Professional Licensure Requirements

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. 668.43, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) provides the following disclosure related to whether a program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in a State/Territory This disclosure does not guarantee approval or denial of licensure. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in State requirements that may have occurred after July 1, 2024, which is the date the disclosure was last updated. Current and prospective students are encouraged to contact their State’s licensure authority to review all licensure and certification requirements for the states in which they intend to seek employment; students who intend to change states should review their new states' requirements by contacting their new state's licensure authority. If you have any questions, please contact the program directly.

Student Attestation Requirement: Per 34 C.F.R. 668.14 (b) (32), for any program offered online (or even just one course) to a student in a state or territory outside of Illinois, the institution must determine the program meets the licensure/certification requirements in the state where the student is located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, otherwise the student cannot be enrolled. However, enrollment is possible if the student can attest that they will seek employment in a state where the institution satisfies the educational requirements. This attestation is not binding, and the student can change their mind after the initial enrollment period.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. 668.43, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) provides the following disclosure related to whether a program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in a State/Territory This disclosure does not guarantee approval or denial of licensure. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in State requirements that may have occurred after July 1, 2024, which is the date the disclosure was last updated. Current and prospective students are encouraged to contact their State’s licensure authority to review all licensure and certification requirements for the states in which they intend to seek employment; students who intend to change states should review their new states' requirements by contacting their new state's licensure authority. If you have any questions, please contact the program directly.

Student Attestation Requirement:  Per 34 C.F.R. 668.14 (b) (32), for any program offered online (or even just one course) to a student in a state or territory outside of Illinois, the institution must determine the program meets the licensure/certification requirements in the state where the student is located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, otherwise the student cannot be enrolled. However, enrollment is possible if the student can attest that they will seek employment in a state where the institution satisfies the educational requirements. This attestation is not binding, and the student can change their mind after the initial enrollment period.

As of August 1, 2024, NEIU's Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program, combined with its Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA) program, meets the CPA licensure educational requirements set by all U.S. state and territorial Boards of Accountancy, except for California, with American Samoa not listed as having a state board according to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). Graduates of the MSA program with bachelor's degrees from other institutions are advised to seek guidance from the ABLF department to evaluate their background and determine their eligibility for CPA licensure in various states and territories. This disclosure is current as of August 1, 2024, and does not encompass any changes in state or territory requirements subsequent to this date. It is advisable for students to directly communicate with the licensing authority in their respective state or territory to authenticate all licensure and certification stipulations applicable to the jurisdictions in which they intend to practice. For more information about NEIU's accounting programs, please contact the Accounting Programs Coordinator at MSAccounting@neiu.edu.

Student Attestation Requirement: Per 34 C.F.R. 668.14 (b) (32), for any program offered online (or even just one course) to a student in a state or territory outside of Illinois, the institution must determine the program meets the licensure/certification requirements in the state where the student is located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, otherwise the student cannot be enrolled. However, enrollment is possible if the student can attest that they will seek employment in a state where the institution satisfies the educational requirements. This attestation is not binding, and the student can change their mind after the initial enrollment period.

"In accordance with 34 C.F.R. 668.43, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) provides the following disclosure related to whether a program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in a State/Territory This disclosure does not guarantee approval or denial of licensure. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in State requirements that may have occurred after July 1, 2024, which is the date the disclosure was last updated. Current and prospective students are encouraged to contact their State’s licensure authority to review all licensure and certification requirements for the states in which they intend to seek employment; students who intend to change states should review their new states' requirements by contacting their new state's licensure authority. If you have any questions, please contact the program directly.

Student Attestation Requirement:  Per 34 C.F.R. 668.14 (b) (32), for any program offered online (or even just one course) to a student in a state or territory outside of Illinois, the institution must determine the program meets the licensure/certification requirements in the state where the student is located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, otherwise the student cannot be enrolled. However, enrollment is possible if the student can attest that they will seek employment in a state where the institution satisfies the educational requirements. This attestation is not binding, and the student can change their mind after the initial enrollment period."