Licensing of Non-Public Postsecondary Institutions

Please contact licensing staff for more information:

Lane Goodwin, Academic Program Manager, lgoodwin@che.sc.gov, (803) 737-3918

              Peggy D. Simons, Program Coordinator, psimons@che.sc.gov, (803) 737-3476

Whitney Jett, Program Coordinator, wjett@che.sc.gov, (803) 737-3291

Law and Regulations

• Nonpublic Postsecondary Institution License Act, SC Code Sections 59-58-10 through 59-58-140
• CHE Regulations 62-1 through 62-28 Governing Nonpublic Institutions  
• Clarification of Operating or Soliciting Definition
• Explanation of Exemption for Institutions Whose Sole Purpose is Religious or Theological Training
• Exemption of SC Independent Institutions
• Fines and Fees Report – Proviso 117.74 Fiscal Year 2017-18
• Emergency Regulation Regarding Chapter 62 (62-6. Licensing Criteria)  

• Procedures for Non-Degree Institutions
• Procedures for Degree Granting Institutions
• Pending Licensing Applications
• Request for Application Packet
• Agent Permit Application (PDF) (Fillable PDF)
• Student Complaint Form
• Transcript Request Form

• Directory of Non-Degree Occupational Training Institutions
• Directory of Institutions Licensed to Recruit SC Residents
• Postsecondary Institutions No Longer Operating In SC   (CHE does not retain information on or records for PK-High Schools) 
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