New Hampshire Administrative Code

(a) Any school that plans to close shall notify the office no less than 30 days prior to the closing date and the office shall respond within 10 business days requesting a transition plan and timetable that addresses the closure including, but not limited to: (1) One original tra…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 188-G:2IV, fees for the office shall be in accordance with the fee schedule in Table 304-1, Career School Licensing Fee Schedule as follows: Table 304-1 Career School Licensing Fee Schedule Action Fees Initial Licensing $1,000 Annual Renewal Licensure Fee, bas…

(a) Any person who has a complaint against a school who has first sought redress directly from said school through its complaint process, and said process has been completed and was found to be in favor of the school, may file a complaint with the office. Notes N.H. Admin. Code §…

Misconduct sufficient to support a complaint shall include any violation of any statute or rule which is administered by the commission. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Hedc 305.02 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 45, Filed November 8, 2018, Proposed by #12644, Effective 10/11/2018, E…

Complaints shall be filed with the office by completing and submitting the online "Complaint Form", 2015 edition at https://my.doe.nh.gov/ESSWEB/HigherEducation/Complaint.aspx. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Hedc 305.03 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 45, Filed November 8, 2018, Pro…

Complaints shall be filed within 3 years of the scheduled start date of the course or program that is the subject of the complaint. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Hedc 305.04 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 45, Filed November 8, 2018, Proposed by #12644, Effective 10/11/2018, Expire…

(a) Upon receipt of a complaint, the office shall determine whether or not the complaint has merit to commence an investigation. (b) The office shall acknowledge receipt of the complaint by written notification within 10 business days. A copy of said written notification shall be…

(a) A member of the office shall interview appropriate personnel from the school who is alleged to have committed the violation or about to commit a violation, and/or any other person who might have relevant knowledge of the violation or potential violation. (b) The member of the…

(a) Within 15 days of filing a written intention to file an appeal, a complainant or a school may appeal the director's decision to the commission by submitting a formal letter. (b) The formal letter shall outline the specific disagreements with the director's finding and shall i…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 188-G:6, the commission shall, after due notice and hearing, revoke the license of any school licensed pursuant to RSA 188-G:2 for violating provisions of RSA 188-G:1-5 or rules of this chapter, and such revocation shall be determined after considering the pre…

The following institutions shall not be subject to the jurisdiction of the higher education commission (HEC): (a) Institutions of the university system of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 187-A, and the community college system of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 188-F; (b) An in-state…

The following institutions shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the HEC: (a) Institutions that have a physical presence in New Hampshire and seeking to offer or currently offering credit bearing courses, programs or associate, bachelor, master, or doctoral degrees in New Hamps…

As used in these rules, the following terms have the meanings indicated: (a) "Commission" means the higher education commission (HEC) established in RSA 21-N:8-a; (b) "Director" means the director of the division of educator support and higher education at the New Hampshire depar…

Pursuant to RSA 292:8-c through 8-h, the commission shall advise the legislature concerning the granting of degrees. Any institution that intends to seek incorporation as a degree-granting institution in New Hampshire shall secure approval from the commission prior to seeking aut…

(a) Any institution seeking commission approval(s) shall discuss the proposed plan with the director or designated representative. (b) The institution shall identify the: (1) Name of the institution; (2) Approval(s) sought; (3) Reasons therefore; (4) Proposed timeline; and (5) An…

(a) The director shall determine the type of review required based upon the program request, incorporated status, accreditation status, institutional sustainability, and previous approvals granted to the institution. (b) Types of reviews shall be as follows: (1) A comprehensive r…

(a) An evaluation team shall conduct a comprehensive review that requires the institution's written plan responding to each standard in Hedc 405. (b) The evaluation team shall link its work with specialized licensing or professional accrediting agencies when such is pertinent to …

(a) Any institution undergoing an administrative review shall submit a written plan addressing the points below and Hedc 405 as appropriate:(1) The name of the institution; (2) Approval being sought; (3) Previous degree-granting authority awarded by the legislature and approved b…

An institution shall submit an electronic version of a written plan that addresses the standards in Hedc 405 to the department of education, office of higher education, as listed on the department website. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Hedc 404.05 #10429, eff 10-5-1313 (See Revision N…

(a) Upon receipt of the evaluation report, the commission shall review the report and vote to accept, amend, or reject the recommendations contained therein based upon its determination of compliance with Hedc 405. (b) The institution shall be invited to attend the meeting of the…

(a) In its written plan, the applicant shall set forth a well-defined statement of the institution's mission and purposes. (b) The applicant shall submit the following documents:(1) A copy of the vote of the board of the institution's resolution adopting the statement of mission …

(a) The applicant shall describe its planning process and provide evidence of the following: (1) The institution's plan beyond a short-term horizon, including strategic planning that involves realistic analyses of internal and external opportunities and constraints; (2) The resul…

The applicant shall describe its organization and governance structures in its written plan, including: (a) Organizational charts showing the lines of authority and the relationships among component units and personnel; (b) Evidence of a governing board that reflects diversity an…

