The Office of Higher Education is the state agency that administers state student financial aid programs, licenses and accredits independent colleges and universities, and oversees private occupational schools. The agency also conducts the state’s Alternate Route to Certification Program and the Baden-Württemberg Exchange Program, and provides students with information about postsecondary education opportunities through its Education & Employment Information Center.

With federal funds, the agency serves as the State Approving Agency for programs enrolling veterans, and administers AmeriCorps and the Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Program.

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