Q. How can I contact the ACA?
Please email us at: [email protected]. Most emails are answered within 20 to 30 minutes, during normal business hours.
Q: We're a "brick and mortar" school with a physical address, will you visit our campus?
Yes! If you are a "brick and mortar" school, within the USA, we will come and visit your campus, in fact, we prefer live campus visits before issuing accreditation. This however, will be at your institution's expense. Also, at your request and expense, we will also attend graduation ceremonies.
Q. Are all accreditation the same?
No. All accreditation is not the same. Accreditation has many purposes, there are several groups who seek accredit for different reasons. Accreditation Commission of America exists to help the Christian World to obtain accreditation that is not government or state affiliated.
Q. Is the size of the school a requirement before a school can be a member of ACA?
No. Accreditation Commission of America realizes that some of the most reputable colleges and universities in the world started with only a few students (Princeton, Harvard, and The College of William and Mary to name a few). ACA sees that quality cannot be finally judged by the size of the student body, the size of the buildings, and rich financial endowments. Students must receive a quality education in a proper climate to receive the education they need.
Q. What is the average cost for gaining membership at Accreditation Commission of America?
The initial total cost is $749.00, this is a one time initial membership and processing fee, however, you will receive an annual invoice in the amount of $99.00 in order to maintain your accreditation status with ACA.
Q. Do the benefits of membership justify the cost?
Yes. Absolutely! One of the first questions a prospective student asks a college or school is, "Are you Accredited?" Students are looking for quality. Quality Accreditation helps point them in the right direction. Schools use our name as a referral and the testimonies of the schools who use our service are many. Hundreds of students are gained by our membership each year based on the fact that the school is accredited. The cost can easily be covered in added programs and qualities pointed to by our visitor(s).
Q. Does accreditation make a school "above the law of the land"?
No. ACA members are encouraged to work in the bounds of the laws of the country or state where they live.
Q. Do other schools outside ACA membership receive our credits?
This depends. Some schools, states, governments, and industries have accepted credits etc. because of our membership. ACA makes no guarantee outside our own membership.
Q. Can a school be accredited who offers only correspondence courses?
Yes.
Q. Are ACA Schools required to observe civil rights laws where they exist?
Yes. ACA insists that our membership does not discriminate because of race or denomination.
