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

Fewer Immigrant Families Submitting FAFSAs in California

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott May 12, 2026 The drop in applications is raising alarms among California advocacy groups about a potential “college access crisis.” California is seeing a steep decline in federal student aid applications from students whose parents aren’t U.S. citizens. The C…
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Repeal the Education Department’s 90/10 rule

The Washington Times Gerard Scimeca May 4, 2026 OPINION: For years, misaligned federal regulations have warped higher education by prioritizing political interests over students’ success. Under the Obama and Biden administrations, bureaucrats turned higher education policy into an anticompetitive…
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