Out-of-State Student Guidelines
Columbus State online courses and programs are permitted in all fifty states, including
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Complaint Process
Columbus State is dedicated to resolving all student complaints in a fair and timely
manner. Out-of-state students are encouraged to resolve their issues by following
the college complaint process. Concerns may also be addressed to Thomas Erney, Ph.D., Dean of Distance Learning
at 614-287-2532 or terney@cscc.edu. In compliance with US Department of Education regulations, Columbus State provides
a list of state agencies with complaint contact information for individual states.
If necessary, students may also contact Columbus State's state licensing agency -
Ohio Department of Higher Education, 25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, 614-466-6000, or the college's accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, 800-621-7440.
Licensure Programs
Out-of-state students interested in a professional license program at Columbus State
should first contact their home state licensing agency or the professional association. Ohio licensing requirements may not apply in other
states.
Professional Licensing Agencies