Consumer Information & Institutional Compliance

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 requires that universities make available to current and prospective students important information in an effort to ensure fairness and transparency for all higher education consumers. The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is committed to providing prospective students, students, their families and the entire campus community full disclosure of all consumer information as required by state and federal law.

Additional information can be found in our and Academic Catalogs.

Contact Information for Consumer Information Inquiries

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø designates an employee or group of employees who are available on a full-time basis to assist enrolled or prospective students in obtaining consumer information.

Betsy Compton
Executive Director of Communications & Marketing
Phone: (205) 652-3892
Email: [email protected]Ìý
Office: Webb 334

Dr. Amy Jones
Provost
Phone: (205) 652-3531
Email: [email protected]Ìý
Office: Webb 102

William Washburn
Director of Financial Aid
Phone: (205) 652-3404
Email: [email protected]Ìý
Office: Brock 114

Brett Gilliland
Director of Athletics
Phone: (205) 652-3402
Email: [email protected]
Office: Homer 222

Josette White
Director of Campus Safety & Security
Chief of Police
Phone: (205) 652-3602
Email: [email protected]
Office: Craiger House

Bliss Adkison
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness & Research
Phone: (205) 652-3912
Email: [email protected]
Office: Foust Hall 106C

General Institutional Information

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides services and support for students with disabilities, including students with intellectual disabilities. For information about available accommodations, facilities, and services, visit Student Advocacy.

Learn more about ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s accessibility policies and resources on the Americans with Disabilities Act page.

Review ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s in the Student Handbook.

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides information about the accrediting bodies that accredit or approve the University for postsecondary education on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Accreditations page.

Information about program-specific accreditation, approvals, and licensure is available on the applicable college or division webpage:

View ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s required institutional information on the .

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides information about student body diversity, including the percentage of enrolled, full-time students in the following categories:

  • Male

  • Female

  • Self-identified members of a major racial or ethnic group

  • Federal Pell Grant recipients

View student body diversity information through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Fast Facts.

Learn more about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Student Rights and Records page.

Academic Programs

View a complete list of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides information about its current degree programs and other educational and training programs, including related instructional, laboratory, and physical facilities; faculty and other instructional personnel; and, when applicable, plans for improving academic programs.

State-specific professional licensure disclosures for applicable ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø programs are available on the State Authorization and NC-SARA page. The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which allows ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to offer distance education in participating states.

Access contact information for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty and staff through the .

Find ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø facilities and campus locations on the .

Transfer credit evaluations are conducted by the Office of the Registrar. The evaluation process begins after a student has been admitted to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø as a degree-seeking student or, for a returning ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student, has completed the reactivation process.

Articulation agreements are formal transfer partnerships that outline the curricular relationship between ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and other accredited institutions. These agreements are designed to support a seamless transfer process, minimize the loss of earned credits, and align program requirements between participating institutions.

Learn more about ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s articulation agreements and transfer credit resources on the Transfer Partnerships & Equivalencies page.

Student Financial Assistance

Information about financial aid programs available to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students is provided through the following University resources:

Financial aid may be available from four primary sources: federal, state, institutional, and private. Learn more about available aid, eligibility, and the financial aid process on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Financial Aid page.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø publishes its annual cost of attendance, including estimated educational expenses, on the Cost of Attendance page.

Review financial aid eligibility requirements and application information on the Applying for Financial Aid page.

Eligibility requirements for specific types of financial aid, including Direct Loans and scholarships, are provided as part of the applicable aid or application process.

Students may obtain criteria used for selecting financial aid recipients and determining award amounts by making an appointment with a Financial Aid Administrator.

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) provides current and prospective students with access to the information, procedures, and forms needed to apply for financial assistance. Financial aid resources are available through the following channels:

  • University Catalogs: The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs include information about financial aid policies and procedures. Access the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Academic Catalogs.

  • Direct Communications: Students may receive financial aid information and updates through University communications, including email, text messages, and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø announcements.

  • Aid-Specific Applications: Applications and processes for specific types of financial aid, including Federal Direct Loans and scholarships, provide applicable eligibility requirements and instructions.

  • Financial Aid Website: Information about financial aid programs, application procedures, forms, deadlines, and other resources is available on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Financial Aid webpages.

Federal financial aid programs and benefits available to eligible ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students may include:

State financial aid available to eligible ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students may include:

Institutional and local financial aid available to eligible ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students may include:

Private financial aid available to eligible ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students may include:

Review the requirements for maintaining financial aid eligibility on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy page.

Students receiving financial aid at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) have certain rights and responsibilities. Understanding these requirements can help students successfully navigate the financial aid process and maintain eligibility for financial assistance.

