Resources

Accrediting Agencies

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

777 Leesburg Pike #314N • Falls Church, VA 22043
703.917.9503 • Fax: 703.917.4109

Council for Independent Colleges & Schools (ACICS)

750 First St NE Ste 980 • Washington, DC 20002
202.336.6778 • Fax: 202.842.2593

Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)

1722 N St NW • Washington, DC 20036
202.955.1113 • Fax: 202.955.1118

Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

2101 Wilson Blvd Ste 302 • Arlington, VA 22201
703.247.4212 • Fax: 703.247.4533

Council on Occupational Education (COE )

41 Perimeter Center East NE Ste 640 • Atlanta, GA 30346
800.917.2081 • Fax: 770.396.3790

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808 • Washington, DC 20036
202.234.5100 • Fax: 202.332.1386

National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACAS)

4401 Fort Ave Ste 1300 • Alexandria, VA 22302
703.600.7600 • Fax: 703.379.2200

National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

11250 Roger Bacon Dr Ste 21 • Reston, VA 20190
703.437.0700 • Fax: 703.437.6312

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges (COC)

1866 Southern Ln • Decatur, GA 30033
404.679.4500 • Fax: 404.679.4558

State & Federal Agencies

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

Career Schools & Colleges Section
101 East 15th St • Austin, TX 78778
512.936.3100 • Fax: 512.936.3111
Larry Temple, Executive Director 

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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

PO Box 12788 • Austin, TX 78711
512.427.6101 • Fax: 512.427.6444

Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation

920 Colorado • Austin, TX 78701
800.943.8922 • Fax: 512.454.0339

Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

333 Guadalupe Tower 3 Ste 460 • Austin, TX 78701
512.305.7400 • Fax: 512.305.7401

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)Training Provider Certification

866.256.6333

Court Reporters Certification Board

205 West 14th St Ste 101 • Austin, TX 78701
512.463.1630 • Fax: 512.463.1117

Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)

1100 West 49th St • Austin, TX 78756-3199
888.963.7111

Massage Therapy Licensing

512.834.6616 • Fax: 512.834.6677

Care Practitioner Licensing

512.834.6632 • Fax: 512.834.6677

Department of Human Services Medication Aide and Nurse Aide Credentialing

701 W 51st • PO Box 149030 • Austin, TX 78751
512.438.3011 • Fax: 512.438.4747

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Ave SW • Washington, DC 20202
202.377.4301 • Fax: 317.257.2098

Other Organizations

Imagine America Foundation
1101 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 901 • Washington, DC 20036
The Imagine America Foundation provides scholarships for education with a focus on career schools. Find the best scholarships for education today.
Scholarships for Education: www.imagine-america.org/ • 202.336.6800