Nursing School Accreditation Consultant

Licensed to Accredited in 4 Milestones

Our accreditation consulting package is built around four proven milestones that take your institution from licensed to accredited in as little as 18 to 24 months, depending on the accreditation cycle and your school’s readiness.:

1 - Aligning with Accreditation Standards.
2 - Implementing Annual Evaluations.
3 - Preparing Applications & SER Report.
4 - Preparing Visits & Exhibits.​​​​​

This approach allows your institution to commit to one objective and one consulting fee at a time. You may cancel our services at any time without penalties. Each module focuses on one of the Licensed to Accredited Milestones, aligns with 2026 standards, and includes ten (10) live Zoom training sessions.

Choosing Between ACCSC and ABHES

​​​Choosing an accreditor is a critical decision that should not be taken lightly. Accreditation requires a substantial investment of both financial and human resources. We recommend selecting an accreditor that aligns with your current goals while allowing room for your school’s future growth.

Institutional accreditation is typically one of the eligibility requirements for schools to become VA training providers. Once approved, students may use their veteran benefits to pay for their program of study at your school

ACCSC Accreditation Basics

The Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a national institutional accrediting agency serving more than 150,000 students annually across a wide range of occupational programs.

ACCSC ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS

Basic eligibility requirements for initial accreditation:
 

• Private postsecondary school.

• Programs with occupational-technical focus.  

• Continuous operation for  the last two years. 

• Has graduates from the longest program.

• At least one program with 300+ hours duration. 

• Meets financial stability requirements.

• Active students for all programs. 

• Compliance with state & federal regulations.

Download our free ACCSC Eligibility Self-Assessment to verify your current status and the steps needed to be ready for the initial application.

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Once institutional accreditation is achieved, schools may begin the Federal Financial Aid application process. Historically, Title IV funding has been limited to programs with 600+ clock hours duration.  Effective July 1, 2026, federal funding for eligible shorter programs is available through Workforce Pell Grants. 

ACCSC ACCREDITATION PROCESS

Basic eligibility requirements for initial accreditation:
 

• Private sector licensed institution.

• Principal activity is education.

• Focus on healthcare education.

• Programs lead to employment.

• Located in the United States.

• Legally authorized to operate.

• Has graduate students.

• Continuous operation for two years.

• Meets financial stability requirements. 

• Programs have active students for visits.

​For the complete list of eligibility requirements, download our free ABHES Eligibility Self-Assessment to evaluate your institution’s current status and identify the steps needed to prepare for the initial application.

ABHES ACCREDITATION PROCESS

The initial ABHES accreditation process takes approximately 24 months and includes attending a workshop, submitting an application, a self-evaluation report, and hosting ABHES preliminary and full visits.

LEARN MORE

Visit our ABHES Accreditation Resources page for a dive into the ABHES initial applicant world, access free reference guides, and resources.