State Authorization & Disclosures
In the event that a student, or prospective student, would like to file a complaint, the following information is provided for easy access to various resources.

91快播 has been approved by the New York State Education Department to participate in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) welcomed 91快播 to officially join the initiative effective January 5, 2017. SARA is a voluntary agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes national standards for interstate offering of distance education courses and programs. This Agreement is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. For additional information regarding SARA, please .
SARA Student Complaint Process
Students, or prospective students, must first attempt to resolve a complaint within 91快播 by following the 91快播 Student Complaints Process.
Pursuant to the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements Policy Manual Section 4.5(c), 鈥淚f the complainant is not satisfied with the outcome of the institution鈥檚 complaint process, the resolution of the complaint (except for complaints about grades or student conduct violations) may be appealed, within two years of the incident about which the complaint is made, to the SARA State Portal Entity of the home state of the institution or to the SARA State Portal Entity of the state in which the student is located. The SARA State Portal Entity that receives the appeal shall notify the SARA State Portal Entity of the institution鈥檚 home state and provide to the student the contact information of the SARA State Portal Entity of the institution鈥檚 home state.鈥 Typically, the state portal entity is that state鈥檚 education department or agency. Additional information relating to SARA鈥檚 complaint resolution policies and procedures can be found in the
As mentioned above, please note that SARA policies do not cover complaints related to grades or student conduct violations and students have two years to submit complaints to
In the unlikely event that students believe their complaint is not resolved by the methods outlined in 91快播鈥檚 publications, they may appeal to the following SARA/Non-SARA portal agencies:
SARA State Participation
Since 91快播 was approved to participate in SARA since January 5, 2017, 91快播 is authorized to operate in the following states under the terms and provisions of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA): Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
As an out-of-state accredited, private, not-for-profit, independent institution, 91快播 is not currently subject to the regulations of the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. Therefore, 91快播 is in compliance with California regulations concerning postsecondary distance education.
91快播 has not established a physical presence in Guam; therefore, the University is not currently subject to the regulations of the Guam Council on Post-Secondary Institution Certification. Accordingly, 91快播 is in compliance with Guam regulations concerning postsecondary distance education.
Disclosures for Programs Leading to Professional Licensure or Certification
91快播 periodically (at least twice a year) reviews state-specific information to update information posted on this site. State-specific information and conditions can change more frequently, so we always encourage people to consult with the state-specific information.
91快播 has determined that its Associate in Applied Science in Nursing curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure, without additional requirements or stipulations, in the following states:
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Arkansas.
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination without additional requirements or stipulations.
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) has established rules and regulations specifying general education core requirements for Arkansas students. We want you to know that your 91快播 degree will not satisfy the general education core requirements established by the AHECB. Although most of the general education requirements are aligned, there are some credits required by the AHECB which are not required by the New York State Board of Regents for the award of an 91快播 degree.
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Phone: 501-686-2700
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Colorado.
Direct licensure:聽Students who enrolled聽after January 1, 2006, must complete a preceptorship after graduation. This preceptorship is approved and administered by the Colorado Board of Nursing. LPNs/LVNs must complete a 350-hour preceptorship and non-LPNs/LVNs must complete a 750 hour preceptorship.
Endorsement:聽Graduates enrolled after January 1, 2006, may apply for licensure by endorsement with 2000 hours of RN experience (or complete the preceptorship).
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Phone: 303-894-2430
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 860-509-7603
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 850-245-4125
The Georgia Board of Nursing reviews each application for RN licensure on a case-by-case basis to determine if applicants will be licensed by examination with or without a required preceptorship.
91快播 students are required to submit the 91快播 State Board Pre-Admission Form during the university admission process.
91快播 students are required to submit the 91快播 State Board Pre-Admission Form during the university admission process.
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Phone: 844-753-7825
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Idaho.
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 208-577-2476
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 317-234-2043
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 515-281-3255
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 502-429-3300
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 612-317-3000
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 573-751-0681
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Montana.
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 406-444-6880
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Nevada.
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 775-687-7700
Direct Licensure: To take the NCLEX-RN in New Jersey, 91快播 graduates must complete 15 additional hours of online simulation or in-person clinicals in each area of pediatrics, maternity, and mental health nursing. Those who have worked as Licensed Practical Nurses (or equivalent) in the specialty areas of either pediatrics, maternity, or mental health over the past year, are eligible for a waiver of the 15 clinical hour requirement in which applicable experience is demonstrated and approved by the NJ Board of Nursing. The University offers online simulation that supports graduates in meeting this requirement.
