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State Authorization & Licensure Disclosures

34 C.F.R. § 668.43(a)(5)(v)
ABHES Standard VII
Last Reviewed: 2025
Federal regulations require institutions to disclose whether their educational programs meet the licensure requirements in each state where a student may seek employment after graduation. This page contains HPI's state authorization information, its current approval status in Ohio, and a state-by-state disclosure regarding HPI's Practical Nursing (PN) program and professional licensure requirements.

HPI’s Ohio State Authorization

Ohio SBCCS Certificate of Registration - Active

HPI holds a current Certificate of Registration from the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (SBCCS), which authorizes HPI to operate as a postsecondary educational institution in Ohio and to enroll Ohio students. This registration is required by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3332 for all for-profit career schools operating in Ohio.

ABHES Accreditation - Active

HPI holds current national accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. ABHES accreditation makes HPI eligible to participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs and demonstrates that HPI meets established standards for program quality, faculty qualifications, and institutional integrity.

Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) - PN Program Approval Pending

HPI's Practical Nursing (PN) program has submitted a complete application to the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) and is currently awaiting final program approval. Under OBN rules (OAC 4723-5), no nursing program instruction may commence and no students may be clinically active until approval is granted. All PN enrollment at HPI is conditional. HPI's STNA program holds separate OBN approval and is not affected by the PN program's pending status. Contact the OBN at nursing.ohio.gov for the current status of HPI's application.

State-by-State Licensure Disclosure - Practical Nursing Program

Federal regulations at 34 C.F.R. § 668.43(a)(5)(v) require HPI to disclose whether the PN program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in each state where HPI enrolls or intends to enroll students. HPI has made the following determinations as of the date shown above. These determinations are based on the program's designed curriculum, clock hours, and clinical components — they are not final until Ohio Board of Nursing approval is received.

Note: Because HPI's PN program is currently pending OBN approval, all determinations below are based on program design analysis and are subject to revision upon receipt of final OBN approval. Prospective students who intend to practice nursing in any state other than Ohio are strongly encouraged to contact the Board of Nursing in their intended state of practice to verify current licensing requirements before enrolling.

State Determination Notes
Ohio ⚠ Pending OBN Approval HPI's PN program application is submitted and awaiting final OBN program approval. Enrollment is conditional. Students may not sit for the NCLEX-PN until OBN approval is granted and the program is completed.
Indiana ✓ Meets Requirements Indiana State Board of Nursing requires NCLEX-PN eligibility from an approved program. HPI's curriculum meets Indiana's educational standards for LPN licensure upon OBN approval.
Kentucky ✓ Meets Requirements Kentucky Board of Nursing accepts graduates of ABHES-accredited practical nursing programs who have passed the NCLEX-PN.
Michigan ✓ Meets Requirements Michigan Public Health Code requires completion of a state-approved or equivalent practical nursing program. HPI's curriculum aligns with Michigan's requirements pending OBN approval.
Pennsylvania ✓ Meets Requirements Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing accepts NCLEX-PN pass results from graduates of accredited programs meeting Pennsylvania's clock-hour minimums.
West Virginia ✓ Meets Requirements WV Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nursing accepts graduates of equivalent approved programs from other states upon verification of program completion and NCLEX pass.
Tennessee ✓ Meets Requirements Tennessee State Board of Nursing reviews endorsement applications from graduates of accredited PN programs on a case-by-case basis. HPI's program appears to meet the clock-hour and curriculum standards.
Florida — Under Review Florida Board of Nursing has specific curriculum contact-hour requirements for PN programs that may differ from HPI's program design. HPI is reviewing program alignment with Florida requirements. Prospective Florida students should contact the Florida BON before enrolling.
Texas — Under Review Texas BON has specific standards for PN program curriculum and clinical hours. HPI is reviewing alignment. Prospective Texas students should contact the Texas BON before enrolling.
California ✗ Not Determined California has a distinct Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure pathway with requirements that may differ significantly from Ohio's PN program standards. HPI has not made a determination for California. Students intending to practice in California should contact the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVN&PT) at bvnpt.ca.gov directly.
New York — Under Review New York State Education Department Office of the Professions has specific curriculum requirements for PN programs. HPI is reviewing alignment. Prospective NY students should contact the NY State Board for Nursing before enrolling.
All Other States — Contact HPI HPI has not yet made a formal determination for all 50 states and territories. Prospective students who intend to seek licensure outside Ohio should contact HPI's Director of Nursing Education at compliance@ohiohpi.edu and the Board of Nursing in their intended state before enrolling.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) maintains a directory of all state Boards of Nursing and their contact information at ncsbn.org. The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses licensed in a compact state to practice in other compact member states. Ohio is a compact state; students who obtain Ohio LPN licensure may be eligible to practice in other NLC member states without additional licensure. For current compact membership, visit ncsbn.org/compacts.

How to File a State-Level Complaint

Students with unresolved complaints about HPI may file a complaint with Ohio's State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (SBCCS) after exhausting HPI's internal grievance procedure. The SBCCS provides a student complaint process for enrolled and former students of SBCCS-registered institutions. To file a complaint:
Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools
SBCCS - Student Complaint Process
30 East Broad Street, Suite 2481
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-2752 · scr.ohio.gov
Students in other states who believe HPI has engaged in a violation of applicable state consumer protection laws or distance education regulations should contact the appropriate state agency in their state of residence. HPI's Student Services office can assist in identifying the appropriate agency.