INSTITUTIONAL DISCLOSURES UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED BY THE HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2008

The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), includes many requirements for disclosing information to the public. To ensure compliance with Federal HEA and HEOA legislation, Williamson College provides the below information for easy access to helpful information.

This information may also be viewed by visiting the Williamson College website at http://www.williamsoncc.edu/resources/consumer-information/.

To request a paper copy of institutional and financial aid information, contact Williamson College by mail or phone, 274 Mallory Station Road, Franklin, TN 37067, Tel-615.771.7821, or email:

Cris Majors
Financial Aid Coordinator
cris@williamsoncc.edu

Robyn Wollas
Director of Student Services
robyn@williamsoncc.edu

Accreditation and Licensure

• Williamson College’s accrediting agency and the procedures to review the school’s accreditation. http://williamsoncc.edu/academics/accreditation/

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) was implemented in 1974 as a federal law to protect the privacy of student education records. FERPA also gives students the right to review their education records, seek to amend inaccurate information in their records, and provide consent for the disclosure of their records. This law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.  http://williamsoncc.edu/resources/forms/ferpa-non-directory-information-release-form/

Price of Attendance

• Yearly cost of attending Williamson College, including tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and transportation costs while enrolled. http://williamsoncc.edu/financialaid/cost-attendance/

Student Financial Aid Information

• The financial aid office contact and what financial aid information is available online: https://williamsoncc.edu/apply/financial-aid/
• Types of Federal Aid  http://williamsoncc.edu/apply/financial-aid/types-of-federal-aid/
• Types of Institutional Aid  https://williamsoncc.edu/apply/scholarships/
• How to apply for federal aid http://williamsoncc.edu/apply/financial-aid/applying-for-aid/
• The verification processhttp://williamsoncc.edu/apply/financial-aid/applying-for-aid/verification/
• To reference making satisfactory progress for maintaining financial aid http://williamsoncc.edu/apply/financial-aid/guidelines-for-maintaining-aid/
• Information related to Federal Work-study (or FWS) may be found here http://williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Federal-Work-Study-terms-for-website.pdf
• Information about the Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG)  https://williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/PP-manual.-Awarding-FSEOG-9-14-17.pdf
• Federal Direct Loan information can be referenced using the link https://williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Loan-Information-Sheet-18-19-1.pdf
• Private loan information is also available on the school’s website using the link   http://williamsoncc.edu/apply/financial-aid/types-of-federal-aid/privatealternative-loans/
• Disbursement of funds and returning any remaining financial aid after charges have been paid http://williamsoncc.edu/apply/financial-aid/applying-for-aid/disbursement-of-fundscancellation-policy/

National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS)

• The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education’s central database for student aid. https://nslds.ed.gov/nslds/nslds_SA/

Federal Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling Information

• Loan counseling is required for all students who borrow federal loans, both for first time borrowers and when exiting the school. http://williamsoncc.edu/entrance-and-exit-loan-counseling-for-students/

 Federal Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities

• Know your rights and responsibilities for receiving Title IV aid. http://williamsoncc.edu/financialaid/financial-aid-rights-responsibilities/

College Navigator Website

• The DOE is required to post data on this website for each institution, including a link to the institution’s website.  http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=Williamson+Christian+College&s=TN&zc=37067&zd=0&of=3&id=443340#retgrad

Net Price Calculator

• This calculator is intended to provide estimatednet price information (defined as estimated cost of attendance — including tuition and required fees, books and supplies, room and board (meals), and other related expenses — minus estimated grant and scholarship aid) to current and prospective students and their families based on what similar students paid in a previous year.http://www.williamsoncc.edu/NPC/npcalc.htm

Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawing and Return of Federal Financial Aid

• Know your responsibilities for withdrawing and know the college’s refund and return policy. http://williamsoncc.edu/financialaid/withdrawals-return-title-iv/

Academic Degrees

• Williamson College offers a variety of degrees in several different disciplines http://williamsoncc.edu/academics/  and a link to the faculty on staff.  https://williamsoncc.edu/staff-faculty/

Copyright Infringement Guidelines

• Policies and sanctions related to copyright infringement informing students that unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material may subject the students to civil and criminal liabilities. http://williamsoncc.edu/copyright-infringement-guidelines/

Computer Use and File Sharing Policy

• Policies with respect to WC computer use, email responsibilities and peer to peer file sharing. https://williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Computer-Use-and-File-Sharing-Policy-2020-21.pdf

Transfer Credit Procedure

• Credits from other institutions are subject to the College’s Transfer Credit Escrow Procedure. https://williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/B11-Transfer-Credit-Procedure.pdf 

Vaccination Policy

• Health/vaccinate policy can be accessed. https://williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Vaccination.pdf 

Annual Security Report

• The Annual Security Report is published and distributed to current employees and students each year. This report provides information on campus security policies and crime statistics for the previous three years in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Acts. http://williamsoncc.edu/resources/annual-security-report/

 Drug and Alcohol Policy

• Students will receive notice of the policy which includes the penalties if violating and ways to regain eligibility.  https://williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2020-21-Drug-and-Alcohol-Abuse-Prevention-Program.pdf

Student Diversity

• The 2019-20 student diversity at Williamson College can be referenced below. https://williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Student-Diversity-2019-20-1.pdf

 Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities

• Information about our facilities and services available to students with disabilities. http://www.williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Facilities-and-Services-for-Students-with-Disabilities.pdf

Student Outcomes

• Contains information, required by the Student Right-to-Know Act including student retention statistics and graduation rates. https://williamsoncc.edu/resources/student-outcomes/

 Textbook Information

• Textbook information now resides on each student’s course in the school’s student management system. http://williamsoncc.edu/academics/textbook-list/

Constitution and Citizenship Day Observance

• Each year, Williamson College holds an educational program on the U.S. Constitution on or around September 17 for the college community to reflect on our obligations of citizenship and the strength of our Constitution. https://williamsoncc.edu/blog/constitution-corner/

 Voter Registration

• Students are encouraged to vote in all elections. Voter registration forms are available for downloading at http://sos.tn.gov/products/elections/register-vote.  Visit our school page – http://williamsoncc.edu/voter-registration/