Mid-America College of Funeral Service and the Funeral Service associate and bachelor degree programs are accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org.

The ABFSE is an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education

Please press HERE to see an announcement about the current probationary accreditation status of the College.

About Accreditation

Accreditation is a voluntary activity initiated by the institution that requires a rigorous self-evaluation and an independent, objective appraisal of the overall educational quality by peers. Accreditation emphasizes quality assurance and a commitment to continuous quality enhancement.

State Authority to Operate

The Funeral Service Degree Programs and Mid-America College of Funeral Service are also authorized by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education. The degrees granted are: the Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service Degree, the Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Management Degree, and the Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Degree. The mailing address is: Board for Proprietary Education Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317-464-4400 extensions 138 and 141. Web: www.che.in.gov

State licensing agencies, higher education commissions, and other bureaus for private postsecondary education grant institutions to operate in their states.  Mid-America College participates in the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC – SARA). Being an approved NC-SARA college allows students from approved states to enroll into:

• Online programs
• Online courses