Private business and trade schools are educational institutions privately owned and operated for profit or nonprofit by an owner, partnership, or corporation offering business or trade and industrial courses usually associated with business training schools, trade schools or specialized skill training schools. Applications for an initial certificate of approval to conduct a private business and trade school, and for annual renewal of such certificates, shall be made on forms approved by the Department of Education. This new website contains helpful information and all applicable forms for anyone interested in this initiative.

Applications

• Original Approval Application Form
• 2012 Directions for Original Application
• 2012 Original Application letter
• Bondntract

2013 Quarterly Applications and Memorandum

• 1st  Quarter 2013 Application
• 2nd Quarter Renewal 2013 Application
• 3rd Quarter Renewal 2013 Application
• 4th Quarter Renewal 2013 Application
• 2013 Memorandum

Regulations and Guidelines

• 282 Private Business and Trade Schools-Regs
• Title14 Ch 85 State Code on PB&TS
• Guidelines for School Catalogue
• Closed School - Guidelines

Related Information

• Private Business & Trade School List 2013
• Tests to Benefit-List of tests
• Title IV information - applying for approval

New Course or Program

• Add Program or Course Application

Agent Application

• Agent Original and Renewal Applications