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Final fee deadline is Tuesday. Institutional Disclosure
Higher Education Act - Annual Notice
The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (HEA98) requires institutions to provide annual
notice to enrolled students of the availability of the following consumer information:
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Security and Privacy Policy
Columbus State strives to balance academic freedom and access to IT resources with security and privacy.
IT Security and Privacy Policy
Nondiscrimination Policy
It is the established policy of Columbus State Community College not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals for reasons of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or veteran status. The College is fully committed to providing equal opportunities in all employment-related activities, educational programs, and other activities of the College. The College promotes equal opportunities through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program. Columbus State Community College will fully comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations to guarantee equal opportunities.
Reasonable Accommodations
It is the Columbus State Community College policy to provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities. If you would like to request such accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning disability, please contact the Department of Disability Services, Franklin Hall, Room 228.
99.7 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Information on rights and procedures for inspection, correction, and disclosure of information in the student's record. Student rights under FERPA are published in the College Catalog. You may obtain a copy FERPA by contacting the office of Records and Registration at 287-3635.
668.42 Financial Assistance Information
Description of student aid program, application procedures and eligibility criteria, and rights and responsibilities of students receiving financial assistance. Information is published in the High Finance, available by contacting the Financial Aid Office, 287-2648.
668.43 Institutional Information
Information on cost, academic programs, accreditation, special services, campus contacts, refund policies, Return of Funds to Title IV, and procedures for officially withdrawing are available in the College Catalog at these locations:
- Cost of Attending (P. 18 in College Catalog, & P. 16 in High Finance)
- Academic Programs (p. 64)
- Accreditation (p. 330-332)
- Special Services (p.32)
- Campus Contacts (p. 4)
- Refund Policy (P. 19)
- Return of Funds to Title IV (F.A. Home Page Letter from Director)
- Procedures for Officially Withdrawing (P. 27)
- General Information on physical facilities (p.8)
- College Index (p. 335-336)
Information is published in the Columbus State Community College Catalog. You may obtain institutional information by contacting the Telephone Information Center, 287- 5353 or by accessing the following link.
For a copy of information on Return of Funds to Title IV: Contact the Financial Aid Office, 287-2659 or 287-2648, or access the following link.
668.46 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
Statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Columbus State Community College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Public Safety Department, 287-2525 or by viewing Clery Crime Statistics.
668.47 Report on Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletic Disclosure Act)
Information on Columbus State's intercollegiate athletics programs: intercollegiate varsity teams; number of participants; operating expenses; gender, status, and salary of all coaches; revenue generated; funds spent on athletic student; and recruiting expenditures for both men's and women's teams. For more information contact the Student Activities and Athletics Department at 287-2637.
668.48 Report on Completion or Graduation Rates for Student-Athletes
Information, by race and gender, on graduation rates for Columbus State student athletes.
You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Student Activities and Athletics Department, 287-2637.
