State Authorization
Higher education institutions must be authorized to offer distance education programs and/or courses in states other than their own. Admission to a program or course is dependent on Cabarrus College’s ability to secure authorization from the applicant’s state of residence, if authorization is required.
Reciprocity Agreements
On March 21, 2017, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), approved institutional participation for Cabarrus College. To learn more about NC-SARA, please visit their web site at: http://nc-sara.org/
Participating SARA States and Institutions
(If you are seeking admission to one of our programs and reside in a non-participating SARA state, please consult with Lorri Connor, Director, Admissions and Recruitment @ lorri.connor@cabarruscollege.edu or 704-403-3207.)
Student Complaint Procedures
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences seeks to quickly resolve complaints and grievances. Students who are enrolled should follow the College's Appeal Procedure as outlined in the College Catalog (pages 32-33 and 66-67). Students needing assistance in navigating the appeal process should contact the Coordinator, Student Success: Mrs. Sherry Hamilton @ sherry.hamilton@cabarruscollege.edu or 704-403-1616.
SARA-NC Complaint Process
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement – North Carolina (SARA-NC) which is the state portal agency for the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. If unable to resolve a complaint at the college level, students have the right to contact the state portal agency, SARA-NC, to submit a complaint. Students should follow the agency’s complaint process and use the form listed below.
PO Box 14103 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
T: 855-SARA-1-NC (727-2162)
T: 919-549-8614, ext. 4667
Email: information@saranc.org
Website: www.saranc.org
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.
Further, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges may be contacted to file a third-party comment at the time of Cabarrus College’s decennial review or to file a complaint against Cabarrus College for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries regarding state authorization should be directed to Cabarrus College. If an issue is not resolved according to internal college procedures, a student has the right to file a complaint with the institution's regional accreditation agency.
State Authorization Liaisons Per State
If you reside in another state and are unable to resolve a complaint, please contact the appropriate authority in your state of residence.
Student Complaint Information by State and Agency
Consumer Protection Division, North Carolina Department of Justice
Students have the right to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice with the State Attorney General.
Consumer Protection Division, North Carolina Department of Justice
To file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice, please visit the State Attorney General’s web page at: http://www.ncdoj.gov/complaint. North Carolina residents may call (877) 566-7226. Please call (919) 716-6000 outside of North Carolina. En Espanol (919) 716-0058. The online version of the complaint form can be access here: https://ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint/consumer-complaint/
The mail-in form can be accessed here.
Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement
If you are considering enrolling in a program that leads to professional licensure and you do not reside in North Carolina, it is necessary to confirm licensure requirements in your home state. Our program chairs will work with you to contact the applicable licensure board to determine if our program meets requirements. Please contact program chairs directly to discuss.
Associate Degree Nursing Kim Plemmons Kim.Plemmons@cabarruscollege.edu
Medical Assistant Rachel Houston Rachel.Houston@cabarruscollege.edu
Medical Imaging Rhonda Weaver Rhonda.Weaver@cabarruscollege.edu
Occupational Therapy Nancy Murphy Nancy.Murphy@cabarruscollege.edu
Occupational Therapy Assistant Nancy Green Nancy.Green@cabarruscollege.edu
Surgical Technology Michelle Gay Michelle.Gay@cabarruscollege.edu
The below resource provides additional information:
American Association of Medical Assistants
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
NBCOT Occupational Therapy Regulatory Body Contact List by State
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting