If you live outside of North Carolina and would like to take online courses from Beaufort County Community College, the U.S. Department of Education State Authorization Requirements in Section 600.9(c) of the October 29, 2010 final program integrity rule, requires educational institutions to be authorized to provide instruction in their states. To be compliant, BCCC must secure authorization from a student’s state of location before allowing the student to enroll in online courses.
For a complete listing of authorized states, or for more information, please contact the BCCC Admissions Office at [email protected] or 252-940-6237.
The programs listed below lead to licensure or certification in the state of North Carolina. If you intend to seek employment outside of North Carolina, review the links below to determine whether your program:
For your convenience, visit our Licensure Contacts by State page, if additional information is needed.
Beaufort County Community College
5337 HWY 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-6194
Students who desire to resolve a grievance should first follow the Beaufort County Community College’s complaint process as outlined in the Student Concern/Complaint Process Procedure and Distance Education Online Student Complaint Procedure. Student input regarding the programs, services, and operations of BCCC are welcomed by the administration, faculty, and staff.
For internal complaints, students may contact
Dr. LaTonya Nixon
Vice President of Student Services
252-940-6216
[email protected]
5337 HWY 2634 East,
Washington, NC 27889
BCCC Website
If a complaint cannot be resolved through BCCC’s grievance procedures, students may file a complaint with the following additional resources:
The University of North Carolina System Office
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
c/o Student Complaints
University of North Carolina System Office
223 S. West Street, Suite 1800; Raleigh NC 27603
Phone: 919-962-4450
Students may also file a complaint through SARA-NC. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) serves as the SARA portal entity for North Carolina with the responsibilities defined by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). Students should follow the SARA-NC Complaint Process and use the SARA-NC Complaint Form (pdf). Submit the complaint to:
SARA North Carolina
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
c/o SARA North Carolina
P.O. Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629
Telephone: 855-727-2162 (SARA-1-NC)
Telephone: 919-549-8614, ext. 4667
SARANC Website
Email: [email protected]
Students may also file a complaint with their home state of residency. Access the Student Complaint Information by State and the State Portal Entity Liaisons.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Beaufort County Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Students who file a complaint with the accrediting agency should follow the SACSCOC Complaint Procedure (PDF). Complaints may be filed with the Commission only if there is evidence that appears to support significant non-compliance with a SACSCOC requirement or standard by BCCC. The contact information for SACSCOC is:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097
Telephone: 404-679-4500
SACSCOC Website
State of Residency Lead Contact
If an issue cannot be resolved through the grievance procedure, a student who resides outside the state of North Carolina may file a complaint with their state of residence.
