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. Academic degree granting institutions are governed by a different law and should reference Institutional Licensure.

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., which 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.

Proprietary School Law

Proprietary Schools Law

2024 Legislative Changes to Proprietary Schools Law

Louisiana Administrative Code

Student Resources

Student Transcript / Verification Request Process

Student Complaint Procedure

Closed School – Student Claim Form

Current Schools

Currently licensed schools should submit all renewal applications, staff applications, new program applications, program change applications and any other updates related to a change in the school’s name, address, or accreditation status through the online application management system: https://laregents.edvera.com/. Schools should contact their primary reviewer with questions about potential changes prior to implementation to ensure the school remains in compliance.

Policies & Procedures

Forms

Additional Resources

Annual Student Data

- All licensed schools are required to submit student level data annually at the end of each fiscal year. This data is collected in July/August and submitted via a custom data portal.
- Data Portal – Only open during the submission period
- Student Data Portal Resources

Potential Schools

If you are interested in starting a proprietary school, or opening a new branch, please start here. Potential applicants should review the law and code above, as well as the documents below. Please pay special attention to the PSC-14, or Application Check List, as it lists all components of a complete and compliant application, as required by law. All applications are completed via an online application management system, but potential applicants must register for an initial license training webinar prior to receiving access. You can request a training packet below.

PSC-14 Proprietary School License Requirements Checklist

License Application Packet Request Form

Process Guide: Initial Proprietary School License Application

2024-25 Proprietary Schools Training Schedule

PLEASE NOTE – All initial applications must be submitted in the online application management system. Potential applicants may request access to the system after each monthly training webinar. DO NOT MAIL any materials to the office without speaking to the staff first.
Recognized Exemption Request Form – For businesses with occupational training offerings that are exempt under LA Proprietary School Law.

Proprietary Schools Commission

The Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools meets six times a year to review initial and renewal applications as well as any change of ownership applications or submissions of new Associates of Occupational Studies offerings. The Commission’s recommendations are sent to the Board of Regents for final approval. The Commission will also hear any alleged violations of Proprietary School law as an administrative hearing if the need arises.

Institutional Licensure

In Louisiana, Academic degree granting institutions are authorized under LA R.S. 1808. To find out more about becoming an academic degree granting institution, visit the page below.

Proprietary Schools