Consumer & Student Disclosure Information

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires universities participating in federal student aid programs to make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees and the public. Stephens College is happy to provide the following information and resources to assist students in making informed decisions. 

Institutional & General Information

• Academic Programs
• Institutional and Program Accreditation
• Privacy of Student Records − Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Facilities
• Faculty
• Retention Rates
• Graduation Rates
• Employment Rates
• Acceptance to Further Study
• Career Placement Services
• Services and Facilities for Students with Disabilities
• Transfer of Credit Process (Note, Transfer Credit Policy is under Policies below.)
• Transfer Guides / Articulation Agreements
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) -(Where We Operate) 
  • Dispute/Complaint Process for NC-SARA
• Voter Registration
• Licensure Exam Pass Rates (HIA)
• Human Subjects Research (IRB)
• Staff Policy Manual

Health and Safety Information

• Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log (Clery Report)
• Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics and Fire Log (Clery Report)
• Title IX Statement 
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Review (pdf)
• Immunization Policy 

Student Financial Info, Policies and Resources

• Cost of Attendance
• Net Price Calculator
• Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local and Institutional Programs
• Student Loan Information
• Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers 
• Preferred Lender Arrangements and Lists
• Code of Conduct for Educational Loans (pdf)
• Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Violations
• Refund Policy, Withdrawal and Return of Title IV Funds
• Procedures for Official Withdrawal
• Withdrawal Questionnaire
• Exit Counseling Online Directions
• Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers (website)

Contact information: 

Student Handbooks 

• Stephens College Student Handbook (Within the Ivy) - last updated February 2018
• Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPA) Student Handbook - last updated January 2018
• Health Information Administration Student Handbook - last updated February 2018

Note, the Study Abroad Handbook is under Policies below. 

Required Policy Information  

• Advertising and Recruiting Policy
• Attendance Policy (Academic Affairs)
• Credit Hour Policy
• Computer Use and File Sharing (Acceptable Use Policy) (pdf)
• Required Information Policy 
• Textbook Information Policy (pdf)
• Transfer Credit Policy 
• Student Complaint Policy and Process
• Student Complaint Form
• Study Abroad Policy, Programs and Practices  

Faculty, staff and current students looking for additional policies should refer to the gateway (College intranet). 

MFA program:

• Dept. of Consumer Affairs - Required report
• School Performance Fact Sheet  

Equal Employment Opportunity 
In compliance with the College policy, as well as Federal and State equal opportunity laws, Stephens College provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions