To maintain eligibility to offer federal financial aid to students, Martin Luther College is required to comply with specific regulations.

The Higher Learning Commission

Martin Luther College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission since 1995.  (Prior to 1995, the synod operated two colleges, Dr. Martin Luther College (accredited in 1980) and Northwestern College (accredited in 1981).   The next reaffirmation of accreditation takes place in the 2028-2029 academic year.

For more accreditation information visit The Higher Learning Commission website (Martin Luther College Accreditation) or click on the HLC Logo on the right side of the page.

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Martin Luther College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71.  Registration is not an endorsement of the institution.  Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. (Minnesota Office of Higher Education / 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350 / St. Paul, MN  55108 /  www.ohe.state.mn.us  /  651-642-0533)

As an accredited institution, Martin Luther College is required to comply with specific regulations as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Compliance with these requirements ensures that MLC remains eligible for federal financial aid.

Consult the MLC Consumer Information Page for many of the required disclosures.

Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

The early childhood education, elementary education, middle, and secondary education programs are approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Detailed information about licensure is available on the Licensure pages of the website.

Martin Luther College is required by the U.S. Department of Education to provide information related to professional licensure and enrollment in professional licensure programs to students considering enrollment.

One federal regulation for all colleges and universities is to communicate publicly and directly to prospective and current students about academic programs that meet or do not meet the education requirements for specific professional licensure in the student’s home state regardless of the delivery mode of the program.

In addition, the regulation requires that all programs preparing students for occupations reqquiring state licensure ensure that students enrolling, are located in a state or territory for which the program meets requirements.

For the purposes of professional licensure disclosure, Martin Luther College will determine student location based on the Student Location policy.

Martin Luther College’s mission is to train men and women to meet the public ministry needs of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) . . .  To receive an assignment to a WELS school upon graduation, students must be eligible for a Minnesota teaching license. Students enrolling are asked to review the Minnesota Licensure Eligibility Attestation form and confirm their understanding of licensure requirements and assignment eligibility.

Students can review licensure requirements for states other that Minnesota (Out-of-State Teaching License Requirements).