Endorsement: 91快播 graduates are licensed by endorsement upon completion of one year of practice in another state. On a case by case basis, graduates may be licensed prior to completing one year of practice.
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Phone: 973-504-6430
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of New Mexico.
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 505-841-8340
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 518-474-3817 ext. 120
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 614-466-3947
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Oregon.
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 971-673-0685
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 717-783-7142
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 803-896-4550
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of South Dakota.
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 605-362-2760
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 615-532-5166
91快播 graduates may sit for the NCLEX-RN and earn a provisional license. They will hold that provisional license until they complete 500 hours of supervised practice and then will be issued a RN license.
91快播 students are required to submit the 91快播 State Board Pre-Admission Form during the university admission process.
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Phone: 512-305-7400
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Utah.
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 801-530-6628
Direct Licensure:鈥疓raduates applying for direct licensure will be issued a provisional RN license with requirements to work for a predetermined number of hours before being issued an RN license. Additional information regarding the application process and provisional licensure can be found on the Board of Nursing website.
Endorsement: Graduates may apply for licensure by endorsement if they have 960 hours of RN experience.
91快播 students are required to submit the 91快播 State Board Pre-Admission Form during the university admission process.
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Phone: 804-367-4515
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 304-744-0900 or 877-743-6877
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Wyoming.
91快播 School of Nursing graduates are licensed by examination or endorsement without additional requirements or stipulations.
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Phone: 307-777-7601
91快播 has determined that its Associate in Applied Science in Nursing curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure in the following states:
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Alabama.
The 聽does not license 91快播 graduates by examination or endorsement.
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Phone: 800-656-5318
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Alaska.
Direct licensure: does not license 91快播 graduates by examination.
Endorsement: 91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets Alaska requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates are advised to contact the Board of Nursing to determine eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 907-269-8161
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Arizona.
Direct licensure: 91快播 School of Nursing graduates are not eligible for RN licensure by examination in Arizona.
Endorsement:91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets Arizona requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates should contact the Arizona Board of Nursing for instructions on applying for RN licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 602-771-7800
The does not license 91快播 graduates by examination or endorsement.
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Phone: 303-894-2430
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Delaware.
Direct licensure:聽91快播 graduates are not eligible for licensure by examination in Delaware.
Endorsement: Graduates may apply for licensure by endorsement. Contact the Board of Nursing for requirements to endorsement.
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Phone: 302-744-4500
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the District of Columbia.
The District of Columbia Board of Nursing does not license 91快播 graduates by examination or endorsement.
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Phone: 877-672-2174
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS, BS, RN-MS or MS in nursing programs from students who reside in Guam.
91快播 has determined that its Associate in Applied Science in Nursing curriculum does not meet the Guam State Board of Nursing state education requirements for licensure for graduates after May 11, 2021.
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Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Hawaii.
Direct licensure: The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 鈥 Professional & Vocational Licensing Division does not license 91快播 graduates by examination.
Endorsement: 91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets Hawaii requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates are advised to contact the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 鈥 Professional & Vocational Licensing to inquire about eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 808-586-3000
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Illinois.
Direct licensure:聽The Illinois Board of Nursing does not allow licensure by examination for 91快播 graduates.
Endorsement:Graduates may apply for licensure by endorsement if they complete the program before 2023.
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Phone: 800-560-6420
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Kansas.
Direct licensure:聽The Kansas Board of Nursing does not allow licensure by examination for 91快播 graduates.
Endorsement: 91快播 graduates may apply for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 502-429-3300
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Louisiana.
Direct licensure: The Louisiana State Board of Nursing does not allow licensure by examination for 91快播 graduates.
Endorsement: 91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets Louisiana requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates are advised to contact the Board of Nursing to inquire about eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 225-755-7500
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Maine.
Direct licensure: The Maine State Board of Nursing does not allow licensure by examination for 91快播 graduates.
Endorsement: 91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets Maine requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates are advised to contact the Board of Nursing to inquire about eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 207-287-1133
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Maryland.
Direct licensure: The Maryland State Board of Nursing does not allow licensure by examination for 91快播 graduates.
