Colorado Theological Seminary School (CTS) is authorized to operate in the state of Colorado under Colorado's Degree Authorization Act (23-2-101 et seq., C.R.S.). The school maintains private college affiliations and authorization that ensure compliance with education standards, and these are crucial for meeting regulatory requirements.

Colorado Theological Seminary is a Sustaining Member of the Florida Council of Private Colleges and The Council of Private Colleges of America, whose purpose is to promote quality faith-based education. These organizations also provide support services for faith-based educational institutions, helping them accomplish their individual purpose and mission. Moody Bible Institute belongs to the same organization. These affiliations and authorization are actively maintained through this membership.

Colorado Theological Seminary is a Certified Academic Institution with the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA), the largest educational and training association of Christian counselors in the world.

CTS has partnered with the National Conservative Christian Church (NCCC) to offer students and graduates a ministerial credentialing, church covering, and accountability program. This partnership is supported by CTS's broader affiliations and authorization.

Colorado Theological Seminary is proud to be affiliated with Our Daily Bread, a premier producer of seminary study materials. Our Daily Bread offers studies through audio courses that are recognized and approved by many seminaries in the United States and Canada, further strengthening CTS's affiliations with reputable organizations.

CTS is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3).