Student Consumer Information

St. Cloud State University Policies & Procedures

Resources and Disclosures to Support Informed Decisions

St. Cloud State University participates in Title IV funding through programs such as Federal Pell Grants and Perkins Loans. This participation subjects St. Cloud State University to the requirements of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 and its subsequent reauthorizations by Congress. The most recent reauthorization is the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008. This page is intended to provide students with important consumer information to support various aspects of their experience at St. Cloud State University, while also ensuring compliance with the requirements of the HEA and HEOA.

Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information

The objective of the Financial Aid Office is to serve and assist students and families by providing the information needed to secure financial resources for educational expenses. This is accomplished by informing and educating them about the types of financial assistance available and guiding them through the application process. Information is distributed to newly admitted students via U.S. mail and to continuing students through institutional email. All students can access information regarding the availability and application of financial aid by contacting the Financial Aid Office.

Institutional Contact Information

Find Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information

Student Disclosures and Public Information

General Institutional Information

Privacy of Student Records - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
Student Diversity (Information available in College Navigator; see the "Student Outcomes" section of this page)
Cost of Attendance
Net Price Calculator
Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
Textbook Information
Academics (including educational programs, instructional facilities, and faculty)
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreement
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institutional Programs
Copyright Infringement - Policies and Sanctions
Computer Use and File Sharing
Student Activities
Career and Job Placement Services

Teacher Preparation Program

Student Financial Assistance

Award Information Guide
Study Abroad
Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations: As prescribed in Section 484A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, a student becomes ineligible to receive federal Title IV financial aid if the student is convicted of an offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal Title IV financial aid.
Student Loan Information
- Financial Literacy Guidance
- Initial Loan Counseling for Educational Loans (see Federal Loans section)
  - Visit "My Aid" to view information about all of the federal student loans and other financial aid you have received and to find contact information for the loan servicer for your loans.
- Exit Counseling for Student Borrowing (see Federal Loans section)
- Institutional Code of Conduct for Educational Loans
- Preferred Lender Lists
- Preferred Lender Arrangements
- Private Education Loan Information (including Self-Certification Form)

Health and Safety

St. Cloud State University is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty and staff.

Drugs and Alcohol
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
- Annual Alcohol and Other Drug Notification
Immunization Policies
Annual Security & Fire Report (including policies, crime statistics and crime log, timely warnings, and emergency response and evacuation procedures)
Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics, and Fire Log (on-campus housing facilities)
Sexual Violence and Misconduct
Missing Student Policy
Information for Crime Victims about Disciplinary Hearings

Student Outcomes Data

Student Right to Know - Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates

Additional student outcome data can be found at the following linked resources:

College Navigator is a free consumer information tool designed to help students, parents, high school counselors, and others obtain information about postsecondary institutions. Enter St. Cloud State University as the name of the school to access information related to the bullet points below.

Student Diversity
Retention Rate
Graduation Rates (Student Right to Know Act)
Transfer-Out Rates (Student Right to Know Act)
Graduation Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right to Know Act)
Transfer-Out Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right to Know Act)

Using guidelines established by Minnesota State, each year the Career Center conducts a survey of St. Cloud State University graduates. The data provides additional consumer information on the bullet points below.

Job Placement for Graduates
Job Placement Rates for Graduates
Graduate and Professional Education Placement for Graduates

Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)

Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act): In compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, the Department of Athletics reports and publishes information on men's and women's athletic programs at St. Cloud State University. The data includes the number of participants by gender for each team, operating and recruiting expenses, coaches, salaries, revenue, and athletics-related student aid. This information is published and accessed through the Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education.

Voter Registration

Information on voting in local, state, and federal elections, including online voter registration application details, may be accessed by visiting our Get Out the Vote page.

Constitution Day

Constitution Day, observed on September 17, commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and honors all who are U.S. citizens. Established by federal law, the day requires schools receiving federal funding to hold educational programs about the Constitution. If September 17 falls on a weekend or holiday, the observance takes place the preceding or following week.

https://www.constitutionday.com

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