School Membership 2026

CAPPS is the voice of the Private Postsecondary sector in California. We help you protect your rights to operate your school in a business-like manner.

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Allied Membership 2026

As a products and services provider your visibility and one-on-one contact with member schools is the best way to successfully build up your business.

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Non-Accredited School Membership 2026
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Out of State Accredited Schools 2026
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The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) is the only California State Association representing the many diverse kinds of Private Postsecondary Schools in California.

“Our Mission is to serve the California private postsecondary sector by advocating for the interests of our members and students, enhancing and promoting the image of the sector, communicating State and National issues, and providing professional development opportunities for our sector.”

Resources

A whole host of resources vital to the development of your organization and your people

Professional Online Training
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State & Federal Resources
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CAPPS Legislative Watch
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Latest News

House Hearing Highlights Potential of Skills Transcripts

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott December 11, 2025 To one House Republican, learning and employment records “are the future.” Democrats are also on board but want safeguards to protect workers. Republicans and Democrats showed rare agreement in a House committee meeting on Wednesday, putting th…
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ED Seeks Public Comment on Accreditation Reform

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake December 11, 2025 Reforming the accreditation process has been a key focus for the Trump administration. Officials from the Education Department reinforced that Wednesday when they announced a request for information to solicit public feedback on updating the accredi…
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