Question 1

What does accreditation cost?

Accepted Answer

Fee information is provided upon inquiry.

Question 2

How can I verify a school's accreditation?

Accepted Answer

Check the Accredited Institutions directory or email info@citeaccreditations.com.

Question 3

How long does the process take?

Accepted Answer

The timeline depends on how quickly an institution completes its application and self-study. CITE will discuss expected timelines during the inquiry stage.

Question 4

Does a school have to be non-denominational?

Accepted Answer

No. CITE welcomes institutions from any Christian tradition that affirm our Statement of Principles and meet our standards.

Question 5

Is CITE recognized by the U.S. Department of Education?

Accepted Answer

No. CITE is a private, faith-based accrediting organization. Its accreditation does not confer eligibility for federal financial aid or state licensure.

Question 6

Will other schools accept credits from a CITE-accredited institution?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance of transfer credit is always decided by the receiving institution.

Question 7

Does CITE accredit online schools?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CITE accredits institutions that teach in person, online, or in a hybrid format.

Question 8

Does CITE accredit honorary degrees?

Accepted Answer

CITE accredits institutions, not individual degrees. Accredited institutions may award honorary degrees, but they must clearly identify them as honorary and may not present them as earned degrees.