State Regulatory Information

State Authorization Overview

All institutions with their primary location in California are required to seek authorization from certain other states in order for residents of those states to participate in 100% online programs offered by California institutions. Regulations vary from state to state; as such, federal, state, and institutional policies may limit or prohibit Meridian University’s authorization for delivery of 100% online education to students in certain states. Meridian University will continue to monitor state and federal laws and regulations. In the event that authorization becomes necessary, the University will promptly seek to obtain the approval of states in which enrolled students reside.

If a student’s current location is outside the state of California but inside the United States and the student is enrolled in a Meridian University degree program on a 100% online basis, the student should review the information below to verify that they can participate in the 100% online format.

Meridian University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and approved by the US Department of Education for participation in the Federal Student Aid programs. WASC is also the regional accreditor for Stanford University, the University of California at Berkeley, and UCLA and is recognized by the US Department of Education. State authorization for distance education is not accreditation. Meridian’s accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and therefore all 50 states.

The information on this webpage is relevant for the 100% online learning format, not the hybrid format. The information on this webpage is also only relevant to degree and certificate programs, not open-enrollment / non-credit programming.
The information on this webpage is not relevant for international students.
Students are responsible for updating their address in the University's learning platform if the address they reported upon initial enrollment is no longer accurate.

Authorized States

The list below summarizes Meridian University’s state authorization status. Statuses include exempt, approved, no approval required, or approval pending. Students who are residents of states not listed on this page can enroll in the hybrid format but not the 100% online format.

States Approved to Offer Distance Education Programs

States	Type	Status
Alabama	Exemption	Approved
Alaska	Exemption	Approved
Arizona	Authorization	No Approval Required
California	Authorization	Approved
Colorado	Authorization	No Approval Required
Florida	Authorization	No Approval Required
Hawaii	Authorization	No Approval Required
Idaho	Authorization	No Approval Required
Illinois	Exemption	Approved
Indiana	Authorization	Approved
Iowa	Authorization	No Approval Required
Kentucky	Authorization	No Approval Required
Louisiana	Authorization	No Approval Required
Maine	Authorization	No Approval Required
Massachusetts	Authorization	No Approval Required
Mississippi	Authorization	No Approval Required
Missouri	Authorization	No Approval Required
Montana	Authorization	Approved
Nebraska	Authorization	No Approval Required
Nevada	Exemption	Approved
New Hampshire	Authorization	No Approval Required
New Jersey	Authorization	No Approval Required
North Dakota	Authorization	Approved
Ohio	Authorization	No Approval Required
Oklahoma	Authorization	No Approval Required
Pennsylvania	Authorization	No Approval Required
South Carolina	Authorization	No Approval Required
South Dakota	Authorization	No Approval Required
Tennessee	Authorization	No Approval Required
Texas	Authorization	No Approval Required
Utah	Exemption	Approved
Vermont	Authorization	No Approval Required
Washington	Authorization	No Approval Required
West Virginia	Authorization	No Approval Required
Wyoming	Authorization	Approved

Seeking Approval to Offer Distance Education Programs

States	Type	Status
Connecticut	Authorization	Pending Approval
Delaware	Authorization	Pending Approval
Kansas	Exemption	Pending Approval
Maryland	Authorization	Pending Approval
Michigan	Authorization	Pending Approval
Minnesota	Authorization	Pending Approval
New Mexico	Authorization	Pending Approval
Oregon	Authorization	Pending Approval
Virginia	Authorization	Pending Approval

If prospective students have questions about this, they are welcome to contact the Admissions Team at admissions@meridianuniversity.edu. Enrolled students are encouraged to contact the Student Services Team if clarification is required, not the Admissions Team.