Consumer and Disclosure Information
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions
participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to students.
The following information is disclosed to you as a student at Skagit Valley College
(SVC) in compliance with federal law. For additional information, including requesting
a paper copy of any materials, please call the appropriate office or visit the indicated
websites.
Academic Programs and Accreditations
Information concerning SVC’s
current educational programs and course descriptions
includes information about instructional, laboratory, and other physical facilities
that relate to the academic programs, as well as faculty and other instructional personnel.
We invite you to view the
SVC General Education Learning Values and Outcomes
and
program level learning outcomes
Details about accreditation
and related initiatives are regularly updated and published on the main website.
SVC’s policies and procedures related to operational governance
are available in SVC’s Operational Policy and Procedure Manual under section 2000.
Alcohol and Other Drug Policy
The
Policy on Controlled Substances
outlines the College’s current standards, and the
Annual Security Report (Clery Report)
provides information about alcohol and other drug health risks, drug alcohol laws
and penalties, and campus alcohol and other drug education and counseling resources.
Additional information specifically addressing student conduct related to alcohol
and other drugs can be found in the
SVC Code of Student Conduct
View Notice on Drug Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log
Information regarding public safety at SVC is provided in the
Annual Security Report
. To obtain a paper copy of the Security Report or the crime log, contact SVC’s Mount
Vernon Campus’s Security Office at 360-416-7777 or Whidbey Island Campus’s Security
Office at 360.679.5383.
Emergency action plan information, emergency notification information, and suspended
operations information is available on the
Emergency Preparedness webpage
SVC’s policies and procedures regarding sex offender notification are available in
SVC’s Operation Policy and Procedure Manual section 5000 – Student Services subsection
5720
. The
Skagit County Sheriff’s notification list
is available online.
College Navigator
General consumer information can be found about Skagit Valley College using the
National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator
Computer Use
Policies and procedures for appropriate and acceptable use of technology, including
sanctions, are available in
SVC’s Operation Policy and Procedure Manual section 8000 – Information Resources and
Technology
. This policy also covers copyright.
Cost of Attendance
You can view the latest estimates concerning the
cost of attending SVC
in our FAQ section of the financial aid website. These costs include tuition and
fees, books and supplies, living expenses, transportation, and any additional costs
for a program in which the student is enrolled or expresses an interest.
Students may use the Net Price calculator to estimate their cost of attendance. The
estimates provided by this calculator apply to full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking
undergraduate students only. These estimates do not represent a final determination,
or actual award, of financial assistance or a final net price; they are only estimates
based on price of attendance and financial aid provided to students in a previous
year. Price of attendance and financial aid availability change year to year. These
estimates shall not be binding on the Secretary of Education, the institution of higher
education, or the State. Please
click here to access the Net Price calculator
Facilities and Operations
The Washington State Department of Ecology requires that Skagit Valley College publish
the following reports on its website:
Financial Aid
SVC’s
Financial Aid website
includes information about need-based and non-need-based federal, state, local, private,
and institutional financial assistance programs available to students; eligibility
requirements and procedures for applying for aid; criteria for selecting recipients
and determining amount of award; methods and frequency of disbursements of aid; financial
aid terms and conditions, including terms applicable to employment provided as part
of a financial aid package; rights and responsibilities of students receiving Title
IV, HEA loans; the availability of financial aid for study abroad programs; how financial
aid is handled when students withdraw; and whom to contact for questions regarding
financial aid.
Graduation and Retention Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)
Graduation data of degree-seeking, full-time undergraduate students and retention
rate information for SVC students is available at the
IPEDS Data Center
. Additional information is available using the
National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator
website.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Public Disclosure Information
Skagit Valley College has signed and returned to the Department of Education, the
Certification and Agreement related to the receipt and subsequent disbursement of
the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Funds. This information is available on the
HEERF Public Disclosure Information webpage.
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity
in Athletics Disclosure Act)
In compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act,
information on men’s and women’s athletic programs at SVC
is available on the athletics webpage. Equity in Athletics Data is available for
review in
SVC’s Public Disclosure Documents
. A paper copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the SVC Athletic Department
at 360-416-7765.
Placement of Graduates
The Higher Education Act Gainful Employment information by area of study is available
on the SVC Financial Aid website.
Privacy of Student Records (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that gives
students the right to review their education records, to request amendment of their
records, to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information, and to
file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information is available regarding student rights under FERPA
in the Admission area of the SVC site.
Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal
If a student withdraws or drops a course, SVC will adhere to its official College
refund policy which is available in
SVC’s Student Services Operational Policy and Procedure Manual under section 5000
subsection 5345
Services for Students with Disabilities
The
Disability Access Services (DAS)
office provides support services for students with disabilities to ensure equal access
in the educational environment.
Student Body Diversity
Information about student body diversity and
the number of undergraduate students who receive a Federal Pell Grant
are available using the
National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator
website.
Textbook Information/Required Course Materials
Required textbooks and course material information
is found on the SVC Bookstore page. The site can be used to purchase or compare textbook
prices.
Title IV Student Complaint Process
The Higher Education Act (HEA) prohibits an institution of higher education from engaging
in a “substantial misrepresentation of the nature of its educational program, its
financial charges, or the employability of its graduates.” 20 U.S.C. §1094(c)(3)(A).
Further, each state must have “a process to review and appropriately act on complaints
concerning the institution including enforcing applicable state laws.”  34 C.F.R.
§ 600.9.
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) maintains
a process to investigate complaints of this nature brought by community and technical
college students in the state of Washington. For information, contact SBCTC Student
Services, PO Box 42495, Olympia, WA 98504-2495, 360.704.4315 or visit
sbctc.edu
Vaccination Policies
SVC offers programs that may have vaccination requirements, depending on each program
of study. Please refer to the program requirements for information. SVC does not have
a requirement of vaccination for all students.
Veteran’s Outreach & Active Duty Military
Information for Veterans and active duty military is available on
SVC’s Veteran’s Outreach website
Voter Registration
Information on voting in local, state, and federal elections, including registration
procedures are found on the
Washington Secretary of State website
Workplace Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program
Annually SVC provides employees with a copy of the Workplace Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Prevention Program Employee Notice that states that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances is prohibited in the workplace.
Information regarding our Drug Free Workplace Policy is available in
SVC’s Operational and Policy Procedure Manual section 3000 – Human Resources subsection
3010