Accreditation & Compliance
Merge & Ross University Division maintains compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation requirements. Our programs are approved by the U.S. Department of Education, Texas Workforce Commission, and Texas Real Estate Commission. We are actively pursuing regional accreditation through SACSCOC.
Accreditation & Approvals
Merge & Ross University Division is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an eligible institution for Title IV federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and Federal Work-Study.
- Institutional eligibility under 34 CFR Part 600
- Program integrity standards (34 CFR Part 668)
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy
- Return of Title IV funds (R2T4) compliance
- Annual IPEDS data reporting
- Gainful Employment disclosure requirements
All workforce development and continuing education programs are approved by the Texas Workforce Commission under the Career Schools and Colleges division. TWC approval ensures programs meet Texas labor market needs.
- TWC Career Schools and Colleges certification (Tex. Educ. Code §132)
- Annual program outcome reporting
- Job placement rate disclosure
- Refund policy compliance (TWC Rule §807.64)
- Student complaint process (TWC Rule §807.66)
- Instructor qualification verification
All real estate pre-licensing and continuing education courses are approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission under the Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1101. TREC approval is required for courses to count toward the Texas Sales Agent and Broker license.
- TREC Education Provider License (Tex. Occ. Code §1101.457)
- Course approval for all pre-licensing hours (180 hours for Sales Agent)
- Instructor qualification: 5+ years active license experience
- Course content compliance with TREC curriculum guidelines
- Exam administration standards
- CE provider renewal every 2 years
Merge & Ross University Division is pursuing regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the regional accrediting body for degree-granting institutions in the southern United States.
- Compliance Certification (Principles of Accreditation)
- Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) development
- Institutional effectiveness documentation
- Faculty credentials and qualifications
- Student learning outcomes assessment
- Financial stability and sustainability
The Accounting and Business Administration programs are pursuing AACSB accreditation, the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. AACSB accreditation signals that a school meets the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and curriculum development.
- Strategic management and innovation
- Learner success outcomes
- Thought leadership and engagement
- Curriculum management and assurance of learning
- Faculty qualifications (AQ/PQ standards)
- Financial strategies and allocation
The Public Administration programs are pursuing NASPAA accreditation, the global standard in public service education. NASPAA accreditation ensures that graduates are prepared for leadership in public service, nonprofit, and government sectors.
- Managing public service organizations
- Participating in and contributing to the public policy process
- Analyzing, synthesizing, thinking critically, solving problems
- Articulating and applying a public service perspective
- Communicating and interacting productively with a diverse workforce
Merge & Ross University Division holds a Certificate of Authority from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to operate as a degree-granting institution in the state of Texas.
- Institutional application and review (19 Tex. Admin. Code §7.8)
- Financial stability documentation
- Academic program approval
- Faculty qualifications review
- Facilities and technology assessment
- Annual reporting requirements
Required Disclosures & Documentation
The following documents are required by federal law, state regulation, or accreditation standards. All documents are available upon request from the Office of the Registrar.
Graduation rates, transfer-out rates, and student outcomes (20 U.S.C. §1092)
Campus crime statistics and security policies (20 U.S.C. §1092(f))
Student educational records privacy rights (20 U.S.C. §1232g)
Disability services and accommodations (42 U.S.C. §12101)
Sex discrimination prohibition (20 U.S.C. §1681)
Estimated cost of attendance after financial aid (HEA §132)
Program-level earnings and debt data (34 CFR Part 668)
Texas Workforce Commission required refund schedule (TWC Rule §807.64)
Official TREC-approved course completion documentation
Standards for maintaining Title IV eligibility
Annual assessment of student learning outcomes and institutional goals
Documentation of all instructor qualifications per SACSCOC standards
Texas Southern University Adopted Curriculum
Merge & Ross University Division has adopted the curriculum framework of Texas Southern University (TSU), a historically Black university (HBCU) located in Houston, Texas. TSU's curriculum is enhanced with Harvard Business School case study methodology, creating a uniquely rigorous academic experience.