State Authorization and Student Eligibility
The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions offering online programs across state lines to comply with each state’s regulations. As such, San Diego Global Knowledge University (SDGKU) may only enroll students in states where it is licensed, authorized, registered, certified, or formally exempt, or where authorization is not required. SDGKU does not enroll students in states where approval is required and has not been granted.
📞 For questions or documentation requests, contact our Director of Admissions and Registrar at (619) 934-0797.
✅ States Where SDGKU May Enroll Students
These states/territories permit SDGKU to enroll students through one of the following: authorization, formal exemption, or because authorization is not required.
| State/Territory | Status | Agency / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| American Samoa | Not Required | American Samoa Board of Higher Education |
| Arizona | Not Required | Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education |
| California | Licensed | Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education |
| Colorado | Not Required | Colorado Commission on Higher Education |
| Florida | Not Required | Commission for Independent Education |
| Guam | Not Required | Guam Council on Post-Secondary Institution Certification |
| Hawaii | Not Required | Hawaii Postsecondary Education Authorization Program |
| Idaho | Not Required | Idaho State Board of Education |
| Illinois | Authorization |
Illinois Board of Higher Education
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| Kentucky | Not Required | Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education |
| Louisiana | Not Required | Louisiana Board of Regents |
| Maine | Not Required | Maine Department of Education |
| Michigan | Authorization | Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity – Office of Employment & Training |
| Missouri | Not Required | Missouri Department of Higher Education, Coordinating Board for Higher Education |
| Nebraska | Not Required | Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education |
| Nevada | Formal Exemption | Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education |
| New Hampshire | Not Required | Department of Education |
| Ohio | Not Required | Department of Higher Education & State Board of Career Colleges |
| South Carolina | Not Required | Commission on Higher Education |
| South Dakota | Not Required | Secretary of State |
| Tennessee | Not Required | Higher Education Commission |
| Texas | Not Required; SDGKU is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code | Higher Education Coordinating Board & Workforce Commission |
| Vermont | Not Required | Agency of Education |
| Washington | Not Required | Student Achievement Council |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Not Required | Virgin Islands Department of Education (State Office of Career and Technical & Adult Education |
🚫 States Where SDGKU Does Not Enroll Students
In the following states and territories, SDGKU is not licensed, registered, authorized, or exempt, and therefore does not enroll students residing in these locations:
| State/Territory | Status |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Not Licensed |
| Alaska | Not Exempted |
| Arkansas | Not Certified |
| Connecticut | Not Registered |
| Delaware | Not Approved |
| District of Columbia | Not Approved |
| Georgia | Not Authorized |
| Indiana | Not Authorized |
| Iowa | Not Registered |
| Kansas | Not Approved |
| Maryland | Not Registered |
| Massachusetts | Not Approved |
| Minnesota | Not Registered |
| Mississippi | Not Approved |
| Montana | Not Authorized |
| New Jersey | Not Authorized |
| New Mexico | Not Authorized |
| New York | Not Approved |
| North Carolina | Not Licensed |
| North Dakota | Not Exempted |
| Oklahoma | Not Registered |
| Oregon | Not Authorized |
| Pennsylvania | Not Registered |
| Puerto Rico | Not Approved |
| Rhode Island | Not Approved |
| Utah | Not Registered |
| Virginia | Not Certified |
| West Virginia | Not Exempted |
| Wisconsin | Not Approved |
| Wyoming | Not Registered |
💬 Filing a Complaint
SDGKU encourages students to begin with its internal dispute resolution process (informal or formal), as detailed the university Consumer Information webpage, Complaint Policy and Grievance Policies and Procedures. If needed, students may also file a complaint directly with their state agency. The following table provides contact information and complaint links for each state and territory:
🛑 Adverse Action Disclosure
There have been no adverse actions taken against San Diego Global Knowledge University by any state or regulatory agency.