Section 9-7-3-3.29 - REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONSThis section outlines the requirements for submitting applications to the Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration. The commission may request additional information needed to make a determination regarding any application.
3.29.1Initial Certificate of RegistrationThe commission must receive the following documents a minimum of 30 days prior to a Commission meeting before any action will be taken to approve an initial Certificate of Registration:
A. A completed Initial Certificate of Registration Form signed by the institution owner.B. A completed background check form signed by the institution owner(s).C. A fee (CPSCR Form 15 - Fee Schedule Form) in the amount specified in the current published Schedule of Fees (Appendix A).D. A School Surety Bond Form (CPSCR Form 2) completed by the bond-issuing insurance company or agency and signed by a Mississippi Resident Agent.E. A surety bond in the amount of the penal sum specified in the current Schedule of Fees (Appendix A).3.29.2Renewal of a Certificate of RegistrationTo avoid all penalties, the commission must receive the following items at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the current Certificate of Registration.
A.Renewal of a Certificate of Registration Form completed in its entirety and signed by the institution owner.B. An application fee (CPSCR Form 15 - Fee Schedule Form) in the amount specified in the current published Schedule of Fees (Appendix A).C. Any additional fee based on the institution's gross tuition income (Gross Annual Tuition Income Form) collected during the previous fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and according to the current published Schedule of Fees (Appendix A), if due.D. If the commission does not receive the application and renewal fees at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the institution's current Certificate of Registration, a Delinquent Fee may be charged, as detailed in the current Schedule of Fees (Appendix A).E. If the application for renewal of a Certificate of Registration and all monies due are not received by the expiration date of the current Certificate of Registration: b. The current Certificate of Registration will expire, and the institution must reapply as a new applicant after paying all monies owed.c. The offending institution and all annexes will be notified to cease operation.d. A copy of this notification will be sent to the office of the Mississippi Attorney General.F. A registered institution requesting a voluntary suspension shall make the request in writing within 30 days of the certificate's expiration date and pay the applicable fees as detailed in the current Schedule of Fees (Appendix A). The voluntary suspension will be reviewed annually and may be renewed only twice. After which, the institution's Certificate of Registration will be canceled.3.29.3New Programs of Study or Changes to Existing ProgramsThe following must be submitted to the commission prior to addition of a new program of study or changes to any existing program or course:
A. A completed Program of Study Form.B. A fee (CPSCR Form 15 - Fee Schedule Form) in the amount specified in the current published Schedule of Fees (Appendix A).C. Completed Instructor Data Forms for all new instructors required to implement the new program of study or course. * No programs of study may be offered to students until they have been approved by the commission.
3.29.4Instructor Data FormsThe Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration does not appoint instructors; however, the commission has a direct duty and responsibility in passing upon their qualifications.
An Instructor Data Form must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration for each instructor employed by the institution within in 10 days of hire. Transcripts, certificates, licenses, and verification of high school graduation must accompany the form.
3.29.5Institution Director Data FormsThe Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration does not appoint administrators; however, the commission has the authority and responsibility to pass upon their qualifications.
The School Director Data Form must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the commission each time the Chief Operating Officer of an Institution changes within 10 days of hire.
3.29.6Initial Agent PermitsAny person operating, enrolling, or recruiting on behalf of a proprietary institution is considered as an agent of that institution. No person may recruit on behalf of a registered institution without first registering with the commission as an agent.
The commission must receive the following documents within 10 days of hiring before any action will be taken to approve an Agent Permit:
A. A completed Application for Agent's PermitB. A fee (CPSCR Form 15 - Fee Schedule Form) in the amount specified in the current published Schedule of Fees (Appendix A).C. A surety bond (CPSCR Form 3 - Agent Surety Bond Form) in the amount stipulated in the current Schedule of Fees (Appendix A).3.29.7Agent Permit RenewalsThe commission must receive the following documents at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the current Agent Permit.
A. A completed Application for Agent's PermitB. A fee (CPSCR Form 15 - Fee Schedule Form) in the amount specified in the current published Schedule of Fees (Appendix A).C. A surety bond (CPSCR Form 3 - Agent Surety Bond Form) in the amount stipulated in the current Schedule of Fees (Appendix A).If the application for renewal of an Agent Permit and all monies due are not received by the expiration date of the Agent Permit:
A. The employing institution will be notified that the agent must not solicit or enroll students for the institution until a current Agent Permit is obtained.B. A copy of this notification will be sent to the office of the Mississippi Attorney General.C. The Agent must reapply for an Agent Permit as a new applicant.9 Miss. Code. R. § 7-3-3.29