1. The applicant postsecondary institution completes an order form for the application manual. The form along with a non-refundable fee in the amount of $100.00 is submitted to The Association of Online Academic Excellence.
   
   
2. The AOAEX will send the application manual for accreditation to the institution within five (5) business days of receipt of payment.
   
   
3. The applicant postsecondary institution then completes both the application and information sections of the application for accreditation and returns it to the AOAEX with full payment.
   
   
4. The AOAEX reviews the application and documentation. An appropriate assessor is assigned.
   
   
5. The assessor uses any obtainable methods to verify the accuracy of the information submitted, which may include, but not be limited to, contacting the postsecondary institution to discuss the completeness of the application and request any additional quality documentation. Once documentation is reviewed for completeness the assessment process begins.
   
   
6. The assessment is performed and includes a review and examination of all documentation and records submitted. A written report of any negative findings is provided to the applicant postsecondary institution within ninety (90) days.
   
   
7. The applicant postsecondary institution may respond to any deficiencies with a written corrective action response.
   
   
8. The corrective action is reviewed by the AOAEX assessor and the outcome is communicated to the applicant postsecondary institution as well as to the AOAEX staff.
   
   
9. Accreditation is granted when all concerns are resolved and all fees are paid in full.
   

Accreditation fee: $2,000.00

Annual Renewal of Accreditation:  $750.00

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