CIAT maintains authorization to offer its programs across all states where such approval is required. In certain jurisdictions, CIAT operates under an exempt status according to local regulations. Our institution is proudly accredited by ACCET, listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
| State | California Institution Approval | New Mexico Institution Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Exempt | Institutional |
| Alaska | Exempt | Institutional |
| Arizona | Exempt | Institutional |
| Arkansas | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| California | Institutional | Institutional |
| Colorado | Exempt | Institutional |
| Connecticut | Institutional | Institutional |
| Delaware | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| District of Columbia | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Florida | Exempt | Institutional |
| Georgia | Exempt | Institutional |
| Hawaii | Exempt | Institutional |
| Idaho | Exempt | Institutional |
| Illinois | Exempt | Institutional |
| Indiana | Institutional | Institutional |
| Iowa | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Kansas | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Kentucky | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Louisiana | Exempt | Institutional |
| Maine | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Maryland | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Massachusetts | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Michigan | Institutional | Institutional |
| Minnesota | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Mississippi | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Missouri | Exempt | Institutional |
| Montana | Institutional | Institutional |
| Nebraska | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Nevada | Exempt | Institutional |
| New Hampshire | Exempt | Institutional |
| New Jersey | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| New Mexico | Institutional | Institutional |
| New York | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| North Carolina | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| North Dakota | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Ohio | Exempt | Institutional |
| Oklahoma | Institutional | Institutional |
| Oregon | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Pennsylvania | Institutional | Institutional |
| Puerto Rico | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Rhode Island | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| South Carolina | Exempt | Institutional |
| South Dakota | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Tennessee | Exempt | Institutional |
| Texas | Exempt | Institutional |
| Utah | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Vermont | Exempt | Institutional |
| Virginia | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Washington | Exempt | Institutional |
| West Virginia | Exempt | Institutional |
| Wisconsin | Pending Authorization | Institutional |
| Wyoming | Institutional | Institutional |
Students residing in Connecticut with complaints that cannot be resolved at the institutional level may contact:
Emily Bjornberg
Connecticut Office of Higher Education
450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 707
Hartford, CT 06103
401 Mile of Cars Way #100, National City, CA 91950
1717 Louisiana Blvd., NE., Suite 208 Albuquerque, NM, 87110
California Institute of Applied Technology participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. Select exams are not eligible for unlimited retakes - see certification exam policy for details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality
