[citation needed] WGU's system is designed to enable students to employ such previously learned skills in proving their competency while earning a degree.
Learning resources, which include textbooks, webinars, simulations, and online tutorials, have been developed by third party sources and are reviewed by councils of industry representatives to ensure that they are relevant to employers’ needs.
[10] As a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Governors University, WGU Indiana is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to offer federal financial aid.
[11] WGU Indiana's online model makes college possible for adults who may not be able to travel to a campus by providing flexibility to complete studies while meeting work and family obligations.
WGU Indiana Advisory Board members are: An audit by the Department of Education's Office of Inspector General, released on September 21, 2017, "concluded that Western Governors University did not comply with the institutional eligibility requirement that limits the percentage of regular students who may enroll in correspondence courses."
It found that most courses at the University fell short of the required standards to be considered eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
FSA determined that, particularly in light of a lack of clear guidance from the Department at the time of the audit period, WGU's efforts to comply with the governing law and regulations were reasonable and undertaken in good faith.