School Complaints

School Complaints

Provider: ACCREDITING COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES - WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

The commission provides education services for postsecondary schools in California and surrounding areas. Services include postsecondary school accreditation and school complaints. This is not a government agency. There are no geographic restrictions.

The commission accredits community colleges and other associate degree-granting institutions (senior colleges and universities are accredited by a different entity; see the entry for Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities - Western Association of Schools and Colleges).

The organization also accepts and investigates complaints about its accredited schools. Complainants must provide their name and address; a brief explanation of the issue including a description of evidence, a demonstration that all remedies available at the institution have been exhausted, and a signature. Only complaints regarding allegations of conditions that raise significant question about the institutions compliance with the accreditation standards are considered. Allegations concerning the personal lives of individuals connected with its affiliated institution are not accepted. The commission will generally respond to the complainant within 10 days. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call, email or visit the website for information or to apply. Complaint forms are available for download. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE Fees vary for accreditation and ongoing annual membership; there is a nonrefundable application fee. There are no fees to file a complaint.
Service Condition Fee

Free

Free

Address

331 J St., Ste. 200

Sacramento , CA 95814 (Physical)

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Website

accjc.org
Service hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm; Friday, 8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Service/Intake and Administration

(415) 506-0234

FAX

(415) 506-0238

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