As a part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring high-quality education and compliance with state and federal regulations, we are pleased to inform you that Zane State College is a participating member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

What is NC-SARA?

NC-SARA is a national initiative designed to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions across state lines. As an NC-SARA member, Zane State College meets a set of rigorous standards designed to ensure a quality educational experience for students, no matter where they are located.

How Does This Benefit You? 

• Access to Quality Education: Our participation ensures that the courses and programs offered online meet established quality standards.
• Consumer Protection: NC-SARA membership provides additional protections to you as a student, including access to a clear and streamlined complaint resolution process for addressing concerns related to online education.
• Increased Educational Opportunities: You have the freedom to enroll in online courses and programs across member states without the complications of varying state regulations.

What Should You Do Next?

There is no immediate action required on your part. However, if you are an out-of-state student enrolled in online courses, please take a moment to review NC SARA Webpage for more details on how NC-SARA membership affects you.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@zanestate.edu or 740-588-1280. We are here to support your educational journey and ensure that you have the resources needed to succeed.

Thank you for being a valued member of our academic community.

Federal and state regulations require institutions of higher education to determine the State in which a student is located at the time of the student’s initial enrollment and/or upon formal receipt of a change of location from the student. The College must determine student location in order to disclose to the student state-specific professional licensure/certification information for their state of location and discuss whether the educational programs and curriculum at Zane State College, which satisfy licensure/certification in the state of Ohio, meet the requirements for the student’s state of location.

Zane State College is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which permits the College to enroll out-of-state students in online educational programs. Acceptance into an educational program or enrollment in course(s) is based on where the student is physically located while taking the course(s). This policy (per Ohio Admin Code Policy 3357:15-18-13) applies to all students taking credit-bearing courses at Zane State College including in-person, online, and military students.

Zane State College recognizes the student address on file in the student information system (SIS) as the student’s physical location. A student’s physical location is recorded in the SIS at the time of enrollment and will remain in effect unless and until the student provides official notification of change to the College.