Interlochen Arts Academy is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and the North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the National Association of Schools of Music, as well as numerous other associations. Interlochen Center for the Arts is committed to equal opportunity in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarships and loan programs, and all other student activities and programs. Interlochen complies with federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, sexual orientation, handicap or any other characteristic protected by law applicable to Interlochen, so long as the individual meets all admission and performance qualifications.