Accreditation and Affiliations
Frank Phillips College is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Colleges to award associate degrees. Frank Phillips College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Frank Phillips College may be directed in writing to SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on The SACSCOC website (www.sacscoc.org).
Common course numbering and parallel course offerings among Texas public colleges and universities and workforce education programs and courses are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
https://www.highered.texas.gov/
Documents pertaining to accreditation, approval or licensing can be obtained and reviewed by contacting the office of Educational Services at (806) 457-4200.
Approved and Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges - www.sacscoc.org
Texas Department of Licenses and Regulation - www.tdlr.texas.gov
Texas Board of Nursing - www.bon.texas.gov
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board - www.thecb.state.tx.us
The Importance of Accreditation
Accreditation signifies that FPC has the services, resources, and programs necessary to provide students with a quality education, and the authority to award degrees and certificates. Accreditation also:
- Offers students access to federal financial aid.
- Facilitates the transfer of course credits to other institutions.
- Positions FPC as a preferred choice against non-accredited institutions.
- Promotes excellence in such areas as curriculum, faculty credentials, and student services.
For more information about the accreditation process, including the College's current Reaffirmation of Accreditation status, we encourage you to browse this site: www.sacscoc.org
Membership
Member of:
Council for Higher Education Accreditation - www.chea.org
National Junior College Athletic Association - www.njcaa.org/landing/index
NAFSA: Association of International Educators – www.nafsa.org
Southern Association of Community Colleges - www.sacscoc.org
Texas Association of Business Officers - www.taccbo.org
Texas Association of College Registrars and Academic Officers
Texas Association of Community Colleges – www.tacc.org
Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators – www.tasfaa.org
Western Junior College Athletic Conference
Community College Association of Texas Trustees - texastrustees.org