The applicant shall describe its educational program in its written plan, including: (a) How the educational program reflects the purpose and mission of the institution through curricula; (b) Clearly and accurately describing curricula and learning goals in all published written …

(a) The institution shall support teaching and learning through a well-qualified faculty and academic staff as follows:(1) Staff competence as evidenced by:a. Academic degrees from appropriately accredited institutions; b. Academic knowledge in the discipline in which they teach;…

The institution shall support the student body as follows: (a) Describing in its written plan the characteristics of the students it wishes to serve; (b) Describing in its written plan its orderly process of recruitment and admissions that complies with the requirements of state …

The applicant shall include in its written plan a description of institutional resources as follows: (a) Human resources including, but not limited to: (1) Human resources policies to include: a. Their availability; b. How they are consistently applied; and c. A procedure for the…

The institution shall demonstrate its effectiveness by measures of student outcomes and program objectives as follows: (a) Providing clear public statements about what students are expected to gain from their educational experience; (b) Clearly stating objectives for student lear…

The applicant shall, in the public disclosure section of its evaluation plan, include a catalog and supporting materials that are accessible electronically and that include the following: (a) Explicitly worded statements about its: (1) Current status with the commission; (2) Appr…

(a) Institutions under the jurisdiction of the commission shall file copies of correspondence and annual or other reports required by its recognized regional or national accreditation agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the council for higher education accred…

(a) Out-of-state institutions having commission approvals shall file annual or other reports as specified in its commission approval(s). The director shall review and report compliance to the commission. (b) In-state institutions under the jurisdiction of the commission shall be …

(a) In lieu of conducting its own independent program or institutional evaluation, the commission shall accept accreditation by a regional or national agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the council for higher education accreditation, or both, when the program …

Any institution with a substantial change in governance, including a 50% or greater change in the composition of the governing board within a one-year period or decisions by the board which would affect the mission, character, and quality of the institution shall inform the commi…

Any institution undergoing an acquisition, transfer, sale of assets if more than 25%, or merger, shall inform the commission by submitting the following: (a) A letter explaining the reason for the change; and (b) A transition plan and timetable that includes, but is not limited t…

(a) Any institution that plans to close shall inform the commission by forwarding the following: (1) A transition plan and timetable that addresses and includes, but is not limited to: a. Public disclosure and student and donor notification; b. Changes in internal governance and …

(a) Alleged violations of RSA 292:8-g and RSA 292:8-h shall be reported by the commission to the department of justice for enforcement. (b) Written notification of alleged violations shall be given to the institution by the director. (c) Institutions shall provide a written respo…

(a) Degree-granting authority of any institution which no longer meets the standards established by rules shall be suspended or revoked, pursuant to RSA 21-N:8-a,II(e). (b) Any institution which has not conducted regular instruction for 3 consecutive years and whose charter has n…

Any institution dissatisfied with the commission's decision may request a hearing within 60 days of the date of the commission's decision. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Hedc 407.03 #10429, eff 10-5-1313 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Hedc 400) Amended by Number 50, Filed De…

(a) Fees for commission reviews and actions, and professional stipends, shall be as specified in table Hedc 400-1 below. Table Hedc 400-1 Schedule of Required Institutional Fees Action Fee INCORPORATION New institution - main campus in New Hampshire $10,000 Out-of-state incorpora…

(a) "Approved period" means service in the armed services of the United States during: (1) December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946; (2) June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955; (3) February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975; (4) August 2, 1990 through a final date of the Gulf War conflict; or (5) …

(a) The scholarships for orphans of veterans shall be used only to assist in the payment of the following expenses at a New Hampshire public institution of higher education: (1) Board; (2) Room rent; and (3) Books and supplies. (b) Scholarships shall only be awarded to eligible s…

(a) Each applicant for a scholarship under the scholarships for orphans of veterans, shall make application for orphans of veterans, by supplying the following information: (1) Applicant's name; (2) Applicant's mailing address; (3) Applicant's present legal residence; (4) Applica…

(a) An applicant for a scholarship shall: (1) Be a New Hampshire resident for 12 consecutive months preceding the date of enrollment; (2) Be between the ages of 16 and 25; and (3) Be the child of a parent, either mother or father, who served in the United States armed services du…

The amount of the award shall be determined by the higher education commission by equally dividing the annual state appropriation by the number of full-time equivalent eligible applicants. This amount shall be multiplied by the individual eligible student's full-time equivalency …

The checks for the scholarships shall be mailed directly to the recipient. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Hedc 501.06 #10633, eff 7-2-14 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Hedc 500)

Scholarships may be renewed for a maximum of 4 awards until the recipient attains the age of 26 years, whichever occurs first. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Hedc 501.07 #10633, eff 7-2-14 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Hedc 500)

(a) "New Hampshire resident" means a student who has been a resident of the state as defined in RSA 21:6-a. (b) "Parent" means: (1) A person's father or mother, provided both are living; (2) If one parent is deceased, the remaining parent; (3) If one parent has custody of an unem…