The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs ensure that various institutional information and policies be made available to students. The following information is disclosed to you as a current or prospective student of Bastyr University in compliance with federal law and other law.
Academic Programs and Accreditations
Information concerning Bastyr University's programs, faculty, and course descriptions is available from the University's Academic Catalog. This catalog also provides information on Academic Policies and Procedures.
Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log
Information regarding public safety at Bastyr is provided in the Campus Safety Report. The Safety Report includes crime statistics for the previous three years concerning certain crimes reported to have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by UCSB; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. This report also includes the following information:
- Police and public safety resources;
- Reporting crimes;
- Coordination between law enforcement agencies;
- Fire and medical emergencies;
- Crime prevention;
- Annual fire report,
- Campus sexual violence prevention programs and resources;
- "Timely warning" and emergency notification policy statement;
- Missing student notification policy;
- Alcohol and Illicit Drug Free Workplace policy
- Title IX
- Nondiscrimination and Civil Rights policies
- Harassment and Sexual Misconduct (Dating Violence, Domestic Violence and Stalking)
Teach-out Policy
Policy:
If an academic program is closed prior to enrolled students completing, the Dean for instruction or her/his designee will create and communicate a teach-out plan to ensure that students currently enrolled in a program are able to complete the program or change their educational goals in pursuit of another program.
If the university is unable to provide a teach-out for the remaining students, the university can contract with another educational entity to ensure student program completion. A written agreement is required if the teach-out is provided by another institution or entity.
Purpose:
To provide the opportunity for the student to complete a program of study if the university ceases to operate a degree program before all students have completed their program of study.
To Whom Does This Policy Apply:
Students enrolled in a program which has been identified for closure prior to the successful completion of all students.
References:
NWCCU Accreditation policy for 'teach out'
Copyright Infringement - Policies and Sanctions
Bastyr University's Copyright Policy outlines the University's policies on and consequences that will result from copyright infringement.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Bastyr University's Alcohol and Illicit Drug Free Workplace Policy provides information about alcohol and other drug health risks, drug and alcohol laws and penalties, and campus alcohol and other drug education and counseling resources.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Bastyr University conforms to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), commonly known as the Buckley Amendment, which requires that Bastyr adopt guidelines concerning the right of a student to inspect her/his educational records and guidelines concerning the release of personally identifiable information to third parties. The Act further provides that such a student has the right to a hearing in order to provide for the correction or deletion of inaccurate, misleading or otherwise inappropriate data and provides that students be informed annually of the types of educational records maintained by the University that are directly related to students. Consistent with that act, the University's policy on Compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is established to ensure that information contained in such records is treated in a responsible manner with due regard to the personal nature of the information. Prospective and incoming students are not covered under FERPA.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid section of the Bastyr University website provides the types of financial aid available; eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for aid; financial aid terms and conditions, including rights and responsibilities of students; and whom to contact for more information.
Third Party Servicers
Bastyr University does not issue financial aid reimbursements in-house, instead we are contracted with a third party servicer, Nelnet Business Solutions, to issue payments directly to our students. Through a monthly service plan, Bastyr utilizes the Nelnet Campus Commerce tool to issue payments for students via check or direct deposit. The funds are generated from Bastyr and transfer directly to students through a secured process to provide maximum security. The students are not required to pay any fees, or set up accounts with a specified lender under this agreement.
Bastyr University utilizes the National Student Loan Clearinghouse as a third party servicer to report enrollment information to the Department of Education for loan deferment purposes, and for research purposes.
Bastyr University has a contract with Inceptia as a third party servicer to provide default prevention and financial literacy services to our students and our former students.
For more information on third party servicers, please contact Danette Wells, Director of Financial Aid, at dwells@bastyr.edu.
Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal, and Return of Title IV Financial Aid
Click here for information regarding the requirements and procedures for students seeking to withdraw officially, including the policy on refunds and return of Title IV financial aid.
Student Outcomes
The Fast Facts page on the University website provides links to the following information:
- Retention Rate
- Graduation Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)
- Outcomes for Graduates
Professional Licensure Determination
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