SAN

State Authorization Network

The AICCU SAN Consortium allows participating institutions to access resources in State Authorization Network (SAN) at a massively discounted price. As we continue to work toward bringing the state into an interstate reciprocity agreement for distance education, AICCU sought to identify opportunities member institutions to lower costs and time spent on research and paperwork associated with state authorization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the State Authorization Network?

SAN provides critical interstate compliance support for institutions, helping them manage federal compliance requirements, complement institutional state approvals through reciprocity, and navigate the traditional state-by-state approval process where needed. SAN is part of the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET).

What is the AICCU SAN Consortium?

AICCU joined SAN as a consortium, allowing member institutions to participate under the AICCU umbrella at a discounted rate while still accessing everything SAN offers. Consortium costs are shared among member institutions, so the price per institution decreases as membership grows. The total cost for a large consortium to join SAN is $8,000.

How much does my institution save by joining through the AICCU SAN Consortium instead of joining SAN individually?

Joining SAN as an individual institution costs $4,000 annually, plus an additional WCET membership fee:

$1,850/year for 4-year institutions with fewer than 5,000 student FTE
$3,850/year for 4-year institutions with 5,000 or more student FTE

This brings the total individual cost to $5,850–$7,850 per year.

By comparison, the cost of AICCU SAN Consortium membership depends on the number of participating institutions, which is finalized each July at renewal (plus a modest fee to cover AICCU's administrative logistics). For 2026–27, the cost per institution was $500. Institutions joining after the annual renewal deadline pay the established rate for that cycle.

What does SAN membership include, beyond its core resources?

Consortium members gain access to:

Training modules covering key aspects of state authorization
Exclusive communications with SAN staff and AICCU SAN coordinators
Quarterly meetings with other consortium members
wcetMIX — the official communication platform for SAN members, delivering timely updates and enabling discussion among members via email and online forums
SAN Newcomers Experience (Mix Community) — a guided, interactive tour of the SAN website that introduces new members to available resources and the fundamentals of state authorization

What is the role of a SAN coordinator?

Coordinators manage consortium membership and serve as the primary liaisons to SAN. Their responsibilities include:

Participating in the monthly coordinator call (held the fourth Tuesday of each month)
Attending the annual SAN Coordinator Meeting, typically held in person
Managing the annual invoice and institutional contacts within the consortium
Leading quarterly meetings with consortium members
Maintaining the consortium's shared login credentials for the SAN website

Given its size, the AICCU consortium is supported by three coordinators: AICCU staff, along with Michele Starkey (Mount Saint Mary's University) and Katie Hoffman (University of San Francisco). AICCU is grateful to Michele and Katie for generously sharing their time, expertise, and energy in these roles.

How can my institution join the AICCU SAN Consortium?

Please contact Tom Vu, AICCU vice president for policy, if you’d like to join or if you have additional questions. AICCU will send an invoice to your designated contact for this and connect you with Katie and Michele.