The accreditation process is to help potential students choose a school that has a reputation for having high standards and a quality educational program.  For most accreditations, there will be a self-study, review and evaluation by the accrediting agency.

ABHES
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
2700 South Quincy Street, Suite 210
Arlington, VA 22206
703-998-1200 Fax: 703-998-2550
www.abhes.org

ACCET
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
1722 N Street NW
Washington, DC
202-955-1113  Fax:  202-955-1118
www.accet.org

ACCSCT
Accrediting Commission for Career Schools & Colleges of Technology
2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
703-247-4212
www.accsct.org

ACICS
Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges & Schools
750 First Street, NE, Suite 980
Washington, DC 20002-4241
202-336-6780 Fax: 202-842-2593
www.acics.org

COE
Council on Occupational Education
41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640
Atlanta, GA 30346
800-917-2081
www.council.org

COMTA
Commission on Massage Training Accreditation
1007 Church Street, Suite 302
Evanston, IL   60201-5912
847-869-5039    Fax:  847-869-6739
www.comta.org
info@comta.org

DETC
Distance Education & Training Council
1601 18^th Street, NW
Washington, DC  20006
202-234-5100
www.detc.org

NCACAS
North Central Association of Colleges & Schools
159 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL   60601
800-621-7440
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org