Consumer Information
- General comment on Consumer Information
- General Information about Financial Aid
- General Information about IU Southeast
- Ethics and Conduct
- Cost of Attendance
- Change of Status
- Officially Withdrawing
- Institutional Refund and Return of Title IV (Federal) Funds Policies
- Drug-Free Campus Information
- Student and Parental Rights Under FERPA
- IU Southeast Student 'Right To Know' Disclosures
- Voter Registration
- Study Abroad
General comment on Consumer Information
*Each Financial Aid Administrator within the Student Financial Aid Office is apprised of the information here within and will be able to direct enrolled and/or prospective students and their families as required during normal business hours. Our business hours can be found at the Home Page.
General Information about Financial Aid
* How to Apply - See Applying For Aid
*Types of need-based and non-need based federal, state, and institutioanl aid available to students
* How Eligibility is Determined - See Qualifying For Aid
* How Aid is Distributed among students - From Qualifying For Aid view 'Determination of Need'
* How and when financial aid will disburse - From Accepting Aid view 'Disbursement of Aid'
* How to Withdraw from IUS - From Maintaining Eligibility view 'Officially Withdrawing'
*Rights and Responsibilities of students receiving aid - See Maintaining Eligibility
*Information regarding the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy and appeal process..
*Information regarding the terms of, the schedules for, deferring of, and the necessity of loan repayment as well as entrance and exit counseling.
The federal publication Funding Education Beyond High School contains detailed information on all of the federal aid programs, how to apply for aid, as well as indepth explanations of loan repayment, deferment, and forgiveness options.
General Information about IU Southeast
*For general institutional issues the Information desk should be contacted at 812-941-2333
*Names and associations, agencies and/or governmental bodies that accredit, approve, or license IU Southeast and our programs are listed in our Bulletin.
*Special facilities and services available to disabled students may be viewed from Disability Services.
*Information regarding degree programs, training and other education offered can be found at Majors and Degrees
*Satisfactory progress standards that must be maintained as determined by the University are located at Grade Policies & Procedures
*Information regarding availability of a GED program within Floyd County should be directed to the Extended Services Center, if you have who have already received a GED you can proceed to the GED Student Admissions Standards.
*Information regarding instructional, laboratory and physical plant facilities associated with academic programs can be found through the individual school in which the student is admitted, please visit the individual department relating to the program of interest at Departments
*Faculty and instructional personnel can be found through our directory at Find People by A-Z listing or Function.
School policies on transfer of credit, including the criteria it uses regarding the transfer of credit earned at another school, and a list of any schools with which it has established an articulation agreement.
Information on textbooks required for courses can be found through the registration process in OneStart.
Ethics and Conduct
The IU Southeast Financial Aid Office has chosen to adopt the National Assosiation of Student Federal Aid Administrator's Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct.
NASFAA Statement of Ethical Principles
NASFAA’s Statement of Ethical Principles provides that the primary goal of the institutional financial aid professional is to help students achieve their educational potential by providing appropriate financial resources. To this end, this Statement provides that the financial aid professional shall:
- Be committed to removing financial barriers for those who wish to pursue postsecondary learning.
- Make every effort to assist students with financial need.
- Be aware of the issues affecting students and advocate their interests at the institutional, state, and federal levels.
- Support efforts to encourage students, as early as the elementary grades, to aspire to and plan for education beyond high school.
- Educate students and families through quality consumer information.
- Respect the dignity and protect the privacy of students, and ensure the confidentiality of student records and personal circumstances.
- Ensure equity by applying all need analysis formulas consistently across the institution's full population of student financial aid applicants.
- Provide services that do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or economic status.
- Recognize the need for professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Promote the free expression of ideas and opinions, and foster respect for diverse viewpoints within the profession.
- Commit to the highest level of ethical behavior and refrain from conflict of interest or the perception thereof.
- Maintain the highest level of professionalism, reflecting a commitment to the goals of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
Task Force on Standards of Excellence
Adopted by Board of Directors, April 1999
Code of Conduct for Institutional Financial Aid Professionals
An institutional financial aid professional is expected to always maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct in all aspects of carrying out his or her responsibilities, specifically including all dealings with any entities involved in any manner in student financial aid, regardless of whether such entities are involved in a government sponsored, subsidized, or regulated activity. In doing so, a financial aid professional should:
- Refrain from taking any action for his or her personal benefit.
- Refrain from taking any action he or she believes is contrary to law, regulation, or the best interests of the students and parents he or she serves.
- Ensure that the information he or she provides is accurate, unbiased, and does not reflect any preference arising from actual or potential personal gain.
- Be objective in making decisions and advising his or her institution regarding relationships with any entity involved in any aspect of student financial aid.
