How to Apply for MHEC Approval for Changes or Modifications to an Approved Private Career School

Private career schools that are approved to operate in Maryland must seek and obtain prior MHEC approval before

  1. Offering a new program,
  2. Modifying an approved program,
  3. Changing locations or adding a separate classroom,
  4. Changing ownership, or
  5. Operating an "other business" on the premises of the school.

See instructions and applications below:

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Private Career School Policies and Regulations


Offering a New Program

Before completing an application for approval of a new program, view all PROGRAM ALERTS.

  • Application for Approval of a New Program PDF Word
  • Application for Approval of a New Program Offered in Part or Whole via Distance Education  Word
          
            C-RAC Guidelines (2011).pdf            
NOTE: Evidence is required to substantiate that a labor market demand exists in Maryland for proposed program(s) and that the proposed program(s) prepare students to meet this demand.

 

Modifying an Approved Program

​Utilize the ​Modification Application to request changes including, but not limited to,  tuition/fees/costs; maximum student enrollment; and schedules.  ​​


Changing Locations

  • Application for Approval of a Change of Location PDF Word

 

Adding a Separate Classroom

  • Application for Approval of a Separate Classroom PDF Word

 

Changing Ownership

  • Application for Approval of a Change of Ownership of a Private Career School PDF 

 

Operating an "Other Business" on School Premises

  • Application for Approval to Operate an "Other Business"  PDF Word

 

Personnel Changes


 

Financial Guarantee Forms

  • Performance Bond Form Word
  • Letter of Credit Form Word

 

School Document Checklists


 

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