Which accreditation is better?
Which accreditation is better? Considered the most prestigious and widely-recognized type of accreditation, regionally-accredited schools are reviewed by their designated regional agency.
What are the three types of accreditation?
Once institutional accreditation is earned, universities can take accreditation a step further and seek specialized, programmatic or professional accreditations for each of its disciplines.
Does the type of accreditation matter?
If an institution is not accredited, a student cannot receive federal financial aid. Switching from a nationally accredited to a regionally accredited institution (or vice versa) has no effect on the amount of federal grants or loans a student may receive.