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Notice of Availability

The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 clarified the information that colleges must disclose to current students. The following Notice of Availability describes the kinds of information available and where you can gain access to it. You may request a paper copy of any information referenced below by contacting the office listed.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Description: FERPA is a federal law governing the privacy and disclosure of student information
Location: www.fsc.edu/registrar
Contact: Registrar
E-mail: registrar@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 665-4196

FFEL/Direct Loan Deferments for Performed Services

Description: FFEL/Direct Loan deferments available for Peace Corps or volunteer service
Location: www.fsc.edu/finaid
Contact: Director of Financial Aid
E-mail: finaid@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 665-3156

Financial Assistance Available

Description: Federal, state and institutional need-based and non-need based financial assistance available to students. Rights and responsibilities of financial aid recipients are also available
Location: www.fsc.edu/finaid
Fitchburg State College Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog
Contact: Director of Financial Aid
E-mail: finaid@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 665-3156

Cost of Attendance

Description: Cost of attendance for undergraduate day students
Location: www.fsc.edu/studentaccts
Fitchburg State College Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog
Contact: Director of Student Accounts
E-mail: stuaccnts@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 665-4126

Cost of Attendance - GCE

Description: Cost of attendance for undergraduate evening and graduate students
Location: www.fsc.edu/gce
Fitchburg State College Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog
Contact: Interim Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education
E-mail: gce@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 665-3182

Return of Title IV Funds Refund Policy

Description: Policy regarding recipients of federal Title IV financial aid that withdraw from the College
Location: www.fsc.edu/finaid
Fitchburg State College Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog
Contact: Director of Financial Aid
E-mail: finaid@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 665-3156

Withdrawal Policy

Description: Policy regarding students enrolled at Fitchburg State College who officially withdraw from the College
Location: Fitchburg State College Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog
Contact: Dean of Student and Academic Life
Phone: (978) 665-3130

Academic Programs

Description: Information regarding Fitchburg State College's academic programs
Location: www.fsc.edu/academics
Fitchburg State College Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog
Contact: Registrar
E-mail: registrar@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 665-4196

Accreditation/Approval/Licensure

Description: Entities that accredit, license, or approve the college and its programs and procedures for reviewing Fitchburg State College's accreditation, licensing, or approval documents
Location: www.fsc.edu/community/aboutus/facts/
Contact: Vice president for Academic Affairs
Phone: (978) 665-3185

Special Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities

Description: Special services and facilities available for students with disabilities
Location: www.fsc.edu/disability
Contact: Director of Disability Services
E-mail: dstevenson@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 665-3427

Study Abroad

Description: Federal Title IV financial aid eligibility for students enrolled in a Study Abroad program
Location: www.fsc.edu/finaid
Contact: Director of Financial Aid
E-mail: finaid@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 665-3156

Completion/Graduation Rates

Description: The percent of first-time full-time freshmen who successfully complete a baccalaureate program at this college within six years
Location: www.fsc.edu/planningandir
Contact: Director of Institutional Research
E-mail: tcarroll@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 665-3171

Title II Institutional Report

Description: Required annual report on the number of undergraduate and graduate students who complete the college's initial licensure programs, as well as additional information on the state of the college's education preparation program
Location: www.fsc.edu/edcert
Contact: Dean of Education
Phone: (978) 665-3501

Campus Security Report

Description: The Department of Public Safety/Campus Police Annual Security Report which includes required policies and procedures and crime statistics
Location: www.fsc.edu/campuspolice
Contact: Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police
Phone: (978) 665-3584

Report on Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data

Description: Data regarding athletic program participation rates of students at Fitchburg State College and related costs and revenues
Location: Athletics Department
Contact: Director of Athletics
E-mail: slauder@fsc.edu
Phone: (978) 978-665-3314