41st Annual Conference ~ October 1-3, 2025
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Allied Membership 2025

As a products and services provider your visibility and one-on-one contact with member schools is the best way to successfully build up your business.

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School Membership 2025

CAPPS is the voice of the Private Postsecondary sector in California. We help you protect your rights to operate your school in a business-like manner.

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Non-Accredited School Membership 2025
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Out of State Accredited Schools 2025
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The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) is the only California State Association representing the many diverse kinds of Private Postsecondary Schools in California.

“Our Mission is to serve the California private postsecondary sector by advocating for the interests of our members and students, enhancing and promoting the image of the sector, communicating State and National issues, and providing professional development opportunities for our sector.”

Resources

A whole host of resources vital to the development of your organization and your people

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State & Federal Resources
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