Student Consumer Information

November 28, 2011

Annual Notice to Students about Consumer Information

All institutions participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs are required to provide notification of the availability of consumer information. This notice identifies the available information, provides a brief description and specific locations where additional information may be accessed. A request to receive paper copies of the following information may be submitted to the University through Request for Information.

Institutional Information

TUI aspires to be the university of choice that sets the standard for academic excellence, unparalleled access and compassionate student support for all members of the military family. TUI is currently accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (http://www.wascsenior.org/). For additional information about the accreditation status of TUI please access: Trident University Accreditation

TUI is comprised of four academic colleges and offers 15 degree programs – 5 Bachelor’s, 7 Master’s and 3 Ph.D. programs.

For information about the programs offered and gainful employment disclosures please access:

• Gainful Employment Disclosures: http://www.trident.edu/gainful-employment-disclosures

Use the links below to locate faculty members:

• The College of Business Administration: http://www.trident.edu/college-of-business-administration-roster?pid=academic-fr-cba
• The College of Education: http://www.trident.edu/college-of-education-roster?pid=academic-fr-ce
• The College of Health Sciences: http://www.trident.edu/college-of-health-sciences-roster?pid=academic-fr-chs
• The College of Information Systems: http://www.trident.edu/college-of-information-systems-roster?pid=academic-fr-cis

Please refer to the corresponding sections of the University Catalog (http://www.trident.edu/catalogs) for information about university policies and procedures including those related to the following:

• Copyright Compliance: http://www.trident.edu/fall-2011-university-catalog#_Toc305678550
• Drug and Alcohol: http://www.trident.edu/fall-2011-university-catalog#_Toc305678554
• Students with Disabilities: http://www.trident.edu/fall-2011-university-catalog#_Toc305678595
• Retention of Student Records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): http://www.trident.edu/fall-2011-university-catalog#_Toc305678592
• Transfer Policy: http://www.trident.edu/fall-2011-university-catalog#_Toc305678597
• Tuition and Fees: http://www.trident.edu/fall-2011-university-catalog#_Toc305678598
• Refund Policy: http://www.trident.edu/fall-2011-university-catalog#_Toc305678607
• Voter Registration: http://www.trident.edu/fall-2011-university-catalog#_Toc305678610
• Withdrawal Policy: http://www.trident.edu/fall-2011-university-catalog#_Toc305678611

Retention and Graduation Information

For information about retention, completion and graduation rates please access the Graduation & Retention rates page of the University website at http://www.trident.edu/graduation-and-retention-rates.

You may also access additional student information at the Student Fact File page on the University website at: http://www.trident.edu/student-fact-file.

Financial Assistance

TUI offers Federal Pell Grants, Federal Stafford Direct Loans and ACG and SMART Grants for eligible students. In addition to multiple eligibility criteria, students must be US Citizens, permanent residents or eligible non-citizens as defined on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). International students are not eligible for Federal Pell Grants.

For information about available financial assistance please access the University website at:

• Payments & Payment Plans: http://www.trident.edu/payment-methods-and-plans
• Federal Financial Aid: http://www.trident.edu/financial-aid-resources?pid=financial-aid-far
• Federal Financial Aid Grants & Loans: http://www.trident.edu/grants-loans
• VA Benefits: http://www.trident.edu/veterans?pid=financial-aid-va
• Net Price Calculator: https://trident.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx

Students may contact University departments by visiting the Department Directory