Disclosures & Student Complaints
Student Complaints
The University of Alaska Anchorage seeks to resolve student complaints in a fair and prompt manner. If a distance learning student has a complaint about UAA, he/she must first follow the standard UAA student complaint and dispute procedures. Grade appeals and student conduct violations are governed entirely by UAA and the State of Alaska and are not allowed under the terms of SARA.
If the student is not satisfied with the outcome and the student is located in a SARA member state, a complaint, other than grade appeals or student conduct violations, may then be appealed and brought to the Alaska SARA Portal Entity. This appeal must be within two years of the incident about which the complaint is made. The SARA portal entity in the state where the student is located will then be notified that the complaint was received and may assist as needed. Resolution of the complaint by the Alaska SARA portal entity is final. Examples of types of student complaints that may be brought to a SARA portal entity include, but aren't limited to, complaints regarding accuracy of job placement data, tuition or fee information, accreditation, accurate information about whether course or program work meets any relevant licensure requirements, or course transfer information. Additional NC-SARA Complaint Information can be found at: nc-sara.org/content/sara-and-students.
Important Note for Students Regarding Professional Licensure / Certification:
The NC-SARA does not provide reciprocity for state professional licensing requirements. If you are planning to seek a professional license or certificate in a state other than Alaska, please see the State Listing section on the Authorization by State page.
Updated as of June 2020
State and Territories Listing
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Alabama
Alabama Licensing Agency:
Alabama Commission on Higher EducationAlabama Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Student Complaints
100 N. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 353-9153
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Alaska
Alaska Licensing Agency:
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary EducationAlaska Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education: Student Complaints
PO Box 110505
Juneau, AK 99811
(907) 465-6741
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity -
Arizona
Arizona Licensing Agency:
Arizona Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Arizona SARA Council Student Complaints
online contact form
Lanna Dueck: ldueck.azsara@riosalado.edu
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Arkansas
Arkansas Licensing Agency:
Arkansas Department of Higher Education
http://www.adhe.edu/Arkansas Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
ADHE will only address complaints after the student has exhausted his or her appeals at the institutional level. Inquiries into student grievances must be limited to AHECB certified (under Arkansas Code §6-61-301) courses/degree programs and institutions and to matters related to the criteria for certification. Within 20 days of completing the institution’s grievance procedures, the student may file the complaint in writing with the ICAC Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Higher Education, 114 East Capitol, Little Rock, AR 72201 (contact ADHE_Info@adhe.edu for information). The grievant must provide a statement from the institution verifying that the institution’s appeal process has been followed. ADHE will notify the institution of the grievance within 15 days of the filing. Within 10 days after ADHE notification, the institution must submit a written response to ADHE. Other action may be taken by ADHE as needed.
Arkansas Department of Higher Education: Student Complaints / Grievances
423 Main Street, Ste 400
Little Rock, AR 72201
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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California (Non-SARA State)
California Licensing Agency:
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary EducationThe California Bureau for Private Postsecondary education does not regulate out of state public institutions. Therefore Bureau approval for UAA to offer distance education programs to students located in California is not required.
California Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
California Dept. of Consumer Affairs
Consumer Information Center
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112
Sacramento, CA 95834
(833) 942-1120
Student Complaint Information - Alaska's SARA Portal Entity.