- Refrain from soliciting or accepting anything of other than nominal value from any entity (other than an institution of higher education or a governmental entity such as the U.S. Department of Education) involved in the making, holding, consolidating or processing of any student loans, including anything of value (including reimbursement of expenses) for serving on an advisory body or as part of a training activity of or sponsored by any such entity.
- Disclose to his or her institution, in such manner as his or her institution may prescribe, any involvement with or interest in any entity involved in any aspect of student financial aid.
Please click this link for the Code of Conduct Related to Student Loan Activities.
Cost of Attendance
We estimate a standard 'cost of attendance' (or budget) for all groups of students, they are estimates based on your enrollment. Below is an example of an undergraduate Indiana resident (which include Metroversity students due to our Reciprocity Agreement with Kentucky.) The budget shown is for an academic year (Fall-Spring). To calculate one-semester costs, divide the figures in half. You can see your specific budget on OneStart.
| Undergrad | Living w/Parent |
Not Living w/Parent |
Living On Campus |
| 1/2 Time or Greater | |||
| Room/Board | $2,870 | $8,450 | $8,860 |
| Books/Supplies | 880 | 880 | 880 |
| Miscellaneous | 1,910 | 2,210 | 2,210 |
| Transportation | 2,530 | 2,530 | 630 |
| Subtotal | $8,190 | $14,070 | $12,580 |
| Tuition | 4,380 | 4,380 | 4,380 |
| Budget | $12,570 | $18,450 | $16,960 |
*Please note: the above budget reflects a course load being at least half-time. A budget for students who are considering being less than half-time is provided below.
| Undergrad | Living w/Parent |
Not Living w/Parent |
|
| Less than 1/2 time | |||
| Room/Board | $0 | $0 | |
| Books/Supplies | 240 | 240 | |
| Miscellaneous | 0 |
0 |
|
| Transportation | 2,530 | 2530 | |
| Subtotal | $2,770 | $2,770 | |
| Tuition | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Budget | $3,970 | $3,970 |
**Also note: if you are a Graduate or Non-Resident your cost for Tuition would be effected according to the type of credit hours taken. All other costs, including Room/Board, Books/Supplies, Miscellaneous(Personal) and Transportation remain the same. If you would like additional information regarding your particular situation please review Tuition and Fees at the Bursar's site.
You can see your specific budget on OneStart.
Change of Status
Students must notify the Office of Financial Aid if they receive any additional financial assistance after filing an application. Any change in the student's or the family's financial position should also be reported. In addition, students who have been granted assistance are responsible for notifying the Office of Financial Aid of any change in academic program, residence, telephone number, or marital status. Failure to carry out any of these responsibilities may result in cancellation of the student's award.
Officially Withdrawing
Unofficial vs. Official Withdrawals from the University
If you decide to leave the university, you must follow the official withdrawal process. Details on this procedure are published in the Schedule of Classes or are available from the Office of the Registrar. If a problem prevents you from withdrawing in person, you should contact the Office of the Registrar for procedures to drop by phone (812-941-2240).
If you simply cease to attend your classes but do not officially withdraw, you will be considered to have "unofficially withdrawn" for financial aid purposes. Per federal regulation, your financial aid eligibility will be based on your last documented date of attendance. If no documentation of attendance exists, you will be considered to have never attended. Students who unofficially withdraw may be billed in accordance with federal regulations despite the fact that an "F" grade will appear on your transcript.
Withdrawing/Ceasing to Attend Class
In accordance with federal regulations, students who withdraw from the university before the end of the semester may be required to repay federal or state financial aid funds received for use during that semester. The amount of the repayment depends upon the point in the semester at which the student withdraws. Students who cease to attend but fail to withdraw may also be subject to repayment of financial aid. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for further information.
Institutional Refund and Return of Title IV (Federal) Funds Policies
STOP BEFORE YOU DROP. Whether you withdraw or just stop attending some or all of your classes there are some consequences you should be aware of. First, if you received federal grants or loans, we may have to return some of those funds, leaving you with a bill. State grants such as the 21st Century or Frank O'bannon grant or other scholarships, may be reduced or cancelled completely. Adding F's and/or W's to your transcript may also cause you to not meet minimum "Satisfactory Academic Progress" standards, which would prevent you from receiving aid in future years. Educate yourself before you drop. For information about the process of returning your federal funds, read below and follow the link to our policy. We cannot do a "what-if" scenario for you to estimate how much would be returned.
Federal regulations require IUS to have an Institutional Refund and Return of Title IV Funds policy. The institutional refund policy is published in the Schedule of Classes. An abbreviated version of the Return of Funds policy follows. For a complete copy of the policy, please view Return of Title IV Funds Policy.
