SARA Expands Reach for Online Programs
State Auth Update
Ohio State is officially a SARA member. Translation? More opportunity for our online programs to reach students outside of Ohio. Less risk due to state authorization regulations. Fewer fees to offer our programs nationally.
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, also known as SARA, is an agreement establishing national standards for interstate offerings of postsecondary distance education. The agreement makes it easier for students to take online courses offered by schools based in another state. SARA gives Ohio State the ability to advertise online programs, recruit students, and house faculty in other member states.
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