Proprietary School Section
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. 17:314et seq., (LINK TO LAW) 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.
Staff
Dr. Larry Tremblay
Associate Commissioner for Planning, Research and Performance
Ms. Carol Marabella
New School Contact
Program Administrator/Proprietary Schools
Ms. Chandra Cheatham
Financial Reviewer Contact
Administrative Coordinator
Ms. Kristi Gagne’
School Reviewer Contact
Assistant Program Manager/Proprietary Schools
Ms. Ann Evans
Solicitors and Student Contact
Transcripts/Records from Closed Schools
Administrative Assistant
Staff, Proprietary School Advisory Commission & Meeting Dates
- Proprietary Staff Directory
- Proprietary Schools Commission Members
- 2009 Proprietary Schools Commission Meeting Dates
Applications, Forms and Requests
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Applications
- License Application Packet Request Form
- Application for Licensure (Contact our office to ensure your plans meet the requirements of a Proprietary School.)
- Change of Ownership
- AOS Degree Information
- Deadlines
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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
- Request Form for Initial Proprietary School License Packet
- Request for Official Student Transcripts/Records from a Closed Proprietary School
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Request for Student Records from Closed Schools
Policies and Procedures
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Policies
- Application for AOS Degree
- Application for Licensure
- Initial or Change of Ownership
- Instructor Approval
- License Renewal Procedure
- Course of Instruction Procedure – Add or Amend
- Address Change Procedure
- Change Name of School Procedure
- Request for Licensure Packet
- School Closure Procedure
- Solicitor Permit Procedure - Add/Renew/Cancel
- Solicitors Handbook
- Student Complaint Procedure
- Qualifications of School Staff
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Procedures
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School Solicitor/Agent Information
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Rules, Regulations, Statute, and Cooperating Agencies
School Directories
Frequently Asked Questions about Proprietary Schools
