Professional Licensure Disclosures

• It is recommended that students review the specific academic requirements for their program's applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence, or in the state where they intend to obtain a license, before beginning an academic program that results in licensure and prior to beginning any internship/practicum. Many licensure boards require more than successful degree completion to obtain a license.
• Students whose permanent address in the student record system is in a state that does not meet licensure requirements must sign a Professional Licensure Disclosure Attestation Form or enrollment into courses or financial aid may be affected. M State will reach out to you with more information and a link to the form if applicable.
• Students must keep M State informed if their location changes so the college can help determine if a program's curriculum will meet out-of-state licensure/certification requirements for employment.
• M State makes every effort to ensure information about education requirements for licensure or certification is current, however please be advised that state laws, regulations and policies may change at any time. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence, or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license, for the most recent information and requirements. M State shall not be held liable if the student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.

Prior to enrolling in any M State program, prospective students living and/or working outside of the United States should confirm with the appropriate certifying agency whether successful completion of the program will meet credentialing requirements of the country in which the student intends to seek employment, as to certain types of employment or for advanced/specialized educational programs.

If a student is enrolled in a professional licensure program and considering moving to another state, they should contact the program advisor to discuss authorization and licensure eligibility requirements. Relocating to another state may impact if the student can remain in the program, meet the state licensure requirements and/or continue to receive financial aid funding.

Completing an academic program is typically only one aspect of meeting professional licensure requirements. Many states require that individuals meet additional requirements in order to qualify for licensure, including but not limited to additional coursework and training, supervised clinical experiences, and successful passage of state or national exams. Other licensure requirements may include background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting requirements, etc. State laws, regulations and policies governing professional licensure may change at any time.

Some M State programs that result in licensure or certification are accredited by industry specific accrediting bodies. More information about these programs can be found at Accreditation.

M State is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), which allows the college to offer distance learning programs and coursework to residents in states other than Minnesota. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt members from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing requirements in Minnesota may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in any other state. To learn more, visit NC-SARA.

Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

M State Policies

• M State Professional Licensure Disclosures: Determining Student Location Policy

Federal Regulation

• U.S. Department of Education Code of Federal Regulations, CFR §668.43, section (a)(5)(v) and section (b)

Resources

• NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory
• US Dept. of Labor CareerOneStop - Search by occupation and location to find information about licensure requirements