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State Authorization Information

Northampton Northampton Northampton The United States Department of Education requires that any institution offering distance education programs to students outside of its home state must acquire authorization from the states in which students reside. Regulations vary from state to state. 

Northampton University (USA) is approved by The State of Montana to participate in the National Council for State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. As a participating institution, Northampton University may offer online programming to students in other SARA member states without seeking authorization in that state. 

The list below summarizes Northampton University’s authorization status in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, indicating which online courses and programs are available to students from each state. The list below also notes which states are SARA members, indicating all online courses and programs are available in that state including any information of restrictions due to specific state requirements.

Alabama—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University will be able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Alabama.

Alaska—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Alaska.

Arizona—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Arizona.

Arkansas—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Arkansas.

California— Northampton University is not required to obtain approval or licensure by the State of California and may offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of California.

Colorado— is a SARA member state; and therefore Northampton University is not required to obtain authorization in Colorado for online degree programs, certificate programs, and courses.

Connecticut—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Connecticut.

Delaware—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Delaware.

District of Columbia—The District of Columbia is a SARA member, therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of the District of Columbia.

Florida— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Florida.

Georgia— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Georgia.

Hawaii—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Hawaii.

Idaho— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Idaho.

Illinois— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Illinois.

Indiana—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Indiana.

Iowa—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Iowa.

Kansas—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Kansas.

Kentucky — is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Kentucky. 

Louisiana—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Louisiana.

Maine—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Maine.

Maryland—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University will be able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Maryland.

Massachusetts is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University will be able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Massachusetts.

Michigan—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Michigan.

Minnesota— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is authorized to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Minnesota. 

Mississippi— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is authorized to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Mississippi. 

Missouri— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Missouri.

Montana—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Montana. In addition, Northampton University is incorporated and approved as a private institution by the State of Montana.  Northampton has the necessary authorization from the Board of Regents to offer post-secondary degree programs in the State of Montana. 

Nebraska— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Nebraska.

Nevada—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Nevada.

New Hampshire—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is authorized to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs, and online courses to residents of New Hampshire. 

New Jersey— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of New Jersey.

New Mexico—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of New Mexico.

New York— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of New York.

North Carolina—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of North Carolina.

North Dakota— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of North Dakota.

Ohio— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Ohio.

Oklahoma— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Oklahoma.

Oregon—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Oregon.

Pennsylvania— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Rhode Island.

South Carolina—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of South Carolina.

South Dakota—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of South Dakota.

Tennessee— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Tennessee.

Texas—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Texas.

Utah—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Utah.

Vermont— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Vermont.

Virginia—is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Virginia.

Washington—is a SARA member state, and therefore Northampton University is not required to obtain authorization in Washington for online degree programs, certificate programs, and courses.

West Virginia— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of West Virginia.

Wisconsin— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of West Virginia.

Wyoming— is a SARA member state; therefore Northampton University is able to offer all online degree programs, certificate programs and online courses to residents of Wyoming.

US Territories

Territory (Status: A = Approved, E = Exempt, I = In-process, N = Not accepting Applicants)

 

American Samoa (I) Northampton has sent a regulatory compliance inquiry to the territory. 

Federated State of Micronesia (I) Northampton has sent a regulatory compliance inquiry to the territory.

Guam (I) Northampton has sent a regulatory compliance inquiry to the territory. 

North Marianas (I) Northampton has sent a regulatory compliance inquiry to the territory. 

Puerto Rico (I) Northampton has sent a regulatory compliance inquiry to the territory.

Virgin Islands (I) Northampton has sent a regulatory compliance inquiry to the Virgin Islands.