State regulation of various nontraditional education programs offered by public and private institutions in off-campus locations and outside the state of home-base operation are described. Common elements of licensure laws (to license degree-granting institutions) are described and include: (1) exempted institutions such as regionally accredited institutions and special purpose institutions; (2) consumer protection provisions; and (3) minimum standards. The application or non-application of state regulations on out-of-state institutions is analyzed. The quality of off-campus instruction in the public sector and the allocation of off-campus instruction among a state's institutions are evaluated. (SPG)