Contact: Jake Lynn Jake.lynn@storypartnersdc.com (917) 854.9663 April 8, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Subject: Attorneys General comment on ACICS re-recognition petition ACICS has not received comments made by state attorneys general to NACIQI with regard to ACICS’ application for reauthorization as an accreditor of higher education. The Council looks forward to reviewing all public comments and defending its merits before NACIQI in June # # # About ACICS Founded in 1912, ACICS is the largest national accrediting organization of degree-granting institutions. ACICS accredits professional, technical and occupational programs, and is one of only two national accreditors recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The mission of ACICS is to advance educational excellence at independent, nonpublic career schools, colleges and organizations in the United States and abroad. This is achieved through a deliberate and thorough accreditation process of quality assurance and enhancement, as well as ethical business and educational practices.