Since July 2002 the Commission has allowed a school to use abbreviated or shortened versions of the approved school name if they are approved by NACCAS. This does not alter Standard VIII, which requires the name used to clearly identify the school as an educational institution.

Example: Jack and Jill School of Hair Design might be shortened to J & J School of Hair Design or J & J School of H.D.

When you submit an application for accreditation or renewal of accreditation you must attach a list all variations of your school name which you intend to use. If you are currently using a variation that has not been approved by NACCAS, you must obtain approval now. To do so,

1. Submit a letter to the Chief Executive Officer of NACCAS listing the school’s name and all variations currently in use.

2. Describe where and how each variation is being used.

3. If you are thinking of using other variations, list them as well, describing where and how they will be used.

4. Attach evidence that each variation on your name complies with state law.

If your state law or regulation requires you to use the name on your school license, NACCAS cannot approve any variations.

It is important for you to obtain approval before you have signs made, order student smocks, publish you school catalog, or issue advertising with any name other than the official school name approved by NACCAS.