2026 Legislative Policy Conference - Registration is OPEN!

April 26, 2026 – Irvine, CA

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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.”

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

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Tech Outlook 2026: What Higher Ed Tech Leaders Expect this Year

Campus Technology  Rhea Kelly January 29, 2026 In an open call last month, we asked higher education technology leaders for their predictions on how the tech landscape will change for colleges and universities in the coming year. Not surprisingly, artificial intelligence looms large on the horizon…
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DeVry Embeds AI Literacy in All Courses

Inside Higher Ed Joshua Bay January 30, 2026 A new initiative at DeVry University aims to give students the technical skills and strategic thinking needed to thrive in an AI-driven workforce. As artificial intelligence continues to redefine how we learn and work, DeVry University will embed AI lit…
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ED Takes Another Step Toward Finalizing Loan Limits

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake January 30, 2026 The rule is slated to take effect July 1. However, significant pushback is anticipated from Congress and higher ed groups in the weeks to come. The Department of Education has taken its penultimate step in finalizing a new rule that will put a limit …
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