There is insufficient data to report on comparative outcomes for students enrolled in certificate programs.

Masters Institute was removed from the program in the first year for improperly administering Title IV programs and the Community Colleges of Colorado voluntarily left the program in 2002.

The 1998 Amendments to the HEA removed the restriction on including the cost to rent or purchase computer equipment for students receiving instruction by telecommunications. Effective October 1, 1998, the law specifies that there is no distinction made in the cost of attendance regarding the mode of instruction.

The HEA prohibits the U.S. Department of Education from regulating in this area.

Information about WGU’s approach is contained in the discussion of competency-based models in the section on Student Aid Issues.

The relatively small numbers of participants precludes reporting data separately for full baccalaureate degree programs and degree-completion programs.

The remaining participant was untimely in submitting its annual report for 2000-01. Two of these participants (Western Governors University and Charter Oak State College) offer no onsite programs.  As a result of these factors, there is insufficient data to yield meaningful information. 

A student meets this standard by passing, failing, withdrawing, or receiving an incomplete for all the courses for which the student registered.