The Higher Learning Commission is required by the U.S. Department of Education to assure that all its member institutions are complying with the expectations of specific regulations accreditors must enforce as part of their federal recognition. In addition, the Commission is required to review the institution’s compliance with its Title IV program responsibilities. Compliance with these requirements by both intuitions and the Commission is necessary to ensure that institutions accredited by the Commission are eligible for federal financial aid.

The below outlines the contact/credit hour standard at the University of Detroit Mercy for both face-to-face and online delivery courses. Draft statement (requires an active TitanConnect username and password to view).