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Trident University, like all institutions participating in Title IV, Higher Education Act student financial aid programs, must annually provide to all enrolled students notification of the availability of consumer information.

Next Session Starts on September 5, 2017

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.

Institutional Information / Annual Notice

Mission: Trident University International (TUI) 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).

March 11, 2013 WASC Statement

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 8 Bachelors, 8 Masters, and 4 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
Complaint and Grievance Resolution
Copyright Compliance
Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse Prevention Information
Extensions and Incomplete Grades
Students with Disabilities – Verification of Disability Form has been updated and process for seeking accommodations has been revised
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, (FERPA) – Students have the right, with notice/request to the Office of the Registrar, to:
- Inspect and review education records
- Seek amendment of inaccurate or misleading information in education records
- Consent to most disclosures of personally identifiable information from education records
Transfer of Credits
Tuition and Fees
Refund Policy
Satisfactory Academic Progress
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.

Students may contact University departments by visiting the Department Directory for availability of employees for information dissemination.

Financial Assistance

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.

Retention and Graduation Rates

Annual Report & School Performance Fact Sheet (California Residents Data)

Pursuant to California State Law, Trident University publishes and provides to students residing in California, Performance Fact Sheets to help students make informed decisions regarding their program of interest. The fact sheet for each degree program is filed with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Regardless of any information students may have relating to completion rates, placement rates, starting salaries, or license exam passage rates, fact sheets contain the information as calculated pursuant to state law. Any questions a student may have regarding this fact sheet that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 | www.bppe.ca.gov | P:888.370.7589 or 916.431.6959 | F:916.263.1897

BPPE Annual Report for 2015

Cash Management Contracts

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