It is considered an autonomous, independent accrediting agency, as well as a nonprofit Delaware corporation.
The main office of NACCAS is located in Alexandria, Virginia.
NACCAS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national agency for the institutional accreditation of post-secondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, including specialized schools.
[1] Beauty schools and cosmetology schools that are labeled "NACCAS accredited" must meet certain academic and institutional requirements established by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).
Some factors for accreditation include: cosmetology school curriculum, quality of education provided to students, facilities, staff and admission policies.