Universal Technical Institute is affiliated with a variety of educational and industry- related agencies and organizations. Some assist the school in maintaining standards; others provide technical information for the development of educational methods and curriculum. Specific approvals indicate funding eligibility of financial aid for students. For more information or to view the campus licenses and accreditation documents, please visit the Office of the Campus President.
United States Department of Education
Universal Technical Institute is eligible to participate in the Federal student financial assistance programs administered by the Department of Education under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Universal Technical Institute is accredited by The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The ACCSC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an institutionally recognized accrediting agency.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Programs are approved for federal military and veteran educational benefits. Information regarding benefits may be obtained from Universal Technical Institute's veteran certifying official.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Universal Technical Institute operates FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician programs. Certificate #BN9T040R (Canton).
FAA Airmen Knowledge Testing (PSI/CATS)
Universal Technical Institute-Canton proctors FAA Airmen Knowledge Tests in their approved PSI/CATS facility located within the school. Certificate #ABS481034.
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT)
Universal Technical Institute located in Canton; MI is an accredited training provider.
North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
Universal Technical Institute located in Canton, MI is an approved Testing Organization (Provider ID 5510)
State Licensing
Arizona Locations: Approved and licensed to operate by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
California Locations: A Universal Technical Institute is a private institution that it is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (www.bppe.ca.gov). The approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Education Code and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Universal Technical Institute Representatives comply with all applicable legal requirements to recruit in the State of Nevada.
Florida Locations: Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-0400 Toll-free: 888-224-6684.
Illinois Location: The institution is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. 1 N. Old State Capital Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701-1377. Phone Number: (217) 782-2551 Fax Number: (217) 782-8548 Website: www.ibhe.org
Michigan Location: Universal Technical Institute is licensed to operate in the State of Michigan. All programs are approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic (LEO) Opportunity. Canton, MI campus is licensed to operate in the State of Michigan. All programs are approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
New Jersey Location: Approved and licensed to operate by the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
North Carolina Location: Licensed by the North Carolina Community College System Raleigh, NC. The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges is not an accrediting agency. Licensed by The University of North Carolina System, Raleigh, NC.
Long Beach, CA Campus Only: This school has been approved for Designation of an Out-of- State Proprietary School by the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
Texas Locations: Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges Section, Austin, TX.
Sacramento, CA Campus Only: Occupational Degree Programs - Universal Technical Institute of Northern California, Inc. is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree- granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Universal Technical Institute of Northern California, Inc. to advertise and recruit for specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov. (Non-Degree Programs) Authorized to operate in the state of Washington under WA RCW 28C.10. Licensed by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission.