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State

Colorado Department of Higher Education
Division of Private Occupational Schools
1560 Broadway Suite 1600
Denver, CO   80202
(303)866-2723
Fax: (303)866-4237
Contact division for Application packet to operate a private occupational school. Applications fees listed on form.

Link: http://highered.colorado.gov/DPOS/Schools/Forms/operateapp_20090209.pdf
Program and Course Approval Forms must be submitted at least two months prior to anticipated implementation date.

Link:  http://highered.colorado.gov/DPOS/Schools/forms.html
All professional personnel employed by private occupational schools must have a current, valid Occupational Credential. The initial credential will be issued for a five-year period.

Link: http://highered.colorado.gov/DPOS/Schools/Forms/instructoccexp_20090
209.pdf
Must print catalogue and enrollment agreement and file with Division.
Licensing is required for both the operation of an occupational school in Colorado and for recruiting within Colorado for ANY occupational school regardless of the school's locations.
Fees are revised periodically. See Fee Schedule.

Link:  http://highered.colorado.gov/DPOS/Schools/feeschedule.html

Federal

Federal Aviation Agency
Denver District Office
26805 E. 68th Ave. #200
DENVER , CO   80249
800-847-3808
Flight schools: Enforces applicable federal regulations for Flight Training Centers and instructors.

Link:  http://www.faa.gov/education_research/training/
NOTE:  Government insured loans are exempt from Colorado UCCC.
NOTE:  Many occupations have associations that offer accreditation of education programs in their field.

page last updated 3/23/10

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