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LICENSING

DEC is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools. The Cosmetology Academy at DEC is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, and State Board of Cosmetology.

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APPROVALS

• Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Pennsylvania State Grant and Special Programs
• Pennsylvania Department of Education for Training Veterans
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the training of rehabilitation students (OVR)
• U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service for attendance by non-immigrant students
• Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board
• Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Area-Washington, Fayette, Greene and Beaver Counties

AUTHORIZATION

DEC is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools, to award diplomas and certificates upon the successful completion of the academic requirements of the respective programs.

The authorization to award Associate in Specialized Business Degrees has been granted to Douglas Education Center by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Degree Granting Division of the State Board of Private Licensed Schools.

DEC is approved by the United States Department of Education to offer federal student financial assistance programs such as:

• Federal Pell Grant Program
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work Study Program (student employment)
• Direct Loan Program
• Direct Plus Loan for Parents of Dependent Students