Preparing for
Next Steps
As part of the SAIS membership application process, schools are asked to submit documentation that helps demonstrate institutional readiness, operational stability, and alignment with SAIS candidacy criteria.
These materials allow our team to better understand your school’s mission, governance, academic program, and organizational structure as part of the candidacy review process.
Most documents are standard operational materials schools already maintain internally.
Some documents may vary depending on your school’s structure, governance model, or accreditation history.
Documents List
Articles of incorporation
501(c)(3) determination letter
Business license/certificate or letter of recognition from city/state
School logo
Head of School Photo
Curriculum guide or course offerings book
Bylaws
Board policy manual
List of board members
Minutes from the last three board meetings
Most recent review or audit
Most recent 990 or tax filing document
Campus map/diagram
Statement of financial position
Statement of activities
Statement of cash flows
Budget variance
Faculty application
Faculty employment contract
Faculty handbook
Leadership Team Roster
Student application form
Application for financial aid
Student enrollment contract
Student handbook
Current accreditation certificate
Most recent accreditation visit report
School response to accreditation visit report
Whom should I contact with questions about required membership documents?
Our accreditation team is happy to help schools prepare materials and navigate the membership application process.