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Colorado
Colorado Licensing Agency:
Colorado Department of Higher EducationColorado Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Colorado Dept. of Higher Education: Student Complaints
1560 Broadway, Ste 1600
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 862-3001
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Connecticut
Connecticut Licensing Agency:
Connecticut Office of Higher EducationConnecticut Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Connecticut Office of Higher Education: Student Complaints
450 Columbus Blvd, Ste 707
Hartford, CT 06103-1841
(860) 974-1800
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Delaware
Delaware Licensing Agency:
Delaware Department of Education
Delaware Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Delaware Higher Education Office: Student Complaints
Teacher and Administrator Quality:
John W. Collette Resource Center
35 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 857-3388
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Delaware SARA Portal Entity -
Florida
Florida Licensing Agency:
Florida Commission for Independent EducationFlorida Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Florida Dept. of Education: Student Complaints
325 W. Gaines St, Ste 1514
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(850) 245-0505
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Georgia
Georgia Licensing Agency:
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education CommissionGeorgia Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education: Student Commission Complaints
(770) 414-3300
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Hawaii
Hawaii Licensing Agency:
Hawaii Postsecondary Education Authorization ProgramHawaii Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Hawaii Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
PO Box 541
Honolulu, HI 96809
(808) 586-7327
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Idaho
Idaho Licensing Agency:
Idaho State Board of EducationIdaho Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Idaho State Board of Education: Student Complaints
P.O. Box 83720
650 W. State Street, Suite 307
Boise, ID 83702-0037
(208) 332-1587
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Illinois
Illinois Licensing Agency:
Illinois Board of Higher EducationIllinois Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Illinois Board of Higher Education: Student Complaints
1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Ste 333
Springfield, IL 62701-1377
(217) 557-7359
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Indiana
Indiana Licensing Agency:
Indiana Commission for Higher EducationIndiana Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Indiana Commission for Higher Education: Student Complaints
302 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-6201
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Indiana SARA Portal Entity -
Iowa
Iowa Licensing Agency:
Iowa College Student Aid CommissionIowa Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Iowa College Student Aid Commission: Student Complaints
430 E Grand Ave, Floor 3
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 725-3400
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Kansas
Kansas Licensing Agency:
Kansas Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Kansas Board of Regents: Student Complaints
1000 SW Jackson, Ste 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Kansas SARA Portal Entity -
Kentucky
Kentucky Licensing Agency:
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary EducationKentucky Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education: Student Complaints
1024 Capital Center Dr, Ste 320
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 573-1555
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Kentucky SARA Portal Entity -
Louisiana
Louisiana Licensing Agency:
Louisiana Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Louisiana Board of Regents: Student Complaints
PO Box 3677
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677
(225) 342-4253
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Louisiana SARA Portal Entity -
Maine
Maine Licensing Agency:
Maine Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Maine Dept. of Education: Student Complaints
Commissioner
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
(207) 624-6600
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Maine SARA Portal Entity -
Maryland
Maryland Licensing Agency:
Maryland Higher Education CommissionMaryland Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Maryland Higher Education Commission: Student Complaints
6 North Liberty Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-3300
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Maryland SARA Portal Entity -
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Licensing Agency:
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Massachusetts Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Massachusetts Board of Higher Education: Student Complaints
One Ashburton Plc, Rm 1401
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 994-6963
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Michigan
Michigan Licensing Agency:
Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory AffairsMichigan Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Michigan Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth: Student Complaints
PO Box 30018
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 241-9223
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Michigan SARA Portal Entity -
Minnesota
Minnesota Licensing Agency:
Minnesota Office of Higher EducationMinnesota Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Minnesota Office of Higher Education: Student Complaints
Attn: Registration / Licensure
1450 Energy Park Dr, Ste 350
St. Paul, MN 55108
(800) 657-3866
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Mississippi
Mississippi Licensing Agency:
Mississippi Institutions of Higher LearningMississippi Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation: Student Complaints
3825 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 432-6372
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information -Mississippi SARA Portal Entity -
Missouri
Missouri Licensing Agency:
Missouri Department of Higher EducationMissouri Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Missouri Dept. of Higher Education: Student Complaints
205 Jefferson St
PO Box 1469
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469
(573) 751-2361
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Missouri SARA Portal Entity -
Montana
Montana Licensing Agency:
Montana Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Office of Commissioner of Higher Education: Student Complaints
2500 Broadway
PO Box 203201
Helena, MT 59620-3201
(406) 444-6570
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Montana SARA Portal Entity -
Nebraska
Nebraska Licensing Agency:
Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary EducationNebraska Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education: Student Complaints
PO Box 95005
Lincoln, NE 68509-5005
(402) 471-2847
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Nevada
Nevada Licensing Agency:
Nevada System of Higher EducationNevada Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Nevada System of Higher Education: Student Complaints
Board of Regents
4300 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Nevada SARA Portal Entity -
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Licensing Agency:
New Hampshire Dept. of EducationNew Hampshire Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
New Hampshire Dept. of Education: Student Complaints
101 Pleasant St
Concord, NH 03301-3494
(603) 271-0256
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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New Jersey
New Jersey Licensing Agency:
New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher EducationNew Jersey Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education: Student Complaints
1 John Fitch Plaza, 10th Floor
PO Box 542
Trenton, NJ 08625-0542
(609) 292-4310
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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New Mexico
New Mexico Licensing Agency:
New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentNew Mexico Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
New Mexico Higher Education Dept: Student Complaints.
