Licensure & Associations
Florida Department of Education
Florida Coastal University is provisionally licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, License #13279. For more information about this institution, you may contact the Commission at 8659 Baypine Road, Suite 308, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, United States; or at 904-559-2176 or visit www.fldoe.org/cie.
Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE)
Florida Coastal University (FCU) has been awarded Full Accreditation by the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE).
This prestigious accreditation affirms FCU’s commitment to delivering world-class education that meets rigorous global standards of academic excellence, institutional integrity, and public accountability. Through QAHE’s voluntary, non-governmental review process, FCU has demonstrated its dedication to educational quality, transparency, and continuous institutional development.
QAHE, a globally recognized accrediting body, evaluates institutions against strict benchmarks of academic integrity, ethical practices, and quality assurance. Florida Coastal University’s achievement of full accreditation is a testament to its mission of providing accessible, innovative, and high-quality online education to learners worldwide.
QAHE is recognized internationally by respected quality assurance councils and higher education bodies, further underscoring the value of this accreditation.
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QAHE, a globally recognized accrediting body, evaluates institutions against strict benchmarks of academic integrity, ethical practices, and quality assurance. Florida Coastal University’s achievement of full accreditation is a testament to its mission of providing accessible, innovative, and high-quality online education to learners worldwide.
QAHE is recognized internationally by respected quality assurance councils and higher education bodies, further underscoring the value of this accreditation.
American Accreditation Association (AAA)
Florida Coastal University is a proud organizational member of the American Accreditation Association (AAA).
AAA is a globally recognized body committed to advancing quality assurance, accreditation standards, and institutional excellence in higher education. Through this membership, Florida Coastal University strengthens its dedication to delivering world-class education aligned with international benchmarks.
Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC)
Florida Coastal University is a member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) and provisionally licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, License #13279.
Provisional Licensure
Our academic programs are developed to meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. We are provisionally licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE), ensuring institutional integrity and credibility.
