Welcome to the EAB

The Wisconsin Educational Approval Board (EAB) is a postsecondary education agency that is charged with the following responsibilities:

• Evaluating and approving private trade, technical, career, distance learning, and degree-granting schools.
• Collecting and disseminating student outcome and satisfaction information from schools.
• Performing annual reviews of schools.
• Conducting regular on−site evaluations of schools.
• Holding schools accountable for improving their performance and effectiveness.
• Supporting options for innovative and quality programs offered by schools.

Information about the types of institutions the EAB does not regulate is available from a listing of exempt schools.

Our Mission Statement

To protect Wisconsin's consumers and support quality educational options.

Strategic Values & Goals

• Assure Wisconsin consumers that EAB-approved schools are well run, educationally sound, and financially stable.
• Protect consumers and help schools through regulatory enforcement and processes that are reasonable, consistent, firm, fair, and timely.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the private postsecondary education sector by supporting the success of students and schools.
• Regularly update and/or revise applicable statutes, administrative rules, and oversight policies and procedures to reflect changes in the career education sector.

Explore Our Web Site:

• Use our improved school search tool to find an approved school.
• Wisconsin Directory of Private Postsecondary Schools (1.4 MB) which supports interactive navigation.
• What types of schools are not subject to EAB approval.
• Learn the difference between state approval and accreditation.
• Need directions for visiting the EAB?
• Contact our staff if you have any questions.