2044 Galisteo St, Ste 4
Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100
(505) 476-8400
Student Complaint Information -Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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New York
New York Licensing Agency:
New York State Education DepartmentNew York Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
New York State Education Department: Student Complaints
Office of College & University Evaluation
89 Washington Avenue, Room 960 EBA
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-1551
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - New York SARA Portal Entity -
North Carolina
North Carolina Licensing Agency:
University of North Carolina Board of GovernorsNorth Carolina Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
University of North Carolina System: Student Complaints
UNC General Administration
910 Raleigh Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688
(919) 962-4550
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - North Carolina SARA Portal Entity -
North Dakota
North Dakota Licensing Agency:
North Dakota University SystemNorth Dakota Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
North Dakota University System: Student Complaints
600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 215
Bismarck, ND 58505-0230
(701) 328-2960
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - North Dakota SARA Portal Entity -
Ohio
Ohio Licensing Agency:
Ohio Department of Higher EducationOhio Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools: Student Complaints
30 E Broad St, Ste 2481
Columbus, OH 43215-31414
(877) 275-4219
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Ohio SARA Portal Entity -
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Licensing Agency:
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationOklahoma Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education: Student Complaints
655 Research Parkway, Ste 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 225-9100
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Oklahoma SARA Portal Entity -
Oregon
Oregon Licensing Agency:
Oregon Office of Degree AuthorizationOregon Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Higher Education Coordinating Commission: Student Complaints
775 Court St NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 947-5716
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Oregon SARA Portal Entity -
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Licensing Agency:
Pennsylvania Department of EducationPennsylvania Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Pennsylvania Dept. of Education
Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education: Student Complaints
333 Market St, 12th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 787-4314
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Licensing Agency:
Puerto Rico Council on Education
Puerto Rico Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Puerto Rico Council on Education: Student Complaints
PO Box 19900
San Juan, PR 00910-1900
Fax: (787) 641-2562Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Puerto Rico SARA Portal Entity -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Licensing Agency:
RI Office of the Postsecondary CommissionerRhode Island Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
RI Office of the Postsecondary: Commissioner: Student Complaints
560 Jefferson Blvd, Ste 100
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 736-1100
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Rhode Island SARA Portal Entity -
South Carolina
South Carolina Licensing Agency:
South Carolina Commission on Higher EducationSoth Carolina Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
SC Commission on Higher Education
Academic Affairs
1122 Lady St, Ste 300
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 737-2260
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - South Carolina SARA Portal Entity -
South Dakota
South Dakota Licensing Agency:
South Dakota Secretary of State/PostSecondary EducationSouth Dakota Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
South Dakota Office of the Attorney General
Division of Consumer Protection
1302 E Hwy 14, Ste 3
Pierre, SD 57501-8053
(605) 773-4400
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Tennessee
Tennessee Licensing Agency:
Tennessee Higher Education CommissionTennessee Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Tennessee Higher Education Commission: Student Complaints
Parkway Towers, Ste 1900
Nashville, TN 37243-0830
(615) 741-5293
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Texas
Texas Licensing Agency:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTexas Student Consumer Protection / Complaint:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Student Complaints
Office of General Counsel
PO Box 1788
Austin, TX 78711-2788
(512) 427-6101
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Utah
Utah Licensing Agency:
Utah System of Higher EducationUtah Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Utah System of Higher Education: Student Complaints
Board of Regents Building, The Gateway
60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284
(801)321-7200
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Vermont
Vermont Licensing Agency:
Vermont Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Vermont Agency of Education: Student Complaints
219 N Main St, Ste 402
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 479-1030
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Vermont SARA Portal Entity -
Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Licensing Agency:
University of the Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
UVI Division of Access and Enrollment Svcs.
#2 John Brewers Bay
St. Thomas, USVI 00802
(340) 693-1200Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - USVI SARA Portal Entity -
Virginia
Virginia Licensing Agency:
Virginia State Council of Higher EducationVirginia Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Virginia State Council of Higher Education: Student Complaints
101 N. 14th Street, 10th Floor
James Monroe Building
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 225-2600
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Washington
Washington Licensing Agency:
Washington Student Achievement CouncilWashington Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board: Student Complaints
917 Lakeridge Way SW
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 753-7800
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. Licensing Agency:
D.C. Higher Education Licensure CommissionWashington D.C. Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
WA D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education
1050 First Street NE
Washington DC 20002
(202) 727-6436
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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West Virginia
West Virginia Licensing Agency:
West Virginia Higher Education Policy CommissionWest Virginia Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
West Virginia Office of the Attorney General/ student complaint
PO Box 1789
Charleston, WV 25326-1789
(800) 368-8808
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Licensing Agency:
Wisconsin Educational Approval ProgramWisconsin Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Wisconsin Educational Approval Program Student Complaints
30 W Mifflin St, 9th Floor
Madison, WI 53708
(608) 266-1996
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Wisconsin SARA Portal Entity -
Wyoming
Wyoming Licensing Agency:
Wyoming Department of EducationWyoming Student Consumer Protection / Complaints:
Wyoming Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Unit
2320 Capitol Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-8962
Student Complaint Information - Alaska SARA Portal Entity
Student Complaint Information - Wyoming SARA Portal Entity