Student Consumer Information
Policy Against Discrimination
Trident University International does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental handicap, marital status, or political affiliation. Any complaints related to this policy or otherwise related to discrimination may be submitted through the University Complaint Resolution System (CRS) or directly to the Office of Compliance at Compliance@Trident.edu under the University Complaint and Grievance resolution Policy published in the Policy Handbook of the University Catalog.
All institutions participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs are required to provide notification of the availability of consumer information.
The notice must list and describe the information and include a statement of procedures required to access additional information. Submit a request for information to obtain a paper copy.
Mission: Trident University International (Trident) provides an exceptional online educational experience for its students—diverse adult learners including current and former members of the military family. Adhering to the highest standards of academic excellence, faculty and staff foster a learning community where students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills to enhance their lives and advance their careers.
Accreditation: Trident University is accredited by the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite #100, Alameda CA 94501 (Phone: 510-748-9001).
This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. The approval is effective until June 30, 2019. Any questions a student may have regarding that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897.
For information on the status of Trident in other states please access the following link: State Authorization
Degree Programs: Trident offers 5 non-degree certificate/dipoma, 1 Associate of Science in Professional Studies, 8 Bachelors, 8 Masters, and 5 Doctoral programs.
Faculty: For information about our faculty members.
Gainful Employment Disclosures: Trident University offers high quality degree programs, designed to prepare students to compete for careers in today’s marketplace. However, finding gainful employment is the responsibility of the student. Trident does not imply or guarantee students will find employment as a result of completing an academic program. For information about the programs offered and gainful employment disclosures please access the home page of each degree program through the programs webpage.
University Policies and Procedures: Refer to the Trident University Catalog for university policies and procedures related to:
- Admission and Credit Transfer Policies
- Authorization to Close File
- Complaint and Grievance Resolution
- Copyright Compliance
- Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse Prevention Information
- Extensions and Incomplete Grades
- Graduation Requirements
- Normal Time to Complete and Maximum Time to Complete
- Policy Against Discrimination
- Refund Policy
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Student Information and Procedures
- Student rights with respect to education records* (see also, below Notification)
- Student Services
- Students with Disabilities – updated Verification of Disability Form and process for seeking accommodations
- Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Tuition and Fees
- US Constitution Day
- Vaccination Policy
- Voter Registration
- Withdrawal Policy
Retention and Graduation: For information about retention, completion and graduation rates please access the Institutional Research page of the University website.
Financial Assistance: Trident offers Federal Pell Grants and Federal Stafford Direct Loans 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/financial aid programs, terms and conditions, eligibility, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), disbursements and loan repayment please access the University Catalog under the heading of Federal Financial Aid.
For information about financial aid tools and resources including the Net Price Calculator please visit Financial Aid Tools and Resources.
For information about benefits for veterans please visit VA Benefits.
Notification of Rights Under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution at any age.) These rights include:
- The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days after the day Trident University International [“Trident”] receives a request for access. A student should submit to the Registrar, a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The Registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
- The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask Trident to amend a record should write the Registrar, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed and specify why it should be changed.
If Trident decides not to amend the record as requested, Trident will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. - The right to provide written consent before Trident discloses personally identifiable information (PII) from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
Trident discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is typically a person employed by Trident in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person serving on the board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee. A school official also may include a volunteer or contractor outside of Trident who performs an institutional service of function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent or a student volunteering to assist another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official typically has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for Trident. - The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Trident to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
Students may contact University departments by visiting the Department Directory for availability of employees for information dissemination.
We offer Federal Pell Grants and Federal Stafford Direct Loans for eligible students. In addition to multiple eligibility criteria, students must be United States 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.
Learn more about our finance options.
Trident University offers high quality online degrees designed to impart the skills and knowledge required to compete in today’s marketplace for high demand careers. While our mission is to prepare students effectively to pursue career and professional development in their respective fields, finding gainful employment is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not imply or guarantee that students will find employment or be placed in any particular job as a result of completing an educational program.
Click on the below links for important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended these programs:
Associate Degrees
Associate of Science in Professional Studies
Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
Bachelor of Science in Leadership
Master Degrees
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Health Administration
Master of Science in Health Sciences
Master of Science in Homeland Security
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Information Technology Management
Master of Science in Leadership
Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Business Administration
Doctor of Education
Ph.D. in Business Administration
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
Ph.D. in Health Sciences
Certificates/Diplomas
Business Analytics Certificate
Computerized Accounting Certificate
Computerized Accounting Diploma
Medical Billing Certificate
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
BPPE Annual Report for 2016 Institution Information
BPPE Annual Report for 2016 Program Information
Associate Degrees
Associate of Science in Professional Studies
Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
Master Degrees
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Education (36 Credits)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Emergency & Disaster Management
Master of Science in Health Administration
Master of Science in Health Sciences
Master of Science in Homeland Security
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Information Technology Management
Master of Science in Leadership
Doctoral Degrees
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Ph.D. in Business Administration
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
Ph.D. in Health Sciences
Certificates
Adult Learning (MAED)
Business Intelligence (MSITM)
Computerized Accounting Certificate
Computerized Accounting Diploma
Conflict Resolution Management (MSHA)
Cybersecurity Certificate
Emergency and Disaster Management (MSEDM)
Emergency and Disaster Management – Logistics (MSEDM)
Entrepreneurship (MBA)
Finance (MBA)
Health Care Quality Assurance (MSHA)
Health Education (MSHS)
Health Informatics (MSHA)
Homeland Security (MSHLS)
Human Resource Management (MSHRM)
Information Security / Assurance and Digital Forensics (MSITM)
Instructional Systems Specialist (MAED)
International Business (MBA)
IT Project Management (MSITM)
Managerial Accounting (MBA)
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
Medical Billing Certificate
Medical Coding Certificate
Project Management (MBA)
SAS Joint Certificate
Public Health (PhD HS)
Strategic Leadership (MBA)
Supply Chain Management (MBA)
Technology and Learning (MAED)
ICDC Teach-Out
Accounting Office Specialist
Addiction Treatment Counseling
Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Associate of Occupational Studies Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Associate of Occupational Studies Business Management and Accounting
Associate of Occupational Studies Health Care Management
Associate of Occupational Studies Homeland Security
Computerized Accounting
Homeland Security and Investigation
Medical Office Management
Medical Office Specialist
Paralegal
Security and Crime Prevention Specialist
Under the Title IV cash management regulations, institutions are required to publicly disclose any contract that governs a Tier One or Tier Two Arrangement as well as information about the costs incurred by students who elect to use a financial account offered under one of those arrangements.
To view our institution’s contract with BankMobile, a Division of Customer Bank, click here: https://www.vibeaccount.com/swc/doc/landing/wjkcle8zleewimsbddyw

