Each state has different professional licensure and certification requirements. Greenville Technical College works to confirm if programs meet the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification outside the state of South Carolina. Other licensure requirements may include professional examinations, background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting requirements, etc. Students who are considering an academic program that may allow them to pursue professional licensure in their state are strongly encouraged to check their state’s information and contact the appropriate licensing agency to seek information and additional guidance before beginning a program outside of their state. Licensing board and contact information are provided for each state and program.
Licensure information is reviewed and updated on this site in May of each year. Students who plan to pursue licensure outside of South Carolina should be aware that state licensure requirements are subject to changes. While a program may originally meet the educational requirements for licensure, changes in requirements could impact the program's ability to meet any new educational requirements. Students should always check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements.
Prospective and current students should keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements vary by state and that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether that student can meet the eligibility requirements of that state and/or receive financial aid funding. If students are considering relocating, they should contact their program to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements.