U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

All TitlesTitle 34Chapter VIPart 602Subpart B - Subpart B—The Criteria for Recognition

BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
§ 602.10 - Link to Federal programs.
§ 602.11 - Geographic area of accrediting activities.
§ 602.12 - Accrediting experience.
§ 602.13 - [Reserved]

ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
§ 602.14 - Purpose and organization.
§ 602.15 - Administrative and fiscal responsibilities.

REQUIRED STANDARDS AND THEIR APPLICATION
§ 602.16 - Accreditation and preaccreditation standards.
§ 602.17 - Application of standards in reaching accreditation decisions.
§ 602.18 - Ensuring consistency in decision-making.
§ 602.19 - Monitoring and reevaluation of accredited institutions and programs.
§ 602.20 - Enforcement of standards.
§ 602.21 - Review of standards.

REQUIRED OPERATING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
§ 602.22 - Substantive changes and other reporting requirements.
§ 602.23 - Operating procedures all agencies must have.
§ 602.24 - Additional procedures certain institutional agencies must have.
§ 602.25 - Due process.
§ 602.26 - Notification of accrediting decisions.
§ 602.27 - Other information an agency must provide the Department.
§ 602.28 - Regard for decisions of States and other accrediting agencies.
§ 602.29 - Severability.
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