Applications and Approval Forms

Application and Approval Form for Institution Participation in SARA

An institution applying to operate under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) must submit this form to its Home State's State Portal Entity. The form is used for both initial application and renewals. Institutions should indicate on the top right area of the first page if it's an initial application or a renewal application.  

APPLICATION AND APPROVAL FORM FOR INSTITUTION PARTICIPATION IN SARA

Institutions began using this revised form on July 1, 2024 at 12:00am MT. 
The revised application includes: the addition of language related to arbitration agreements that was approved during the 2023 Policy Modification Process cycle and has an effective date of July 1, 2024 (PMP23-383); updated language to align with language in the SARA Policy Manual; minor formatting edits; and additional minor edits based on feedback from regional compact SARA staff and State Portal Entities.

FINAL REDLINE/BLUELINE CHANGES TO APPLICATION AND APPROVAL FORM FOR INSTITUTION PARTICIPATION IN SARA

Link to Appendix A to Subpart L of Part 668 - Ratio Methodology for Propriety Institutions: eCFR :: 34 CFR Part 668 Subpart L -- Financial Responsibility

Link to Appendix B to Subpart L of Part 668 - Ratio Methodology for Private Non-Profit Institutions: eCFR :: 34 CFR Part 668 Subpart L -- Financial Responsibility

Application and Approval Form for State Membership in SARA

This form is for states. A state that would like to apply for or renew membership in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) must submit this form and required documentation to its regional education compact’s SARA office.

APPLICATION AND APPROVAL FORM FOR STATE MEMBERSHIP IN SARA