CHEA
Education & Academia abbreviation · Academic
| Stands for | Council for Higher Education Accreditation |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
CHEA stands for Council for Higher Education Accreditation, an academic abbreviation.
National nonprofit, founded in 1996, that recognizes accrediting organizations and advocates for self-regulation through accreditation. It is separate from US Department of Education recognition, which determines eligibility for federal student aid.
Example: The accreditor is recognized by both CHEA and the US Department of Education.
Usage notes
CHEA maintains a public database of institutions and programs accredited by recognized accreditors. Some accreditors hold only one form of recognition. Diploma mills often cite fake or unrecognized accreditors, which CHEA warns students about.
Related abbreviations
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- Co-PI – Co-principal investigator
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- CRN – Course reference number
- CSS Profile – College Scholarship Service Profile