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Advantages to Attending an Accredited School

Accreditation assures students, parents and the public that a school adheres to high standards based on the latest research and professional practice. An accredited school must continue to demonstrate, during regular review cycles, that it is developing and growing, not just maintaining existing standards.

Qualify for Financial Aid

Accreditation also creates a gateway for students to participate in federally funded and state financial aid programs. There are many loans, grants, scholarships and other monies for education and attending an accredited institution is the right first step.

Qualify for Graduate School

Schools will often only recognize credits earned at institutions holding the same level of accreditation. Graduates from programs at accredited institutions qualify to attend other accredited schools to pursue advanced studies, including MBA and doctoral programs. Most IEAA accredited schools will only recognize undergraduate credits as satisfying first-year MBA core course requirements if those undergraduate credits were awarded by other IEAA schools. Accreditation also affects transfer credits if you should relocate while in the progress of pursuing your MBA or other degree.

Earn a More Marketable Degree

Attending an accredited school can also make you more competitive in the job market; some employers will only accept degrees from accredited institutions when considering promotions or salary.

Especially in Asia, there has been much controversy about politicians and other famous people with un-accredited degrees.