Name:Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities
Acronym:APSCU
Description:
The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities is a voluntary membership organization of accredited, private,
postsecondary schools, institutes, colleges and universities that provide career-specific educational programs. APSCU has
over 1,800 members that educate and support almost two million students each year for employment in over 200 occupational
fields. APSCU member institutions cover the full gamut of postsecondary education: from short-term certificate and diploma
programs, to two- and four-year associate and baccalaureate degrees, to master's and doctoral programs. Some of the occupational
fields for which APSCU institutions provide programs include: information technology; allied health; business administration;
commercial art; radio and television broadcasting; and culinary and hospitality management. Most APSCU member institutions
participate in federal student financial assistance programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. In order to participate,
they must be licensed by the state in which they are located, accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body, and
approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Many APSCU member schools and colleges also participate in other federal, state
and local education and workforce training programs. In addition, the Imagine America Foundation has provided over $35 million
in scholarships to high school graduates attending APSCU member schools, institutes, colleges and universities. The Foundation
recently received the highest award from the American Society of Association Executives for innovative education and training
initiatives.
Stakeholder(s):
- Private Postsecondary Schools
- Institutes
- Colleges
- Universities
