The Board of Regents oversees proprietary schools – private businesses owned by one person, a partnership, a limited liability company, or a corporation for the purpose of selling vocational/occupational courses to the general public. The responsibility of proprietary schools is to prepare individuals for gainful employment. These schools do not award academic degrees.
In order to meet the definition of a proprietary school, a private business must either maintain a physical facility within the state, have a mailing address within the state, or employ at least one representative within the state. All licensed proprietary schools in Louisiana must abide by the Louisiana Proprietary Schools Law, R.S. 17:3140.1 et seq., that was enacted in 1972. Proprietary schools are licensed by the Board of Regents and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Louisiana Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission.
Mailing AddressP. O. Box 3677
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677 Street Address
1201 North 3rd Street Suite 6-200
Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone Number
(225) 342-4253 Fax Number
(225) 342-3371
Staff
Courtney Britton Program Administrator (225) 219-7150 Chandra CheathamDirector of Procurement Services / Proprietary Schools Program Specialist (225) 219-7125 Mighan Johnson Assistant Program Manager (225) 219-7144 Nancy Beall Assistant Program Manager Dr. Randall Brumfield
Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Student Success (225) 342-4253
- Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission Members
- Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission Meeting Dates
- Proprietary Schools Advisory Commission Agendas and Minutes
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Applications
- Deadlines for Forms and Applications
- PSC-14 Proprietary School License Requirements Checklist
- License Application Packet Request Form
- Application for Initial Licensure (Contact our office to ensure your plans meet the requirements of a Proprietary School.)
- Change of Ownership
- AOS Degree Information
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Forms
- PSC-1 Application for Proprietary School License
- PSC-3 Surety Bond for Certificate of Registration
- PSC-4 Application for Solicitor Permit
- PSC-6 Blanket Bond for Solicitor (s) Permit
- PSC-9 Instructor Affidavit
- PSC-11 Application for Associate in Occupational Studies Degree
- PSC-12 Annual Renewal Fee Affidavit
- PSC-14 Proprietary School License Requirements Checklist (Contact our office to ensure your plans meet the requirements of a Proprietary School.)
- PSC-18 License Renewal Tuition Refund Affidavit
- Request Form for Initial Proprietary School License Packet
- Request Form for Official Student Transcripts/Records from a Closed Proprietary School
- Policies
- Procedures
- Statute, Administrative Code
- Accrediting Agencies, Co-Operating Agencies
- School Directory
- Frequently Asked Questions about Proprietary Schools