Endorsement: The Maryland Board of Nursing does not allow licensure by endorsement except for graduates who completed the program between October, 2013, and September 30, 2018.
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Phone: 410-585-1900
Direct licensure: The Massachusetts State Board of Registration in Nursing will not allow licensure by examination for 91快播 graduates after June 1, 2025.
Endorsement: The Massachusetts State Board of Registration in Nursing will not allow licensure by endorsement for 91快播 graduates after June 1, 2025.
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Phone: 617-973-0900 / 877-887-9727 for questions related to NCLEX license application.
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Michigan.
Direct licensure: The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Nursing does not license 91快播 graduates by exam.
Endorsement: Graduates may apply for licensure by endorsement if they graduated on or before May 10, 2021.
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Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Mississippi.
Direct licensure: The Mississippi Board of Nursing does not allow licensure by examination for 91快播 graduates.
Endorsement: 91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets Mississippi requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates should contact the Board of Nursing for information regarding eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 601-957-6300
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Nebraska.
Direct licensure: The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services 鈥 Nursing does not allow licensure by examination for 91快播 graduates.
Endorsement: 91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets Nebraska requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates should contact the Department of Health & Human Services – Nursing for information regarding eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 402-471-4376
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of New Hampshire.
Direct licensure: The New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification does not license 91快播 graduates by examination.
Endorsement: 91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets New Hampshire requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates are advised to contact the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification to determine eligibility for licensure by endorsement
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Phone: 603-271-2323
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of North Carolina.
Direct licensure: The North Carolina Board of Nursing will only allow licensure by examination for 91快播 students who were enrolled prior to March 1, 2025.
Endorsement: The North Carolina Board of Nursing will only allow licensure by endorsement for 91快播 students who were enrolled prior to March 1, 2025.
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Phone: 919-782-3211
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of North Dakota.
Direct licensure:聽The North Dakota Board of Nursing does not allow licensure by examination for 91快播 graduates.
Endorsement: Graduates may apply for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 701-328-9777
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Oklahoma.
Direct licensure:鈥91快播 School of Nursing graduates are not eligible for RN licensure by examination in Oklahoma.
Endorsement: 91快播 is no longer accepting or offering the Oklahoma preceptorship. Graduates should contact the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to determine eligibility requirements.
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Phone: 405-962-1800
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in Puerto Rico.
91快播 has determined that its Associate in Applied Science in Nursing curriculum does not meet the Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners state education requirements for licensure.
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Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Rhode Island.
Direct licensure: The Rhode Island Department of Health does not license 91快播 graduates by examination.
Endorsement: 91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets Rhode Island requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates should contact the Department of Health for information regarding eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 401-222-5700
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the state of Vermont.
Direct licensure: The Vermont Board of Nursing does not license 91快播 graduates by examination.
Endorsement: 91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets Vermont requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates should contact the Board of Nursing for information regarding eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 802-828-2396
Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS nursing program from students who reside in the Virgin Islands.
91快播 has determined that its Associate in Applied Science in Nursing curriculum does not meet the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure state education requirements for licensure.
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Important: 91快播 is not accepting applications for the AAS, BS, RN-MS or MS in nursing programs from students who reside in the state of Washington.
Direct Licensure: 91快播 School of Nursing graduates are not eligible for licensure by examination.
Endorsement: Graduates may apply for licensure by endorsement with 1,000 hours of RN experience.
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Phone: 360-236-4703
Direct licensure: The State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services does not license 91快播 graduates by examination.
Endorsement: 91快播 has not made a determination that its program meets Wisconsin requirements for licensure by endorsement; graduates are advised to contact the Department of Safety and Professional Services 鈥 Board of Nursing to determine eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
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Phone: 608-266-2112
Please note, every attempt is made to ensure the above information is accurate and up to date; as some information is subject to change, be sure to directly contact the appropriate state entity or licensing board.
Be sure to review the information regarding licensure, graduation, and NCLEX resources on the Graduation, Licensure AND NCLEX-RN page. The also provides helpful NCLEX examination and nursing information.
Fee Refunds
Due to Federal Regulations, students residing in California, Florida, Maryland, and Oregon will be refunded following their State refund guidelines.聽Please contact the Student Accounting Office for more information at 888-647-2388, or receipt@excelsior.edu