Accreditations and Memberships

Orion Tech is proud to be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is listed by the United States Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Orion Tech offers programs in the fields of Electronics Engineering Technology, Medical Assisting Technology and Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist. All programs are industry-relevant and designed to support our mission to “educate for a rewarding career.” To locate Orion Tech on the list of accredited schools with the ACCSC, click on the button below and enter Orion Technical College in the search box. ACCSC

ACCSC Contact Information:

2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201

703-247-4212

https://www.accsc.org/

Orion Technical College is registered with Iowa Department of Education-Bureau of Iowa College Aid. The Bureau of Iowa College Aid authorizes postsecondary schools (Iowa Code Section 261B.2(5)) to operate in Iowa and to offer postsecondary education programs to Iowans. Iowa College Aid ensures that nonpublic schools adopt additional consumer protections for students attending Iowa schools and Iowa resident students attending online programs.

Additional information: Postsecondary School Authorization | Department of Education

Orion Technical College is authorized by the United States Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, to participate in financial aid programs for qualifying students. Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Orion Technical College is an approved provider with the Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a division of Iowa Workforce Development.

200 Army Post Road, Suite 44
Des Moines, IA 50315
(800) 532 -1486

Approved by Iowa College Aid (ICA) to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education; it allows Orion Technical College to offer programs and courses to residents of member states without seeking state-by-state approval and is intended to make it easier for students to take distance education courses offered by Orion Technical College 2024-2025 Catalog Page 10 of 124 postsecondary institutions based in another state. A list of participating states and institutions can be found at National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. Iowa College Aid is the state portal agent for SARA and accepts a student’s questions, concerns, or complaints related to a SARA participating postsecondary school.

To file a complaint, go to Higher Education Student Complaints | Department of Education.  A student may also contact Iowa College Aid toll-free at 877-272-4456.

Orion Technical College is approved by the Iowa Department of Education in its capacity as the State Approving Agency for veterans programs. The Department approves programs for veterans and other eligible persons.

Orion Tech is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing to offer an RN-to-BSN, Masters of Science in Nursing Informatics, and Masters of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management

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This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.