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US Accreditation
Confirm that the U.S. institution is affiliated with one of the following regional academic associations via AACRAO or association website: Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools (Middle States Commission on Higher Education as of 2013); Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities (formerly Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges); Higher Learning Commission (formerly North Central Association of Colleges and Schools); New England Commission of Higher Education; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Foreign Accreditation
The official recognition status of the degree granting institution is verified through the appropriate educational authority in a country, such as, the Ministry of Education or other governmental authority.
The World Higher Education Database is a search engine that provides information about higher education systems worldwide, including degrees offered, school contact information, affiliations, and accreditation. The database is maintained by the International Association of Universities.