be difficult to know what you need. That's why we're here.
When it comes to state authorization, we ensure that you have all of the right resources for each step of the process. From the initial preparation and filing process to taking full advantage of available tax benefits and credits, we have experts in our team who are familiar with each state's license application process.
The lead consultant assigned to your project is an expert on the rules and regulations in your state. They will guide you through the entire process, making sure that all necessary steps are taken to ensure the successful completion of your university's state authorization.
The lead consultant guides the project, but they aren't the only resource assigned to your project. Our whole team is dedicated to this process and will work together to assist at every step, so you can rest assured that your institution will be approved quickly and without any problems.
