Fair Consumer Practices 2016 Report
Pursuant to Section 1005.04, Florida Statutes

Office of Articulation
Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1401
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
(850) 245-9549
articulation@fldoe.org 

Institution:		

Address:		

Person Completing Form:		

Contact Information:

Current Enrollment:	

FT:		

PT:		

This is an:		
Annual Review		
Initial Application	

1.	This institution is accredited by (accrediting agency and commission):

2.	Level of accreditation: 

3.	Types of degrees approved by accrediting agency:

4.	Is this institution chartered in Florida?  

	Yes		No		For Profit		Not for Profit	

5.	Does the institution also offer non-degree (certificate or diploma) programs? 

	     ____Yes  _ __ No	

The following consumer practices information must be completed.   Attach additional pages if necessary, clearly identified as to item of reference.  Published documents, such as the catalog or student handbook, may be attached or copies of pertinent pages of such documents which are clearly indexed and identified as to source and item of reference. If the documents are web-based, please provide an accurate URL link to the specific page.

NOTE:	If the current catalog and other documents do not meet any of these standards, attach a copy of proposed wording which does meet the standards and which will be included in future printings.

1.	The following information must be made available to students, in writing, at least one week prior to collection of fees.  If the disclosure is made through some other document than the catalog, please indicate and attach a copy of appropriate pages.

A.	A statement of the institution’s purpose.
 (Catalog page #, URL address)

B.	A listing of the college’s educational programs and curricula, including course availability and prerequisites. 
(Catalog page #, URL address)  
     
	C. 	A description of the college’s physical facilities. 
(Catalog page #, URL address)

D.	A description of the college’s status regarding licensure and/or accreditation. 
(Catalog page #, URL address)

E.	A description of the college’s fee schedule and policies about retaining student fees if a student withdraws.  
(Catalog page #, URL address)

F.	A statement regarding the transferability of credits to and from other colleges.
 (Catalog page #, URL address)

2.	Outline the institution’s method of assessing a student’s ability to complete successfully the course of study for which he/she has applied before accepting the student into the program.

3.	Outline the specific manner in which students are accurately informed about financial assistance and obligations for repayment of loans. 

4.	Outline the published equitable prorated refund policy for all students, as well as both the federal refund guidelines for students receiving federal financial assistance and the minimum refund guidelines set by commission rule. Include URL links and/ or catalog page numbers where this policy can be located. 

5.	Outline any employment placement services provided and the limitations thereof. 

6.	Outline how the institution provides prospective and enrolled students accurate information regarding the relationship of its programs to state licensure requirements for practicing related occupations and professions in Florida.

7.	Attach one copy of all advertising issued on behalf of the institution                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 during the current academic year.  

8.	Outline how the institution makes available to students and prospective students, information regarding campus crime statistics and the assessment of physical plant safety and compliance with local safety and health standards.

9.	 Outline the published procedures for handling the following: student complaints (academic and grievance), disciplinary actions and the appeals process. 

Include URL links and/ or catalog page numbers where procedures for each can be located.

A.	Student complaints

B.	Disciplinary actions

C.	The appeals process 

CERTIFICATION

This certification is executed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the institution to attest that:

The foregoing information regarding fair consumer practices, including attachments, is true and accurate and the institution shall observe the policies and practices as reported.

Information about foregoing policies is provided, in writing, to all prospective students at least one week prior to enrollment or collection of tuition fees.

Each prospective student has access to a copy of the college catalog at least one week prior to admission.	

		
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