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General Student Information

• Admissions Policies and Requirements – Explanation of DSCC’s admissions policies, including different student types and special admission programs.
• Athletic Disclosures – DSCC’s information regarding athletics, including equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report including participation rates, financial support and other information on both men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs.
• DSCC’s Vision and Mission – DSCC’s institutional vision and mission statements that direct all parts of college operations.
• High School Equivalency Exams – Information regarding the HiSET Exam, it’s costs, and DSCC’s Testing Department’s contact information to schedule an exam.
• Net Price Calculator – This tool is delivered in compliance with Federal Regulations and can help students determine the overall cost (not direct cost) of attending DSCC for one academic year.
• Services and Facilities for Students with Disabilities – Information regarding services DSCC provides to students with physical or learning disabilities in order to promote equal educational opportunities.
• Student Diversity – Information regarding the makeup of DSCC’s diverse student body.
• Students’ Rights Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) – Information regarding DSCC’s policies established to protect student information and student privacy.
• Tuition and Fees Information – General cost per credit hour for various course delivery methods and mandatory fees.
• Withdrawal Procedures – DSCC’s instructions and reasons accepted for changing registration after the deadline.

Academic Information

• Academic Programs Listing – A complete listing of all educational programs offered at DSCC.
• Academic Warning Process – Requirements to meet the required academic and progress performance standards at DSCC.
• Campus Directories – Employee directories by name and institutional departments.
• Degree Options – A list of degrees that students can obtain through DSCC, including the requirements for each.
• DSCC’s Locations – A list of the locations used by DSCC to deliver programs.
• Institutional Accreditation – Information regarding DSCC’s Institutional Accreditation and specific program accreditation.
• Study Abroad Programs – A description of the opportunities that DSCC students to take courses in another country for credit toward their degree.
• Textbook Information – DSCC’s Bookstore has a complete list of textbooks required for DSCC courses including price and ISBN information.
• Transfer Credit Policies – Policies relevant to the transfer of credit hours to DSCC from other institutions.
• Transfer Students – Instructions for admission for students transferring to DSCC.

Student Financial Assistance

• Applying for Financial Aid – Links for completing the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) and state scholarship applications with DSCC.
• Cost of Attendance and Additional Program Costs – An estimate of the total expenses for a student attending DSCC. The total figure includes tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses.
• Eligibility – Eligibility requirements for students to receive Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
• Financial Aid Disbursement – Explanation of how federal and other student aid is disbursed and distributed to students.
• Refund and Return to Title IV Policies – Procedures that DSCC must follow when students fail to complete any of their enrolled coursework within a semester.
• Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving Aid – Information pertinent to students receiving aid to understand their responsibilities for maintaining their eligibility and their rights to information regarding their aid.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress – Policy regarding the standard of academic achievement that must be maintained to remain eligible for financial aid.
• Special Circumstances – Instructions and forms for students to request their income to be revised for eligibility purposes, based on an extenuating circumstance.
• Student Employment and Federal Work Study – Information about student employment opportunities.
• Student Loan Code of Conduct – Expectations for DSCC’s Financial Aid Staff to adhere to with regard to student loans.
• Student Loan Information – Pertinent information for student loan borrowers regarding student loan requirements, types of federal student loans, and annual interest rates.
• Types of Financial Aid – Description of aid administered by DSCC’s Financial Aid Office.
• Verification – Instructions on how to obtain IRS documents and information on where to send financial aid documents needed for verification.

Student Outcomes

• Graduation Rates and Retention Rates – Annual report of student graduates and students retained.
• Student Completion and Graduate Employment – Statistical information regarding students’ completion and information regarding DSCC graduates and their employment in fields relevant to the certificate or degree they earned at DSCC.

Health and Safety

• Campus Security Report – Information regarding student safety and crimes reported on DSCC’s campuses.
• Counseling Resources – Services available to help students with personal issues or academic concerns.
• Drug Free Workplace – DSCC’s policy on maintaining an alcohol and drug-free environment.
• Emergency Procedures and Resources – DSCC’s emergency operations plan.
• Immunization Policies – Information regarding any recommendations and requirements for student vaccinations.
• Sexual Assault Awareness – DSCC’s policies regarding sexual misconduct and resources for victims of sexual assault.

Institutional Policies

• Copyright Infringement Policies – Statement of the legal use of copyrighted material and file sharing at DSCC.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse – Information regarding the definitions of fraud, waste, and abuse and the reporting process in the event of known illegal or dishonest fraudulent activity.
• Nondiscrimination Policy — DSCC’s policy of nondiscrimination and inquiry procedures.