As part of its Federal Compliance process, HLC requires institutions undergoing a comprehensive evaluation (initial or continued candidacy or accreditation) to publish basic information about the visit in appropriate publications and invite the public to provide written comments to HLC.

HLC forwards these comments to the evaluation team members and the institution. Questions about submitting a comment should be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Submit comments using the form below:

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Send mail to HLC:
Third-Party Comment on (insert name of college)
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411

Comments on these institutions are due in HLC's office no later than one month before the date the visit is scheduled to begin. HLC cannot guarantee that comments received after the due date will be considered.

Note: An individual with a specific dispute or grievance with an institution should see HLC's separate process for complaints. HLC cannot settle disputes between institutions and individuals, whether faculty, students or others. Complaints will not be considered as comments.

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