Consumer Information

Crown College, located at 8739 S. Hosmer, Tacoma, WA suspended academic operations effective August 10, 2007.

Arrangements have been made for current students to complete their degrees with Herzing College Online, a school accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association Colleges and Schools.

If you are a Crown College student interested in pursuing the degree completion opportunity, please call Herzing College at: (866) 508-0748, ext. 832.  Indicate you are a Crown College student.

For degree program students only, transcripts may be requested from the HECB at:  www.hecb.wa.gov/autheval

Questions regarding federal student financial aid should be directed the Seattle office of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Call Denise at: 206-615-3638

False Academic Degrees

As of June 7, 2006, it is a punishable crime to issue or use a false academic degree in the state of Washington. Specifically, anyone granting or offering to grant a false academic degree may be subject to a Class C felony, carrying a fine of up to $10,000 and up to five years in prison. Anyone knowingly using a false academic degree may be subject to a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to $5,000 and up to one year in prison.

The new law defines a false academic credential as one issued by an entity that:

The law also establishes a gross misdemeanor penalty for those who falsely claim academic degrees from legitimate institutions.

For more information contact:

Degree Authorization Staff
Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board
917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Phone:  360.753-7869