CALIFORNIA STATE AUTHORIZATION:
Timfa Christian University has demonstrated to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education in the State of California that it has met the qualifications for exemption from regulation under the Act, pursuant to the California Postsecondary Education Code (CEC) section 94874(b)(1): “An institution offering educational programs sponsored by a bona fide trade, business, professional or fraternal organization, solely for that organization’s membership”.
Pursuant to CEC §94874.7, this verification of exemption shall remain valid until August 10, 2025 as long as the institution maintains full compliance with the requirements of this exemption. Any of the following conditions will deem the institution ineligible for this exemption:
- the institution is no longer sponsored by a bona fide trade, business, professional, or fraternal organization, solely for that organization’s membership.
- the institution is approved to participate in Title 38 veteran's financial aid programs.
- or any other factor, that would render the institution ineligible for an exemption under the CEC section 94874(b)(1).
Additionally, as an exempt institution, Timfa Christian University shall comply with CEC §94927.5 regarding the retention of student records and transcripts and their submission to the Bureau prior to closing.
Mailing Address: 1747 North Market Blvd, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Website address: www.bppe.ca.gov
Telephone and Fax #’s: (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897 or fax (916) 574-8900
ACCREDITATION:
Timfa Christian University (TCU) is currently accredited through Transworld Accrediting Commission International (TACI) and they exist to assure the quality and assist in the improvement of the institution or program we offer within our shared Biblical distinctives by establishing an organizational witness to their credibility of performance and integrity.
The Transworld Accrediting Commission International (TACI) is a professional, federally recognized, non-profit educational organization whose philosophy is to demonstrate accountability to the consuming public for education obtained in non-traditional evangelical educational institutions. This accountability is demonstrated by institutions that are accredited by TACI, having documented evidence of compliance with TACI standards of structure and governance, material resources, policies, faculty, and curriculum.
