41st Annual Conference ~ October 1-3, 2025
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Allied Membership 2025

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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School Membership 2025

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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Non-Accredited School Membership 2025
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Out of State Accredited Schools 2025
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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

Under Secretary Nicholas Kent Sets Priorities for Higher Ed

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake August 5, 2025 Kent said Monday he will “restore the greatness of American higher education.” Some experts question how he’ll do that. Nicholas Kent, a career higher education policy expert and now the Department of Education’s under secretary, has made his pr…
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Kent Confirmed as Under Secretary

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott August 4, 2025 The U.S. Senate voted 50 to 45 to confirm Nicholas Kent as under secretary at the Education Department, where he’ll oversee higher ed policy, USA Today reported. Kent, who was most recently the deputy secretary of education in Virginia, has lobbied…
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