In the rapidly changing distance education landscape - made more complex during the COVID-19 pandemic - it’s more important than ever for institutions to reduce costs, limit bureaucratic holdups, streamline compliance, and expand student access and protections. With research done by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS), we have taken a detailed look at the estimated cost savings that result from State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) participation, examining how institutions save time and resources while also expanding access to quality distance education programs for students nationwide.
In the reports below, NC-SARA and NCHEMS outline how SARA changes the game for the more than 2,200 postsecondary institutions that voluntarily participate.
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Read the Institution Cost Savings Study Technical Report to learn about this research project and review specific findings.
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If you missed the May 17, 2021 webinar, feel free to review the slides or watch the recorded presentation.
CALCULATE YOUR INSTITUTION’S RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Use the SARA Cost Savings Calculator to estimate the cost savings for your institution when participating in SARA.
THE VALUE OF SARA: A LOT MORE THAN COST SAVINGS!
As the Game Changer report reveals, SARA offers many other benefits for institutions, states, and students!
Here's a detailed overview of Before & After NC-SARA in a larger view format.
Visit our information about Student Consumer Protections, the SARA student complaint process, and Our Work to learn more about NC-SARA!