Federal Compliance Program

As a federally recognized accrediting agency, HLC is responsible for verifying that its member institutions comply with specific federal regulations, including, when applicable, Title IV program responsibilities. These requirements may be found in 34 CFR 668. Compliance with these requirements by both institutions and HLC is necessary to ensure that participating institutions remain eligible for federal financial aid.

UIC maintains compliance with HLC's Federal Compliance program through periodic reviews of its policies and procedures covering areas included in the compliance program: 1) Assignments of Credits, Program Length and Tuition, 2) Institutional Records of Student Complaints, 3) Periodic Review and Publication of Transfer Policies, 4) Practices for Verification of Student Identity, 5) Protection of Student Privacy, 6) Disclosure of Student Achievement Information, 7) Standing with States and Other Accreditors, and 8) Recruiting, Admissions and Related Institutional Practices.

The University's 2024 Federal Compliance Program report is available with UIC login.