Federal Government Required Consumer Information

Academics

• Academic Catalogue (traditional adult and graduate, online programs)
• The Accreditation page shares information on Belhaven University institutional and programmatic accreditations.
• Belhaven University Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
• Belhaven University's Course Schedule Information is found at https://blazenet.belhaven.edu/.
• Biographical sketches of Belhaven University faculty are provided here.
• The Copyright Infringement-Policies and Sanctions document details student responsibilities regarding the use of copyrighted materials as well as Computer Use and File Sharing. Students can obtain additional information listed in our Student Handbook, pages 12.
• Educational Programs: a listing of the educational programs provided by Belhaven University.
• Gainful Employment Disclosures.
• The Student Outcomes for Traditional Students and Student Outcomes for Distance Campuses documents share various statistics relating to student success in BU academic programs.
• Professional Licensure Programs

Admission

• Immunization Policy.
• IPEDS Report and Student-Right-to- Know.
• Cost of Attendance varies from program to program the links below provide information regarding the cost of attendance including tuition and other expenses for our various programs.
  • Traditional Undergraduate
  • Adult Studies
    • Jackson Adult and Graduate Programs
    • DeSoto Campuses
  • Online Studies

Athletics

• Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Report.
• Graduation Rates for Student Athletes.

Business Office

• Business Office

Campus Operations

• Institutional Facilities: map of the instructional facilities utilized by Belhaven University in accomplishing its educational mission.

Enrollment

• The Student Ethnicity document 1 and document 2 presents data on ethnic diversity.

Financial Aid

• The actual cost of attendance can be significantly affected by financial aid. The Net Price Calculator allows individual students to estimate the financial aid they may be eligible to receive and the actual cost of attendance. Additional information regarding financial aid is available here.
• Belhaven University does award the TEACH Grant only to our upperclassmen, PACE, and Masters level students.
• Belhaven University Student Loan Code of Conduct.
• CARES Information
  • CARES Grant and FAQs
  • Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting under CARES Act - Quarter Ending Sept. 20, 2020
  • Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting under CARES Act - Quarter Ending Dec. 31, 2020
  • Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting under CARES Act - Quarter Ending Mar. 31, 2021
• Direct Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling for student loans.
• Direct Loan Model Disclosure Form is given out to all students inquiring about private loans.
• Federal Cohort Default Rates
• Financial Aid
• Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities.
• The Financial Aid Page informs students of opportunities, processes, and responsibilities regarding financial assistance in support of their educational pursuits.
• Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Violations.
• Higher Education Emergency Relief Report
• Mississippi State Grant information.
• Our Federal Student Loan default rate can be found on the   NSLDS Default Management Search webpage.
• Refund policy and requirements for withdrawal and return of federal financial aid provides information on how funds are handled when a student withdrawals.
• Refund policy and requirements for withdrawal and return of Title IV funds provides information on how funds are handled when a student withdrawals.
• Title IX Information
• Verification Paperwork for students selected for Financial Aid Verification.

Human Resources

• Belhaven University's Drug Free Workplace Policy is found in the Staff and Faculty handbooks found on https://blazenet.belhaven.edu/.
• The Directory Page provides information for Belhaven University personnel.
• Drug Free Workplace Policy
• The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) assistance video to file an official complaint regarding incidents of potential discrimination: How to File a Complaint

Information Technology

• The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

Registrar's Office

• Belhaven University Transfer Credit Policies are found on pages 11-12 of the University Catalog.
• The Privacy of Student Records document shares information on students' rights regarding the privacy of their student records deriving from FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and procedures for correcting and controlling the publication of student record information. Students can access Blazenet Sharing/FERPA through Blazenet.

Security and Safety

• Annual Federal Campus Crime and Fire Safety Report informs students on missing student protocol, crime, fire, emergency notifications, timely warning, etc.
• Name Identity Theft Prevention
• The Security and Safety Page shares information on Lost and Found, Parking on Campus, Citations and Appeals.
• The Student Handbook holds information for registered sex offenders, illegal use of drugs and narcotics and penalties for drug violations, grievance procedures, and copyright and peer-to-peer file sharing issues.

Student Care and Student Life

• Career and Job Placement Services are provided on the Belhaven campus through the Center for Career and Calling.
• The Directory Page provides information for Belhaven University personnel.
• The Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities page shares information on the services and accessibility provided by Belhaven University for students with disabilities.
• The Student Activities page outlines some of the co-curricular programs that coordinate with academic programs to accomplish our educational mission in the lives of students.
• Student Complaint Resolution
• The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) assistance video to file an official complaint regarding incidents of potential discrimination: How to File a Complaint
• Student Handbooks
  • The Kilt, Student Handbook
  • Adult Student Handbook (Under Forms/Documents)
  • Online Student Handbook (Under Forms/Documents)
• The Student Textbook Information page shares how students can access information on textbook rental and purchase.

The Student Financial Services office is responsible for providing Consumer Information. If you have any questions please email studentaid@belhaven.edu or call 601-968-5933.