Professional Licensure Disclosures

Thinking about attending JJC to earn a licensure or certification? If you currently reside in a state other than Illinois or plan to take your exam in another state after graduating from JJC, please read the information below.

Professional Licensure Disclosures

The U.S. Code of Federal Regulation [34 C.F.R. § 668.43(a)(5)(v)] requires institutions to communicate their licensure or certification requirements to prospective and current students. This information must be readily available.

Effective July 1, 2024 JJC must list:

(a) U.S. states for which the program curriculum meets educational requirements
(b) U.S. states for which the program curriculum does not meet education requirement

Please note that this applies to program curriculum. It does not apply to the ability to transfer a license to another state after obtaining a license in Illinois.

Before enrolling in a program, students are encouraged to review the information under the respective program to see if they can be licensed or certified in their desired state. Students are also encouraged to contact the licensing agency in their state to seek guidance before beginning a program outside of their state. 

If JJC has not determined whether a program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification outside Illinois or if you are unsure, you should contact the licensing entity in your state to check. You can also work with the JJC program coordinator to get your questions answered.

SARA institutions are required to provide related disclosures. Institutions that participate in federal student financial aid programs must meet similar federal requirements.

Additional SARA Information (Online Learning)

  • JJC Licensure and Certification Programs 

    The U.S. Code of Federal Regulation [34 C.F.R. § 668.43(a)(5)(v)] requires institutions to communicate their licensure or certification requirements to prospective and current students. This information must be readily available. 

    The JJC programs listed below lead to professional licensure or certification in Illinois.  If you are thinking about pursuing a career in another state, JJC recommends that you contact the licensing agency in that state before beginning at JJC. 

    Other JJC programs provide a path to national or industry certifications, which do not require disclosure. The programs listed below have state requirements. This may impact you if you live in or plan to move to another state. We are providing this information to you in multiple ways, in accordance with federal guidance. 

    JJC offers state licensure upon completion of the following programs: 


    While Joliet Junior College programs may meet all or a portion of the educational requirements in other states, the Professional Licensure Disclosure Charts detail whether each program listed above meets or does not meet the educational requirements in each U.S. state and territory. Please note, this applies to the program curriculum only; it does not apply to the ability to transfer a license to another state after obtaining a license in Illinois. Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing authority directly to determine whether Joliet Junior College’s program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state where they live or work. Please note, completing an academic program is typically only one aspect of meeting professional licensure requirements. Many states require that individuals meet additional requirements to qualify for licensure, including but not limited to the successful passage of state exams, background checks, fingerprinting, and the like. State laws, regulations, and policies governing professional licensure may change at any time. The decision to grant a license or certification is ultimately the purview of the state. Only state licensing agencies or boards can determine whether an academic program meets or partially meets educational requirements for licensure. The college cannot guarantee an individual’s attainment of any professional licensure or certification, in any field, in any jurisdiction. Lastly, while Illinois may not require licensure for employment in certain professions, other U.S. states or territories may. 

    If you are a prospective student, please contact the Admissions Office at (815) 280-2493 or admissions@jjc.edu with questions. 

    Current students should contact the appropriate program coordinator or academic advisor. Advisors can be reached at (815) 280-2673 or academicadvising@jjc.edu. 

  • State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)

    Online and Distance Education for Out-of-State Students 

    The State of Illinois and Joliet Junior College participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). The agreement allows member states, territories, and institutions to offer online courses to students who reside in other participating states. NC-SARA publishes a Professional Licensure Directory to provide contact information for five programs that lead to professional licensure. These programs have the most enrollments per the data provided by NC-SARA participating institutions.  

    Please note, this resource does not house regulations or requirements; it exclusively contains general contact information. Students may find this contact information helpful in their research on state licensure requirements in their locations. NC-SARA updates the contact information twice annually.