Student Rights

Students have the right to information about:

  • Financial aid programs available at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
  • Procedures and requirements for applying for financial aid.
  • Criteria used to determine financial aid eligibility, select recipients, and calculate financial need.
  • ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s refund and repayment policies.
  • ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements for financial aid recipients.
  • Facilities, accommodations, and services available to students with disabilities.
Student Responsibilities

Students receiving financial aid are responsible for:

  • Completing required financial aid forms accurately and submitting them by applicable deadlines.
  • Providing additional information or documentation requested by the Financial Aid Office in a timely manner.
  • Keeping applicable personal and student information up to date and notifying the appropriate University office of changes that may affect financial aid eligibility.
  • Reporting additional financial assistance or educational benefits from outside sources, including scholarships, loans, fellowships, or other aid.
  • Understanding how changes in enrollment may affect financial aid eligibility and notifying the Financial Aid Office when required.
  • Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress in accordance with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø policy.
  • Completing the financial aid application process each academic year for which financial aid is requested.

Financial aid is applied to eligible students’ accounts according to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s financial aid disbursement schedule. Initial refund disbursements are generally issued on the Wednesday following the free drop/add week each semester. Additional disbursements may occur throughout the semester as students complete financial aid requirements and become eligible for funds.

If financial aid exceeds a student’s University charges, the remaining funds are issued to the student as a refund. Refund timing may vary based on financial aid eligibility, enrollment, completion of required documentation, and the start dates of enrolled courses.

View current refund dates, delivery methods, and other important information on the Financial Aid Refund Information page.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides information about institutional refund policies and the federal requirements that apply when a student withdraws from the University.

Learn more about how withdrawing may affect federal financial aid on the Enrollment Status and Withdrawal Implications page.

Students with sufficient financial aid may be eligible to charge required books and supplies purchased through the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bookstore to their student account.

  • Online students: Eligible charges may begin up to 10 days before the first day of classes.

  • On-campus students: Eligible charges may begin up to eight days before the first day of classes.

Purchase course materials and other items through the .

For information about eligible course materials, costs, and participation, visit the Covered Course Materials page.

Use ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s to estimate the cost of attendance and potential financial aid.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides students with access to information from the U.S. Department of Education about federal student loans, including the rights and responsibilities of students and institutions participating in Title IV loan programs.

Learn more about federal student aid, loan programs, and borrower responsibilities on the .

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø informs student and parent borrowers that applicable federal student loan information is reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Information reported to NSLDS may be accessed by authorized users, including guaranty agencies, lenders, and eligible institutions.

Learn more about federal student loans and managing your federal student aid on the .

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides first-time Federal Direct Loan borrowers with information about loan terms and conditions, repayment requirements, and borrower rights and responsibilities.

Learn more about required entrance counseling and other Federal Direct Loan requirements on the Loan Programs page.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides exit counseling to Federal Direct Loan borrowers, including applicable graduate or professional student Direct PLUS Loan borrowers, when they graduate, leave the University, or drop below half-time enrollment.

Learn more about required exit counseling and other Federal Direct Loan requirements on the Loan Programs page.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides information to students who use private education loans to help pay educational expenses, including applicable loan disclosures, Truth in Lending Act information, and self-certification requirements.

Learn more about private student loans and required disclosures on the Loan Programs page.

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø administers student financial aid in accordance with applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements and is committed to ethical practices in the administration of financial aid.

As a member institution of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø follows the professional ethical principles and standards established by NASFAA.

Athletics

For information about graduation and transfer-out rates for students receiving athletically related financial aid, contact Janet Montgomery, Associate Athletic Director for Academics, at [email protected].

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø prepares and publishes an annual report in accordance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA).

View the University’s .

Campus Safety & Security

To help protect the health and safety of the campus community, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø requires on-campus students to have certain up-to-date immunizations before arriving on campus. All new students must verify their immunization records to meet University requirements.

Review immunization requirements and instructions for submitting documentation on the Immunization and Medical Records Verification for New Students page.

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy campus environment free from alcohol abuse and illegal drug use.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy supplements existing University policies, practices, and procedures to promote a safe learning and working environment. The policy complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws, including the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.

Learn more about ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s policies, prevention efforts, and educational resources on the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program page.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø publishes its Annual Campus Security Report by October 1 each year. The report includes campus crime statistics, timely warnings and emergency notification procedures, crime log information, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and more.

Access ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s annual security reports and additional campus safety resources on the Campus Safety page.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reports and publishes the above information in the required security report by October 1 of each year.

