In the event a student believes they have been unfairly treated by Alaska Pacific University that cannot be resolved by the methods outlined in the University’s publications, including this website, the Student Handbook, Campus Life Handbook, Academic Appeals Process, or the APU Catalog – they have the right to contact our accrediting organizations and related governmental agencies.
Contact Alaska Pacific University
Alaska Pacific University
1-800-252-7528
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Filing complaints with APU’s State approval entity
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
PO Box 110505
Juneau, AK 99811-0505
Email: EED.ACPE-IA@alaska.gov
Consumer Protection and Student Complaints
Filing a complaint with APU’s accreditor
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Alaska Pacific University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Information regarding their complaint process can be found on the NWCCU website.
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
Alaska Pacific University is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). Information regarding their complaint process can be found on the IACBE website.
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Alaska Pacific University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Information regarding their complaint process can be found on the NCATE website.
Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation
Information regarding the complaint process with the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation can be found at the CAEP website.
Filing a complaint out-of-state
| State | Contact |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education |
| Alaska | Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education |
| Arizona | Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Department of Higher Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| California | Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education |
| Colorado | Colorado Department of Higher Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Connecticut | The Office of Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education Complaint Form |
| Delaware | Delaware Department of Education |
| Florida | Florida Department of Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Idaho | Idaho Board of Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Indiana | Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education |
| Iowa | Iowa College Student Aid Commission |
| Kansas | Board of Regents Student Grievance Procedure |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Board of Regents Student Grievance Procedure |
| Maine | Maine Department of Education |
| Maryland | Maryland Higher Education Commission Student Grievance Procedure |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Michigan | Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Student Grievance Procedure |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Office of Higher Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation |
| Missouri | Department of Higher Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Montana | Montana University System, Montana Board of Regents |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Department of Education, Private Postsecondary Career Schools Complaint Form |
| Nevada | Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education Student Complaints |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission Student Grievance Procedure |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Commission of Higher Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Higher Education Department Student Grievance Procedure |
| North Carolina | North Carolina Community College System, Office of Proprietary School Services Student Grievance Procedure |
| North Dakota | North Dakota State Board for Career and Technical Education |
| Ohio | Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Student Grievance Procedure |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education |
| Oregon | Department of Education – Private and Career Schools Office |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Board of Regents Student Grievance Procedure |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Higher Education Commission Complaint Form |
| Texas | Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Student Grievance Procedure |
| Utah | Utah Division of Consumer Protection Student Grievance Procedure |
| Vermont | Vermont State Board of Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Virginia | Private & Out-of-State Postsecondary Education Student Grievance Procedure |
| Washington | Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board |
| Washington DC | Education Licensure Commission |
| West Virginia | West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Student Grievance Procedure |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Educational Approval Board Student Grievance Procedure |
