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
• 2009 Directions for Original Application
• 2009 Original Application letter
• Bond Contract

Renewal applications

• Renewal application first quarter 2008-09
• Renewal application second quarter 2008-09
• Renewal application third quarter 2008-09
• Renewal application Fourth quarter 2008-09

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 2010
• 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