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In accordance with federal regulations set forth by The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, below is a summary of consumer information that must be made available to all students at the University of Michigan (U-M). Each topic listed gives a brief description of the information that must be disclosed and explains how it can be obtained. If you need assistance obtaining information listed or you would like a paper copy, contact the Office of Financial Aid. All addresses listed end with: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
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Information About the Institution:
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
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In carrying out their assigned responsibilities, many offices at the university of Michigan collect and maintain information about students. Although these records belong to the university, both university policy and federal law accord students a number of rights concerning these records. The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) establishes the rules and regulations regarding access to and disclosure of student records.
To fulfill FERPA requirements, the university has established Policies on Student Records. These policies outline a student's rights regarding his/her records, where records about the student may be kept and maintained, what kinds of information are in those records, the conditions under which the student or anyone else may have access to information in those records, and what action a student can take if it is believed that the information in his/her record is inaccurate or that the student's rights have been compromised. The policies on student records are published by the Office of the Registrar. For more information or to receive a copy, click contact the Office of the Registrar, 1210 LSA Building, 500 South State St., Tel: (734) 764-3502.
Because the university does not maintain all student records in one location, each office that maintains student records is required by the U-M Regents to develop a written statement of its policies and procedures for handling those records; that statement is available for students to examine in the respective offices. In addition, copies of the university's policies on student records and the pertinent federal law, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), are posted in the Office of the Registrar's Student Services locations and are also available in all deans' offices (see school/college contact information in the right blue column).
FACILITIES & SERVICES FOR DISABLED STUDENTS
For information on facilities and services for disabled students, contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities,
G-664 Haven Hall, 505 S. State Street, Tel: (734) 763-3000, TTY: (734) 615-4461, web: www.umich.edu/~sswd
STUDENT BODY DIVERSITY
For information about the diversity of the university
student body, contact the Offi ce of Budget and Planning,
520 E. Liberty, Suite 300, Tel: (734) 998-7654,
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/obpinfo/home.
COST OF ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY
For actual tuition and fee charges contact:
For estimated tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and personal/miscellaneous expenses contact:
- Office of Financial Aid
2500 Student Activities Bldg.
515 E. Jefferson St.
Tel: (734) 763-6600
www.finaid.umich.edu/financial_aid_basics/cost.asp
- Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office for this information (see listings in the right blue column).
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REFUND POLICY
The university has a tuition refund policy that stipulates the amount of tuition and fees that are refunded to a student who withdraws from all classes during a term. This policy is published by the Office of the Registrar and by the Office of Financial Aid on the web and in publications. Click here for the refund policy or contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column) to request refund policy information.
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WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES
Students who are withdrawing from all classes at the university must notify the Registrar's Office by following specific withdrawal procedures posted by the Office of the Registrar. For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column) to request withdrawal procedures.
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REPAYMENT POLICY (RETURN OF TITLE IV AID)
The federal government mandates that students who withdraw from all classes may only keep the financial aid (federal "Title IV" grant and loan assistance) they have "earned" up to the time of withdrawal. Funds that were disbursed in excess of the earned amount must be returned by the university and/or the student to the federal government. The repayment policy is available on the web and from the Office of Financial Aid.
Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column) to request repayment policy information.
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DESCRIPTIONS OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Information on the university's academic programs, degree offerings, and plans for future programs is available from the various schools/colleges and admitting offices (Undergraduate Admissions and Rackham School of Graduate Studies). See www.umich.edu/units.php or the contact information in the right blue column.
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INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES AND LABS
Information on the university's instructional facilities and laboratories is available from the various schools/colleges and admitting offices (Undergraduate Admission sand Rackham School of Graduate Studes); see www.umich.edu/units.php for contact information. Also see www.umich.edu/libraries.php for information on library resources at the university.
FACULTY
Information on the university's faculty and instructional personnel is available from the various schools/clleges. See www.umich.edu/units.php or the contact information in the right blue column. See http://www.crlt.umich.edu/gsis/gsi.php for information on training provided to graduate student instructors at the university.
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ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
Students may review copies of documents regarding entities that accredit, license, or approve the institution and its programs. The University of Michigan is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504. Tel: (800) 621-7440. Contact the U-M Office of Budget and Planning to review the accreditation documents: Office of Budget and Planning, 520 E. Liberty, Suite 300, Tel: (734) 998-7654, web: http://sitemaker.umich.edu/obpinfo/home. For accreditation information for the various U-M schools/colleges, contact the schools/colleges directly; see www.umich.edu/units.php or the contact information in the right blue column.
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COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT POLICIES
Students Information about the university's policies related to the use of copyright material, including peer-to-peer file sharing, can be found on the website Copyright at the University of Michigan (www.lib.umich.edu/copyright).
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Information on Student Financial Assistance
Graduate Business, Dental, Law nd Medical Students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column) to request the aid information listed below.
All Other Students: Contact the Office of Financial Aid. Most information is available in the Office of Financial Aid publication Required Reading and on the following web pages:
Overview of Financial Aid Programs: Click here for information on aid programs, including where to find grant sources from Michigan and other states .
How to Apply for Aid: Click here for application information.
