What are the benefits of accreditation that is recognized at the state and/or national level?

State and/or national recognition of a school’s accreditation is often key to a student’s credits and/or diploma being accepted as valid if the student transfers to another school or enters college.  In addition, in most states, a school must be accredited by an approved association to be eligible for participation in tax credit scholarships, voucher, and other school choice funding opportunities offered in various states.