Search a variety of online databases to find colleges and universities that match your interests and visit their home pages to get more detailed information. Please note that not all colleges and universities found in online databases are accredited by one of the regional or national accrediting organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To verify if a school is accredited by a recognized accrediting body, go to either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) database. Also, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section, question 16, or the ACCREDITATION section.