STATE AUTHORIZATION
East Central University offers distance learning opportunities for students living across the United States. Pursuant with the U.S. Department of Education's regulation (34 C.F.R. § 600.9) regarding distance learning in the United States, East Central University must obtain authorization from each state in which ECU distance learning programs are offered. The University must also comply with the distance learning regulations established by each state.
A current list of programs and states in which ECU is authorized to offer distance learning can be found here (PDF). Questions regarding ECU's authorization status in a particular state may be directed to the Office of Academic Affairs academic_affairs@ecok.edu or 580-559-5204.
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR STATE AUTHORIZATION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS
ECU is a member of the National Council of Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement is a voluntary agreement among its member states and U.S. territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance-education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state.
For information please visit nc-sara.org.