Registration Information for Out-of-State Institutions of Higher Education Offering Online Education

Pursuant to the new law that took effect on July 1, 2012, out-of-state institutions that enroll Maryland students in fully online programs must register with the Commission.

The "Out-of-State Online Registration" provides information regarding the registration process

Initial Registration

Renewal Registration

Affidavit-Refund Policy.pdf
2023-2024 List of Programs
MHEC Field Placement Report.pdf (for programs with ten or fewer simultaneous student field placements in the same program and the same location in Maryland)

Financial Guarantee Documents

For-Profit Institutions Additional Documents

Application supporting documents, and copies of all mailed materials must be submitted via the Online Registration Portal. The registration fee, original signed notarized affidavit from the CEO/President, and financial guarantee if applicable should be submitted via certified mail to the below address.

Out-of-State Online Registration
Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 North Liberty Street, 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

The Out-of-State Online Registration Mailbox, onlinereg.mhec@maryland.gov, will be exclusively used for communication regarding online registration.

View the list of institutions determined to be in compliance with the requirements of the Education Article, §11-202.2 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR 13B.05.01 for fully online programs.

The Importance of Accreditation

Glossary (pdf)