Effective August 21, 2025, Starlen College’s Nursing Program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Candidacy status signifies that our program has demonstrated the potential to meet ACEN Standards and Criteria, and we are actively pursuing full accreditation.
Candidacy Status Expiration: Fall 2027
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
Website: www.acenursing.org
Starlen College of Nursing is committed to institutional transparency and providing students and the public with accurate information regarding our regulatory status.
Institutional Accreditation Status
Starlen College of Nursing is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org.
Definition of Candidate for Accreditation: Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with a regional accrediting commission which indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward, but is not yet, accredited. It is not a guarantee of eventual accreditation.
Accreditation Phase: A site visit for candidate accreditation was conducted in December 2025; the institution is currently awaiting a final decision from the Commission.
Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS)
The Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS) is the official public record of the institution’s current candidacy status with the Commission. · The SAS can also be viewed directly via the MSCHE Institution Directory.
Scope of Candidacy & Substantive Changes
In accordance with federal regulations and MSCHE policy, Starlen College of Nursing discloses the scope of its candidacy, which defines the credential levels and locations recognized by the Commission.
Credential Levels Included in Candidacy
The following degree levels are within our current scope:
· Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.)
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Approved Locations
Candidacy extends to the single location at 4300 N University Dr #D206 Sunrise, Florida 33351
Complaint Information
Starlen College of Nursing provides the following contact information for filing complaints with our accreditor and Florida state agencies. We encourage anyone with a complaint to first utilize our Internal Grievance Procedure – makeacomplaint@starlencollegeofnursing.com before seeking external resolution.
Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
For complaints regarding compliance with Commission standards, requirements of affiliation, or policies:
Website: https://www.msche.org/complaints/
Email: complaints@msche.org
Address: 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801
State Licensing Entity: Florida Department of Education
Complaints regarding institutional operations or licensing may be directed to the Commission for Independent Education (CIE). · Website: FLDOE Student Concerns
· Email: CIEINFO@fldoe.org
· Address: 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
State Consumer Protection: Florida Attorney General
For complaints regarding deceptive practices or consumer protection: · Website: Consumer Complaint Form
· Toll-Free (Florida): 1-866-9-NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226)
Distance Education: FL-SARA
For out-of-state distance education students who have exhausted the internal grievance process: · Website: FL-SARA Student Concerns
· Email: FLSARAinfo@fldoe.org
State Licensing and Disclaimer
Starlen College of Nursing (SCN) is a private institution established in the state of Florida and is located at 4300 University Drive, Suite D-204, Lauderhill, Florida 33351. Telephone: (561) 824-2031; Fax: (561) 202-6226, Website: www.starlencollegeofnursing.com. Email: admissions@starlencollegeofnursing.com
SCN is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education and approved by the Board of Nursing for the offering of ASN and BSN programs. Information regarding Starlen College of Nursing may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888)224-6684.
Be advised that credits earned at this institution may not be accepted for transfer by another institution and may not be recognized by employers. It is the student’s responsibility to determine whether credits earned at this institution are accepted by another institution.