2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington
Virginia 22201
P: 703.247.4212 F: 703.247.4533
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ACCREDITATION
Douglas Education Center is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, Virginia 22201 P: 703.247.4212 F: 703.247.4533.
The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the U. S. Department of Education.
ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) has recognized Douglas Education Center (DEC) as a School of Excellence for the second consecutive time. This award recognizes ACCSC-accredited institutions for their efforts in demonstrating a high level of achievement among their students and a commitment to the accreditation process. In order to receive this recognition, an institution must go through the accreditation process without issue and submit all reports on time. A majority of the school’s graduation and employment rates from all programs offered must meet or exceed the average rates of graduation and employment among all ACCSC-accredited institutions.
LICENSING
DEC is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools. The Cosmetology Academy at DEC is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, and State Board of Cosmetology.
State Board of Private Licensed Schools
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 783-8228
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of State
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
State Board of Cosmetology
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 171052649
717-7878530
APPROVALS
- Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Pennsylvania State Grant and Special Programs
- Pennsylvania Department of Education for Training Veterans
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the training of rehabilitation students (OVR)
- U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service for attendance by non-immigrant students
- Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board
- Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Area-Washington, Fayette, Greene and Beaver Counties
AUTHORIZATION
DEC is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools, to award diplomas and certificates upon the successful completion of the academic requirements of the respective programs.
The authorization to award Associate in Specialized Business Degrees has been granted to Douglas Education Center by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Degree Granting Division of the State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
DEC is approved by the United States Department of Education to offer federal student financial assistance programs such as:
- Federal Pell Grant Program
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal Work Study Program (student employment)
- Direct Loan Program
- Direct Plus Loan for Parents of Dependent Students
