Accreditation is the process whereby an association or agency, recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, grants public recognition to a school, institute, college, or university that meets certain qualifications and educational standards, as determined through initial and periodic evaluations.
What the catalog says
The catalog states: “InterCoast Colleges is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). InterCoast Colleges has been accredited by ACCET since 1988.”
“The essential purpose of the accreditation process is to provide a professional peer reviewed conclusion as to the quality of the educational institution or programs offered.”
The catalog adds: “Please note: InterCoast Colleges is offering a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Addiction Studies with approval from its accreditor, ACCET. This Bachelor’s Degree is not currently approved for Title IV funding.”