CECU: Career Education Colleges and Universities
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  • Home
  • About
    • CECU Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • State Associations
    • Student Success Stories >
      • Black Success Stories
  • Membership
    • Education Membership
    • Allied Membership
    • Associate Membership
    • International Membership
    • Financial Advisory Council
    • Current Members
  • Advocacy
    • Government Relations Updates >
      • Government Relations Update Archive
    • Higher Education Act
    • Regulation >
      • Accreditation & Innovation
      • Borrower Defense to Repayment
      • Gainful Employment
      • State Authorization
    • CECU PAC
  • News
    • Releases and Statements
    • CECU In The News
    • CER Magazine
    • Podcast
    • Publications
  • Events
    • Convention
    • Executive Summit
    • Hill Day
    • Leadership Institute
    • Webinars
  • Resources
    • CECU Resource Center
    • Certification

About Us

Career Education College and Universities (CECU) is the national association representing private, post-secondary career schools. CECU has more than 1,000 campuses and affiliate members throughout North America.
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Career education institutions equip students across the country with career skills – from allied health and nursing to mechanics, welding and the trades, culinary, cosmetology, and truck driving, to name a few. Member institutions offer programs ranging from diploma and credential to associate, baccalaureate, and beyond. Over half the institutions in the sector are less than 2-year programs, and our membership reflects this same ratio. 

Most CECU member institutions participate in federal student financial assistance programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. In order to participate, institutions must be licensed by the state in which they are located, accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body, and approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Many CECU member institutions also participate in other federal, state, and local education and workforce training programs.

Mission

Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) supports the work of our members in providing access, opportunity, and quality education to students seeking new or enhanced career skills. The association engages in advocacy, communications, professional development, and research that advances the work of the postsecondary career education sector.
Career Education Colleges and Universities
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