State Authorization

Ohio Department of Higher Education

25 South Front Street

Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-466-6000

Fax: 614-466-5866

Complaints to The Ohio Department of Higher Education

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is responsible for responding to formal complaints against public, independent non-profit, and proprietary institutions of higher education in Ohio. While the Ohio Department of Higher Education has limited authority over colleges and universities, and cannot offer legal advice or initiate civil court cases, their staff will review submitted complaints and work with student complainants and institutions.

https://www.ohiohighered.org/students/complaints

Complaints to The Ohio Attorney General

The Ohio Attorney General reviews general consumer complaints about business, non-profit and public entities. More information is available via the Attorney General’s office and website.

Ohio Attorney General

30 East Broad St., 14th Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

General: 800-282-0515

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/File-a-Complaint