About ASPIRA City College Accreditation | Why it Matters

Since opening its doors in 1974, non-profit ASPIRA City College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to student and graduate success. Providing quality career education for future Medical Secretaries, and Computer Support Specialists, each defined by the U.S. Department of Labor as a Bright Outlook Career, ASPIRA City College is:

  • Accredited by The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
  • Licensed to operate by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department’s State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
  • Approved to provide financial aid to those who qualify by the United States Department of Education.

This kind of accreditation and public recognition matters when choosing a college, whether you’re an adult student, just returned home from serving in the armed forces, or a high school student preparing to graduate. It means that ASPIRA City College upholds vital education standards, and the results are proven.

With close to 50 years of experience and well-recognized programs in Allied Health and Information Technology, we’ve helped prospective students from various backgrounds achieve success—and we are ready to do the same for you.

  1. We observe ethical practices and standards in the recruitment, admission, and placement of students.
  2. Our admission representatives inform prospective students sufficiently before they apply and do not pressure them to enroll.
  3. Graduation, employment, and placement rates are verified.
  4. ASPIRA City College administrators and managers have the necessary experience and abilities to manage an institution effectively.
  5. Faculty have the educational and occupational experience to teach the programs effectively.
  6. Instructors receive ongoing professional training and attend continuing education courses to keep up-to-date in their fields and instructional techniques.
  7. Student-centered services are in place to respond to needs for the following:
    • Academic advising
    • Tutoring
    • Testing
    • Graduate employment assistance
    • And more
  8. Program advisory boards, including members of the employment community, meet regularly to ensure that the school’s curricula serve employment community needs.
  9. Library and learning resources are adequate to support the programs offered.
  10. Facilities and training equipment are up to date, kept in good repair, and sufficient in number.

O*NET is a program within the U.S. Department of Labor that serves as the nation’s number one source for occupational information. It defines “Bright Outlook” careers as those expected to experience a higher-than-average demand by employers and faster-than-average growth over the next ten years. Bright Outlook Careers demonstrate at least one of the following criteria:

  • Projected to grow faster than average (employment increase of 7% or more) over the period 2018-2028
  • Projected to have 100,000 or more job openings over the period 2018-2028

Our Authorizations, Memberships, and Affiliations

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AUTHORIZATIONS

PHEAA PA Higher Education Assistance Agency
DL Direct Student Loan Program
FSEOG Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
FPGP Federal Pell Grant Program
FWS Federal Work-Study Program
OVR Office of Vocation Rehabilitation
VA PA Department of Education for Training Veterans
WIOA Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
TAA Trade Adjustment Act

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

  • Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators (PAPSA)
  • National Technical Honor Society, Chapter #4188 (NTHS)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) | Certified Testing Site
  • CompTIA Authorized Academy
  • Official Testing Center for the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

PA Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools

607 South Drive, Floor 3E, Harrisburg, PA 17120
https://www.education.pa.gov
P : 717-783-6788
E : [email protected]

Accrediting Commission of Careers Schools and Colleges

2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 30, Arlington VA 22201
http://www.accsc.org/
P : 703.247.4212
E : [email protected]

It’s Time to Go for Better – Start Today!

To learn more about ASPIRA City College and how our programs can prepare you for a successful career and a better future, contact us in Philadelphia, PA, today. Even better, schedule a virtual visit for all the information you’ll need to make the best choices possible for your future.

If you are ready to get your future underway, contact admissions for assistance or APPLY NOW.

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