The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) is a voluntary, non-governmental membership association that serves as an institutional accreditor and promotes educational excellence and quality assurance to its member institutions. Our members are degree granting post-secondary educational institutions offering higher education and located inside or outside the United States, including, but not limited to, the States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. NECHE currently accredits over 200 institutions across the globe. The Commission consists of faculty and administrators from affiliated institutions and public members. It is served by a staff led by Dr. Lawrence Schall.
The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education for the institutions it accredits. The Commission is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), affirming that its Standards and processes are consistent with the quality, improvement, and accountability expectations that CHEA has established.
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Information for Students About Closed Schools and Loan Repayment
If your school closes while you’re enrolled or soon after you withdraw, you may be eligible for discharge of your federal student loan. There are certain eligibility requirements to qualify for a closed school discharge; you must apply to get a discharge. It’s important for you to obtain your academic and financial aid records if your […]
NY Colleges Seek NECHE Accreditation – March 21, 2022
NECHE was recently featured in Inside Higher Ed, as five New York colleges are seeking accreditation with the Commission. To read the article, click here. To learn more about some of the five institutions, please read Larry Schall’s blog, NECHE on the Road.
Statement on Bay State College January 16, 2023
Click here for a statement on Bay State College January 16, 2023.