R152-34a-201. Application Process

  (1) To obtain a certificate of postsecondary state authorization, an applicant shall:

  (a) submit to the division a completed application form, as provided by the division;

  (b) attach to the application:

  (i)(A) a copy of the school's accreditation statement; and

  (B) if the applicant does not meet the criteria stated in Section 13-34a-203, audited financial statements pursuant to this Subsection (2);

  (ii) a list of all current course offerings;

  (iii) a copy of the school's tuition schedule and total program cost(s); and

  (iv) a copy of the school's refund policy;

  (c) comply in all respects with Section 13-34a-203 or Section 13-34a-204 as applicable;

  (d) sign and notarize a statement that the owner of the school or similar controlling individual:

  (i) has read and understood Section 13-34a et seq and these rules; and

  (ii) agrees to operate in full compliance with Section 13-34a et seq and these rules; and

  (e) pay the nonrefundable application fee.

  (2) A school that is required to submit audited financial statements pursuant to this Subsection (1)(b)(i)(B) shall submit:

  (a) the audited financial statements that were completed or provided to an accrediting agency in conjunction with the school's most recent accreditation review; and

  (b) audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year.

  (3)(a) A postsecondary school that submits an application for a certificate of authorization under this Subsection R152-34a-201 is not required to apply concurrently with the division for registration as a postsecondary proprietary school under Section 13-34 et seq.

  (b) For the purpose of Section 13-34-107(1)(b)(ii), a certificate of state authorization issued under this Subsection R152-34a-3 establishes an exemption to the registration requirement that otherwise applies to a person operating as a postsecondary proprietary school.