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We Know the Bureau—Because We Helped Build It.

At California Private Postsecondary Consulting (CPPC), we offer a level of insight, experience, and strategic guidance you simply won’t find anywhere else. Founded by Jeff Mackey, the former Licensing Manager of the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), CPPC exists for one reason: to help institutions successfully navigate California’s complex postsecondary licensing system—with clarity, confidence, and compliance from day one.

For over a decade, Jeff led the development, review, and approval of the very applications, policies, and procedures that schools now struggle to interpret. He didn’t just manage analysts—he trained them, wrote the policies they use, and personally approved or corrected hundreds of applications, renewals, exemptions, and out-of-state registrations currently on file with the Bureau.

At CPPC, we turn that insider knowledge into real-world results for:

• Startups applying for BPPE approval

• Existing institutions preparing for renewal or site visits

• Out-of-state or exempt schools needing clarity or formal registration

• Accredited institutions leveraging their status through alternative approval pathways

• Schools responding to deficiencies, complaints, or operational risks

We don’t offer cookie-cutter templates or vague advice. We offer precision, strategy, and institutional readiness—built from firsthand experience on the regulatory side of the table.

Why CPPC?

• Direct Experience Where It Matters Most
  We’ve been in the rooms where licensing and compliance decisions are made. We understand what BPPE analysts look for, what raises red flags, and how to position your institution for approval.

• Regulatory Fluency, Not Guesswork
  California’s Title 5 regulations, Education Code, and BPPE procedures aren’t just theory to us—we’ve enforced them, rewritten them, and now help clients comply with them.

• Hundreds of Successful Applications
  From initial approvals to renewals, exemptions, out-of-state registrations, and corrections—our track record speaks for itself. Our experience spans nearly every type of institution the Bureau oversees.

• Full-Scope, End-to-End Support
  We offer more than application assistance—we provide full compliance solutions, document development, strategic consulting, and operational readiness support tailored to your exact situation.

“CPPC exists because navigating California’s postsecondary regulations is hard—but it doesn’t have to be. With the right partner, it becomes a clear, manageable, and successful process.”
– Jeff Mackey, Founder & President

Let’s build your institution the right way—on a foundation of compliance, credibility, and clarity.