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Appendix N State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Complaint Process


Per 34 C.F.R. 600.9(a) and 34 C.F.R. 668.43(b), students enrolled in classes at the Community College of Allegheny County should attempt to resolve any academic issues or complaints through the college’s standard procedure for filing academic grievances. If the issue is not or cannot be resolved after all internal procedures have been exhausted, the student may file a complaint with the state of residence or the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (the college’s primary accrediting agency). This is in compliance with the Federal Department of Education’s State Authorization Regulations.

To file a complaint with the state of Pennsylvania, please submit a completed Higher Education Complaint Form to:

Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education 
Pennsylvania Department of Education 
333 Market Street, 12th Floor 
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333