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Student Consumer Information

Student Consumer Information refers to the materials that the °®Éñ´«Ã½ is required to provide to all enrolled °®Éñ´«Ã½ annually. Students will be notified of the availability of this information through their °®Éñ´«Ã½ student email address. For any questions regarding the information below, please contact the Financial Aid Office during regular business hours.

General Institutional Information

• Accreditation Information - Information on °®Éñ´«Ã½' accreditation entities and activity.
• - The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report details participation rates, financial support, and other information about both men's and women's intercollegiate athletic programs at °®Éñ´«Ã½.
• °®Éñ´«Ã½' Mission and Vision - The institutional mission and vision statements that guide all aspects of °®Éñ´«Ã½' operations.
• Constitution and Citizenship Day – Information regarding how °®Éñ´«Ã½ recognizes Constitution and Citizenship Day with its °®Éñ´«Ã½, faculty, and staff.
• Student Diversity – Information regarding the makeup of °®Éñ´«Ã½â€™ diverse student body.
• Students' Rights under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - Information about °®Éñ´«Ã½' policies designed to protect student records and privacy.
• Tuition and Fees Information - Overview of the general cost per credit hour based on different course delivery methods and student classifications.
• Voter Registration Information - Step-by-step instructions for °®Éñ´«Ã½ to register to vote.

Academic Information

• Academic Areas of Interest - A comprehensive list of all academic programs and fields of study offered at °®Éñ´«Ã½.
• °®Éñ´«Ã½' Campuses - A listing of all campuses where °®Éñ´«Ã½' programs are delivered.
• College Directories - Directories including departments, programs, and other resources. Email and phone number provided.
• Accreditation Information - Details about °®Éñ´«Ã½' institutional accreditation as well as accreditation for specific programs.
• Programs of Study - A catalog of all degrees and certificates available at °®Éñ´«Ã½.
• Textbook Information - Current booklists (including ISBN details) and other information regarding resources available through the college bookstore.
• Adult Basic Education Programs (Adult Education and GED - Continuing Education) – °®Éñ´«Ã½ (COS) is part of Adult Education Pathways, which provides basic academics and work readiness skills to adult learners through several adult schools and at the College. Adult learners can earn a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate, pass the General Educational Development exam (GED), learn English or learn how to become a US citizen.

Student Financial Aid Information

• Applying for Financial Aid - A step-by-step guide to completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process with °®Éñ´«Ã½.
• - The staff of °®Éñ´«Ã½ (COS) Financial Aid Office adheres to the professional standards of conduct set forth by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).
• Cost of Attendance and Additional Program Costs - An estimate of the total expenses for attending °®Éñ´«Ã½, including tuition and fees, room and board (dorm and meal plan costs for on-campus °®Éñ´«Ã½, or housing and food allowances for off-campus °®Éñ´«Ã½), books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses.
• Financial Aid Disbursement - Explanation of how federal and other types of student aid are disbursed and distributed to °®Éñ´«Ã½.
• Refund and Return to Title IV Policies - Procedures °®Éñ´«Ã½ follows when °®Éñ´«Ã½ do not complete 100% of their enrolled coursework within a semester.
• Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving Aid - Important information for °®Éñ´«Ã½ about maintaining their eligibility and understanding their rights related to financial aid.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy - Standards of academic achievement °®Éñ´«Ã½ must maintain to remain eligible for financial aid.
• Student Employment and Federal Work Study - Details about student employment opportunities and payment rates.
• Student Loan Information - Key information for borrowers regarding loan requirements, types of federal student loans, and annual interest rates.
• Types of FInancial Aid - Description of aid administered by °®Éñ´«Ã½' Financial Aid Office.
• Alternative Loan Code of Conduct - °®Éñ´«Ã½ does not participate in the Alternative Loan Program.

Health and Safety Information

• Annual Security and Fire Safety Report - Information on student safety, crimes reported on °®Éñ´«Ã½' campuses, and annual fire safety reports, in compliance with the Clery Act.
• Drug Fee Workplace - °®Éñ´«Ã½â€™ policy on maintaining an alcohol and drug-free environment.
• Counseling Resources - Services available to support °®Éñ´«Ã½ with personal issues or academic concerns.
• - Information regarding any recommendations and requirements for student vaccinations.
• Emergency Procedures and Resources - Overview of °®Éñ´«Ã½' emergency operations plan.

Student Outcomes

• Graduation and Retention Rates - Annual report of student graduates and °®Éñ´«Ã½ retained.
• - Statistical information regarding °®Éñ´«Ã½ attending °®Éñ´«Ã½
• Graduate Employment Status - °®Éñ´«Ã½ does not currently collect or publish graduate placement rates or data on types of employment obtained by graduates for its degree or certificate programs. As a result, no such information is available for disclosure under 34 C.F.R. § 668.41(d)(5).

Institutional Policies

• Nondiscrimination Policy - Details °®Éñ´«Ã½' commitment to nondiscrimination and the procedures for inquiries and complaints.
• - Statement of the legal use of copyrighted material and file sharing at °®Éñ´«Ã½. (see also ).
• Civil Rights Equity Resolution Policy - Affirmation of °®Éñ´«Ã½' commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational experience.
• - Describes °®Éñ´«Ã½' policy regarding whistleblowers and the process for reporting known illegal, dishonest, or fraudulent activities.