Aid Eligibility Requirements: See the overview of programs and who is eligible for aid pages.
How Eligibility for Need-Based Aid Is Determined and How Need-Based Aid Is Awarded: Click here for information.
Financial Aid for Study Abroad: Students enrolled in U-M-sponsored study abroad programs may apply for financial aid through the Office of Financial Aid. Click here for information.
Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column).
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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AID RECIPIENTS
- Continued Eligibility for Aid:
See our sample aid packages page (see the blue sidebar: "Will my financial aid be renewed after freshman year?") and our terms and conditions page for information.
Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column).
- Satisfactory Academic Progress:
This is the term used to denote a student's successful completion of course work toward a certificate or degree. Students must maintain specific academic progress requirements to be eligible for financial aid, click here for information.
Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column).
- Method and Frequency of Disbursements:
Financial aid is disbursed (released) to students in different ways depending on the type of aid and other factors, click here for information.
Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column).
- Terms/Conditions of Employment Provided as Financial Aid: For information on Work-Study employment click here and see www.studentemployment.umich.edu.
Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column).
- Terms of Student Loans, Including Necessity of Repayment and Sample Repayment Schedule:
See our loan and loan repayment pages.
Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column).
- Terms/Conditions of Deferment or Cancellation of Perkins Loan, Direct Stafford, or FFEL Loan Because of Volunteer Service:
Students may receive deferment or cancellation of loans for volunteer service such as Peace Corps, Armed Services, etc. See the "Terms" column of the Major Aid Programs chart.
Graduate Business, Dental, Law, and Medical students: Contact your respective financial aid office (see listings in the right blue column).
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SCHOLARSHIP FRAUD:
According to the Federal Trade Commission, perpetrators of financial aid fraud often use the following lines to sell their scholarship services; students should avoid any scholarship service or website that says the following:
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"This scholarship is guaranteed or your money back."
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"You can't get this information anywhere else."
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"I just need your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship."
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"We'll do all the work."
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"This scholarship will cost some money."
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"You've been selected by a 'national foundation' to receive a scholarship" or "You're a finalist" in a contest you never entered.
If you believe you've been the victim of scholarship fraud, wish to file a complaint, or want more information, call 1 (877) FTC-HELP or see www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams. On November 5, 2000, Congress passed the College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act to enhance protection against fraud in student financial assistance by establishing stricter sentencing guidelines for criminal financial aid fraud.
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Student Outcomes
GRADUATION AND RETENTION RATES
The U-M graduation rate after six years for the 2001-2002 freshman class is 88%. This is the rate for degree-seeking full-time undergraduates who have graduated from their programs within 150% of the normal time for graduation. Graduation rates are also published on the Office of Budget and Planning's website.
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GRADUATION AND RETENTION RATES FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
This must be provided to student-athletes, their parents, high school coaches, and guidance counselors when an athletically related student aid offer is made. The NCAA provides this information directly to high schools. For information, contact the Athletic Department, 1000 S. State St., Tel: (734) 647-2583.
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EMPLOYMENT FOR GRADUATES
Available information about job placement rates and the types of employment obtained by U-M graduates may be obtained from the U-M Career Center (www.careercenter.umich.edu), the career services offices of the U-M schools and colleges (see www.umich.edu/units.php for contact information), and the Office of Budget and Planning (http://sitemaker.umich.edu/obpinfo/home).
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR GRADUATES
Available information about the types of graduate and professional schools in which U-M graduates enroll may be obtained from the U-M Career Center (www.careercenter.umich.edu), the career services offices of the U-M schools and colleges (see www.umich.
edu/units.php for contact information), and the Office of Budget and Planning (http://sitemaker.umich.edu/obpinfo/home).
ATHLETIC PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
As part of The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, information on annual participation rates and financing of men's and women's sports in intercollegiate athletic programs is available by request to students and the general public. For more information or to receive a copy of the report, contact the Athletic Department, 1000 S. State St., Tel: (734) 647-2583.
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Health and Safety
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY
The U-M Department of Public Safety (DPS) has state-certified police officers, public safety officers, and parking enforcement officers who patrol the campus area. These officers are supported by communications officers, administrators, and investigators. DPS is a service-oriented department whose mission is to contribute to and promote a safe and secure community while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons utilizing facilities and programs of the university.
The Department of Public Safety distributes the university's Campus Safety Handbook, which includes three-year statistics concerning reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in unobstructed public areas immediately adjacent to or running through the campus; and in certain noncampus facilities. The handbook 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. For more information or to request a printed copy of the Campus Safety Handbook, visit the Department of Public Safety at http://police.umich.edu or contact Department of Public Safety, 1239 Kipke Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, Tel: (734) 763-3434.
VACCINATION POLICY
The University of Michigan's policies on immunizations
for new students can be found on the University Health
Service website: www.uhs.umich.edu/immuninfo.
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University of Michigan's Nondiscrimination Policy Statement
The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1432, 734-763-0235, TTY 734-647-1388. For other University of Michigan information call 734-764-1817.
Subject to Change:
Because of the nature of federal, state, and institutional guidelines affecting financial aid programs, the information contained in this website is subject to change.
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