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The Missouri Proprietary School Bond is required by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education for proprietary schools. Proprietary schools, are defined in the Revised Statutes, as any school which offers or maintains on either a profit or not-for-profit basis within the state of Missouri. A course or courses of instruction or study through classroom instruction or correspondence or which grants certificates or earned honorary degrees. The bond states that the bondholder shall conduct said business and each and every obligation of trust and service entered into a faithful and honest manner. 
What is the process of getting a Certification for a Proprietary School in Missouri?
There are three steps you need to follow in order to begin process of getting an initial certificate of approval for proprietary schools. First is the application review. Applicants must submit an application in the EDvera system, then pay $200 application fee. When the application has been approved, the next step is to submit a security deposit. You can submit a surety bond as your security deposit. There is no set amount as it is calculated as 10% of the preceding year’s gross tuition income. The minimum amount is $5,000 and the maximum is $100,000. The final requirement is payment of $300 for the certification fee.
How can I obtain a Missouri Proprietary School Bond?
Complete our easy to navigate online application. Within one business day, one of our licensed agents will contact you with a no-obligation quote for your bond (the “premium”). Once any necessary paperwork is signed and the premium payment is processed, your surety bond will be shipped to you via USPS Priority Mail (overnight shipping options also available).
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How to Get Your Missouri Proprietary School Bond
- Complete an online application. It’s free and no-obligation.
- One of our surety experts will contact you with a firm quote and an agreement to sign.
- Provide payment and your signed agreement, and then you will receive your Surety Bond!
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