38 U.S.C. § 3672A: Uniform application

The Secretary, in partnership with State approving agencies, educational institutions, and training establishments, shall require the use of a uniform application by any educational institution or training establishment seeking the approval of a new course of education under this chapter. The Secretary shall maintain one uniform application for institutions of higher learning and one such application for other educational institutions and training establishments. In the case of any State that uses approval criteria not covered by a uniform application under this section, the State approving agency for that State shall require the use of the uniform application and may require the submittal of additional information. is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the approval of courses of education under this chapter; and related to the instruction or training, including with respect to the quality of education, provided by the institution or establishment; and resulted in a fine or penalty in an amount equal to or more than five percent of the amount of funding provided to the institution or establishment under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for the fiscal year preceding the year in which the application is submitted; or has not employed an individual, or been party to a contract with any individual or entity, that has been convicted of a Federal fraud charge related to the instruction or training provided by the institution or establishment. the articles of incorporation filed on behalf of the institution or establishment or proof of licensing to operate as an educational institution or training establishment in the State where the institution or establishment is located; and the financial position of the institution or establishment, as prepared by an appropriate third-party entity; or other adequate evidence, as determined by the Secretary, that the institution or establishment is authorized to provide post-secondary education or training in the State where the institution or establishment is located. the number of students who have entered and graduated from the course during the preceding two-year period; and if available, the cohort default rate for funds provided to the institution or establishment under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.). have a degree or other training, as appropriate, in the field of the course; effectively teach the skills offered under the course; and have demonstrated relevant industry experience in the field of the course; and a list of individuals who will serve as career services employees for students enrolled in the course and an attestation that such individuals are skilled at identifying professions in the relevant industry that are in need of new employees to hire, tailoring the course of education to meet market needs, and identifying the employers likely to hire graduates. During the approval process with respect to a uniform application submitted by an educational institution or training establishment, a State approving agency, or the Secretary when acting in the role of a State approving agency, shall contact the Secretary of Education to determine whether the course of education subject to such approval process has withdrawn, or been denied or suspended, from receiving for benefits under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.). In this section, the appropriate executive of an educational institution or training establishment is a senior executive official, senior administrator, owner, or operator designated by the institution or establishment. be developed by not later than October 1, 2023 ; and be required for the approval of any new course of education proposed on or after that day.”