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
• Graduation and Retention Rates
• Class of 2021 Placement Report
• Privacy of Student Records − Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Career Services
• Services and Facilities for Students with Disabilities
• Transfer of Credit Process
  • Transfer Credit Policy 
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) (Where We Operate)
• Voter Registration
• Board Exam Pass Rates (MPAS)
• Human Subjects Research (IRB)

Health + Safety Information

• 2023 Annual Security Report (Clery Report)
• Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics and Fire Log (Clery Report)
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Review

Student Financial Info, Policies + Resources

• Cost of Attendance
• Net Price Calculator
• Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local and Institutional Programs
• CARES Act Compliance and Reporting Information
• Student Loan Information
• Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers 
• Preferred Lender Arrangements and Lists
• Code of Conduct for Educational Loans
• 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

Student Handbooks 

• Stephens College Student Handbook (Within the Ivy) - Sept. 2022 update 
• Health Information Administration Student Handbook - May 2024 update 
• Master of Education in Counseling Student Handbook - May 2024 update

Equity + Compliance

• Offices of Equity + Compliance
  • Office of Title IX
  • Office of Diversity, Equity + Inclusion
  • Office of the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator
• Statement of Nondiscrimination
• Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination for All Students, Faculty, Staff and Third-Parties
• Resolution Process for Alleged Violations of the Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination Policy
• Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination Incident Reporting Form
• Student Complaint Policy and Process
  • Student Complaint Form

Required Policy Information  

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

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

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.

Transparency on Coverage

In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage Rule and Consolidated Appropriations Act, Stephens College is required to post information about the specific benefit plans offered by the college. That information can be accessed here >