Effective Fall semester 2000, federal financial aid regulations have defined that a student who withdraws or stops attending prior to completing 60% of a semester has not earned 100% of the federal financial aid that was received. That student may be required to return a portion of his or her federal aid.
Federal financial aid subject to repayment: Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan; Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan; Federal PLUS Loan; Federal Perkins Loan; Federal Pell Grant; Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (AC Grant); Federal Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG); and other Title IV aid (excluding Federal Work Study).
Examples of Refund and Return of Title IV Funds Calculations
Jackson:
Jackson was registered for 12 credit hours and started classes on January 12th. He has an EFC of 0 and received a spring award package that included a $2365 Pell Grant, $250 FSEOG Grant and $1323 in a subsidized loan. Jackson withdrew from all his classes on February 4th and therefore only completed 23% of the semester. After a Return to Title IV calculation was performed, $459.83 of his Pell grant and all $1323 of his subsidized loan were returned.
Ava:
Ava was registered for14 credit hours and began her classes on January 12th. She has an EFC of 23,658 and received $5473 in an unsubsidized loan. On March 2nd, Ava dropped all of her classes. Due to the fact that she only completed 47% of the semester, some of the awards that she already received will have to be returned. After the Return to Title IV calculation is performed, $1333.83 of her unsubsidized loan was returned to the lender.
Jose`:
Jose` registered for 13 credit hours and started classes on January 12th. He received a spring award package of $2140 Pell grant, $375 Academic Competitiveness Grant and a $750 Perkins loan. Jose’ dropped all of his courses on January 28th and therefore only completed 16% of the semester. Due to the recalculation of his aid, $1351.01 of his Pell grants and $750 of his Perkins loans were returned.
Drug-Free Campus Information
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989, enacted by Congress as Public Law 101-226, requires an institution of higher education to adopt and implement a program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. In some cases, conviction of drug-related offenses could result in the student's ineligibility for federal funds or other forms of assistance.
All students are encouraged to read the Drug-Free Campus information published at Student Affairs. This information can also be found in the Schedule of Classes. Any questions should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Room US-155, at (812)941-2420.
Student and Parental Rights Under FERPA
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 guarantees the privacy of data reflected by your personal University records. This legislation gives you the right and opportunity to
1) review and challenge the accuracy of the personal and academic data that constitutes your University records, and
2) provides for limiting access to this data by individuals both inside and outside the University.
To access the University policy statement relevant to this legislation, please refer to the Bulletin or contact the Office of the Registrar.
Additional information on this topic can be in the annual FERPA notice, and the University ID section of the Policy Governing Release of Information in Student Records (PDF)
IU Southeast Student 'Right To Know' Disclosures
Completion or Graduation rates of all IUS students can be found through University Reporting & Research.
Completion or Graduation rates for all IUS student athletes can be found through University Reporting & Research. This information will be provided to potential student athletes, and to their parents, high school coach, and guidance counselors when an offer of athletically related student aid is made to the prospective student athlete.
Annual Security Report can be found through University Reporting & Research. Institutional Security Policies and Crime Statistics are maintained and distributed by the IU Southeast Campus Police. For additional information please visit: http://www.ius.edu/UniversityPolice/ .
The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Report which is required by co-educational institutions of postsecondary education that participate in the Title IV federal student financial assistance program and have an intercollegiate athletic program, reports athletic participation, staffing, and revenues and expenses, by men's and women's teams. The report can be found through University Reporting & Research.
Voter Registration
In compliance with certain provisions of the United States Code, 20 U.S.C. 1094 (a)(23), Indiana University Southeast is making Indiana Mail-In Voter Registration Applications available at the following campus locations: Information Desk, US-100; Library, LB-200; and the Registrar office, US-102.
Study Abroad
In most cases, any and all of your financial aid can be used to cover the costs of a study abroad program and, indeed, it is possible that your financial aid allotment could be increased to reflect the higher costs of study abroad. It is recommended that you consult a counselor in the Office of Financial Aid early in your planning to make sure that all provisions are in place to maximize your financial assistance. In addition to regular financial aid and scholarships, there are also special scholarships designated just for study abroad. These include scholarships through the IU Office of Overseas Study for IU Southeast students participating in certain IU-offered programs in amounts ranging from $750 to $3000. The IU Southeast Overseas Study and Ed Quinn Memorial Fund Scholarships can be used for any IU or IU Southeast study abroad program and are typically offered in amounts beginning at $250, including up to two $700 scholarships for students participating in IU Southeast-based study abroad programs. The IU Office of Overseas Study is also pleased to offer the David Starr Jordan Scholarship for students participating in IU Southeast-based programs in which at least three credit hours are earned. Students applying for this scholarship should use the application form for the Overseas Study Scholarship/Ed Quinn Memorial Fund grants and students who meet the eligibility requirements will automatically be considered for the David Starr Jordan Scholarships.
