Professional Licensure Disclosures

In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education, Nashua Community College provides information on relevant programs leading to professional licensure and certification. Nashua Community College offers programs that lead to professional licensure or certification within the state of New Hampshire that may be recognized in other states. Please note that professional licensure requirements may vary from state to state. Some states may require graduation from an approved program, while others may request compliance with requirements from national organizations. Specific amounts of training and/or passage of a state exam may be required for licensure or certification. 

In accordance with federal requirements, Nashua Community College is in the process of researching whether a particular program meets requirements for professional licensure or certification outside of New Hampshire . If you are participating in a course or program that leads to professional certification and/or licensure and intend on participating in a clinical or field experience or applying for certification and/or licensure outside of  New Hampshire, contact the program chair or director for additional information.

Nashua Community College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming.  Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards, and are fact-specific determinations.

This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made. Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their State’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.

Disclosures Based on Student Location

The U.S. Department of Education requires direct disclosures of professional licensure or certification information to students based on their location. Nashua Community College determines the location of students based on the information given by the student during registration. Students relocating to another state prior to completing a program may experience a change in state licensure or certification requirements.

Prior to relocation, students should connect with their program lead/chair to discuss the impact of their relocation on their licensure or certification requirements. Should a student choose to relocate prior to completing a program, an updated address must be filed with the Registrar’s office. Until an update form has been received, Nashua Community College will not consider a student to have relocated. 

Guidance for Students in Licensure of Certification Programs

• Prospective students residing outside of the United States should confirm with the appropriate licensing or certifying agency whether the completion of the program will meet the requirements for licensure or certification in the country in which they intend to seek employment. 
• Prospective and current students should review the requirements of the program (i.e. practicum, internships, and pre-qualifications such as a background check) prior to enrolling. 
• Students should contact the applicable licensure board(s) in the state in which they reside or that which they intend to obtain a license or certification before starting a relevant program and before starting a practicum or internship. 
• Note that many licensing and certifying boards require more than program/degree completion to obtain a license or certification. 
• State laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time and can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure or certification.