Access ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s annual security reports and additional campus safety resources on the Campus Safety page.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reports and publishes the required fire safety and fire log report by October 1 of each year.

Access ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s annual security reports and additional campus safety resources on the Campus Safety page.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is committed to maintaining a safe campus environment and preventing hazing in accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act.

Learn more about ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s hazing prevention policies, reporting procedures, and campus safety resources on the Hazing Policy and Reporting page.

Student Outcomes

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø compiles and submits an annual report containing institutional and state-level information about its teacher preparation programs.

View the Annual Reporting Measures at the bottom of the College of Education page.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø annually publishes graduation rates for first-time, full-time undergraduate students seeking a degree or certificate. These rates are reported for specific student groups in accordance with federal reporting requirements.

View ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Graduation Rates.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides current and prospective students with information about the employment outcomes of graduates, including employment placement and types of employment obtained.

For more information about graduate employment outcomes, contact Career Development.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø makes advertised job placement rates available to prospective students at or before the time they apply for enrollment.

For information about job placement rates, contact Career Development.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides current and prospective students with information about the types of graduate and professional education programs in which graduates of its four-year degree programs enroll.

For more information about graduate and professional education enrollment, contact Career Development.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides retention rate information for first-time undergraduate students seeking a degree or certificate, as reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

View ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s retention rate information on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning page.

Institutional Compliance

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø makes a good faith effort to distribute voter registration forms from the state of Alabama to each student enrolled in and attending a recognized degree/certificate program. Forms are made available across campus to students at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø requests the forms from the State at least 120 days prior to the deadline for registering to vote within the State. (No liability is placed on the institution if it has not received enough voter forms to fulfill this requirement within 60 days prior to the deadline for registering to vote).

Students can access additional voter registration information and resources through the following websites:


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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø observes Constitution Day annually on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787.

When September 17 falls on a weekend or holiday, Constitution Day educational activities are held during the preceding or following week.

2022–2023 HEERF Reports

June 2023 HEERF Report (PDF) (00102400_HEERF_Q22023_102023)
March 2023 HEERF Report (PDF) (00102400_HEERF_Q12023_031023)
December 2022 HEERF Report (PDF) (00102400_HEERF_Q42022_011323)
September 2022 HEERF Report (PDF) (00102400_HEERF_Q32022_101022)
June 2022 HEERF Report (PDF) (00102400_HEERF_Q22022_071122)

HEERF Reports Prior to June 2022

Student Portion

March 2022 HEERF Student Portion Report (PDF)
December 2021 HEERF Student Portion Report (DOCX)
September 2021 HEERF Student Portion Report (PDF)
June 2021ÌýHEERF Student Portion Report (PDF)
March 2021 HEERF Student Portion Report (PDF)
December 2020 HEERF Student Portion Report (PDF)
September 2020 HEERF Student Portion Report (DOCX)
June 2020 HEERF Student Portion Report (PDF)

Institutional Portion

March 2022 HEERF Institutional Portion Report (PDF)
December 2021 HEERF Institutional Portion Report (PDF)
September 2021 HEERF Institutional Portion Report (PDF)
June 2021 HEERF Institutional Portion Report (PDF)
March 2021 HEERF Institutional Portion Report (PDF)
December 2020 HEERF Institutional Portion Report (PDF)
September 2020 HEERF Institutional Portion Report (PDF)
June 2020 HEERF Institutional Portion Report (PDF)

In compliance with the that was passed by the Alabama Legislature during the 2019 regular legislative session, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, on behalf of its Board of Trustees, has issued this report, which covers the 12-month period running from August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026:

  1. The date and description of each violation of the policy adopted pursuant to this act.
    • There have been no violations of the for the period of August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026.
  2. A description of the administrative handling and discipline relating to each violation described.
    • Not applicable.
  3. A description of substantial difficulties, controversies, or successes in maintaining a posture of administrative and institutional neutrality.
    • The University has always strived to support its faculty, staff, and students in being able to express their thoughts and opinions, thereby ensuring to the fullest extent possible intellectual freedom and free expression across campus. The University also endeavors to remain neutral, as an institution, on the public policy controversies of the day, except as far as administrative decisions on the issues are essential to the day-to-day operations of the University. This year the University has followed these principles in maintaining a posture of administrative and institutional neutrality.
  4. Any assessments, criticism, commendations, or recommendations the Board of Trustees sees fit to include.
    • The Policy on Free Speech and Facility Use has served the University well by allowing its faculty, staff, and students to take positions on public controversies and engage in protected expressive activity, while maintaining order and the safety of all involved.

Paper copies of any information listed above are available upon request