Consumer Information and Disclosures

General Institutional Information

• Privacy of Student Records - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.
• Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
  The university is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Student Data (OIRE Fact Book)
  The Texas Tech Health El Paso Fact Book, compiled by OIRE for planning and compliance, includes student data for its four schools.
• Price of Attendance
  Cost of attendance (COA) information is available per school:
  • Paul L. Foster School of Medicine COA
  • Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing COA
  • Graduate School of Biomedical Science
  • Dental School COA
• Enrollment Credit Hours
  

  Students must be enrolled half-time in an accredited degree program to receive Federal and State financial aid, with enrollment hours verified at disbursement.

• Net Price Calculator
  TTUHSC EL Paso does not enroll First-Time, First Year students. As such, this regulation is not applicable.
• Refund Policy
  The refund policy stipulates the amount of tuition and fees that are refunded to students who drop a class or withdraw from the university.
• Requirements for Withdrawal
  Students who are withdrawing from the university after completing registration for the semester must first secure the dean’s approval.
• Repayment Policy (Return of Federal Financial Aid)
  This link provides information on financial aid repayment when a student withdraws from all coursework. Student financial aid is awarded to students under the assumption that they will complete the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of financial aid that the student was originally scheduled to receive.
• Textbook Information
  A comprehensive list of required textbooks for students.
• Educational Program
  Provides information on current degree programs and other educational programs.
• Transfer of Credit Policies
  This link contains the transfer credit policy.
• Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
  El Paso is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees.
• Copyright Infringement-Policies and Sanctions
  The purpose of this policy is to ensure understanding and a standardized approach regarding the handling of materials controlled by a copyright.
• Constitution Day
  Constitution Day is celebrated each year on September 17^th .   If the 17^th of September occurs on a weekend, the Constitution Day will be recognized on the workday closest to that date.

 

Student Financial Assistance

• Apply for Financial Aid
  Assistance Available From Federal, State, Local and Institutional Programs.
• Contact Information
• Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
• Federal Student Loan Information
  
  • Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans
    Student Financial Services employees must adhere to the professional code of conduct principles while administering student financial aid.
  • National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
    • https://nslds.ed.gov/nslds/nslds_SA/
    • Visit NSLDS for information about all of your federal student loans and federal grants.
    • Note that NSLDS does not include information about any private loans you may have received.
  • Entrance Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers and Master Promissory
    Note: All first-time financial aid loan borrowers must complete a Direct Loan Stafford/Unsubsidized loan entrance counseling and Master Promissory Note before a loan may be disbursed.
  • Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers
    Student financial aid recipients are required to complete a Direct Loan Exit Counseling for any of the following reasons: dismissal, leave of absence, failure to re-enroll, less than half-time status, withdrawal or graduation.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
  To remain eligible to receive federal student aid, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward completion of their program.
• Refund and Disbursement Information
  • Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Disbursement Date
  • School of Nursing Disbursement Dates
  • Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Disbursement Dates
  • School of Dental Medicine Disbursement Dates

 

Health and Safety

• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
  The University is committed to maintaining an environment free from substance.
• Vaccination Policy
• Annual Security and Safety Report provides information on emergency response procedures, evacuation procedures, criminal activity summary, missing student notification, and fire safety.

 

Voter Registration

The University encourages all students to participate in local, state, and national elections. In order to vote in the State of Texas students must register at least 30 days prior to an election.

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