CONSUMER INFORMATION
Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 Disclosures
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees, and the public. The following information is disclosed to you in compliance with federal law.
For additional information, including requesting a paper copy of any materials, please call or email the appropriate office or visit the indicated websites.
Accreditation
Contact: College Office | Email: office@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Information concerning VBC’s institutional and specialized accreditation is available on the college website and can be found in the college catalog. All academic programs are assessed through a formal Program Review process on a regular basis. In addition to a review of the programs, Veritas continually reviews and assesses the educational programs through student outcomes assessment. Information regarding VBC’s assessment of academic programs is also available.
Academic Programs and Institutional Information
Contact: Registrar | Email: michelecatlin@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Information concerning VBC’s current educational programs, course descriptions, and faculty is available in the catalog. The VBC website includes a listing of current leadership.
College Navigator
Contact: College Office | Email: office@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
The College Navigator provides consistent, comparable, and transparent information on the characteristics of institutions and their students, cost of attendance, success rates, degree offerings, student engagement with the learning process, and core educational outcomes. The information is intended for students, families, policy-makers, campus faculty and staff, the general public, and other higher-education stakeholders.
The College Nondiscrimination Statement
The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, protected disability, or veteran status in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Confidentiality of Student Records and Student Health Records (FERPA and HIPAA)
Contact: Registrar | Email: michelecatlin@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Contact: College Office | Email: office@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. VBC publishes a FERPA notification through Populi that delineates student rights under FERPA. VBC information on confidentiality of student records is published in the college catalog. Those students wanting to allow access to their information to a parent, spouse, or any other relative must complete the FERPA Consent Form. Paper copies are available upon request.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who have become U.S. citizens by birth or by naturalization. You can find more information on Constitution Day by visiting the official website.
Copyright Infringement and Peer-to-Peer File Sharings Policies and Sanctions
Contact: Ann Marie Rill | Email: annmarierill@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Information regarding file sharing and copyright policies and resources at Veritas is available in our Student Handbook. This includes information on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and individual rights and responsibilities. VBC is dedicated to maintaining the integrity and survivability of the college’s network; we will act on each notice and investigate each incident to validate reports. Reports of copyright infringement violations should be submitted to Mrs. Rill via email.
Cost of Attendance
Contact: Student Financial Aid | Email: finaid@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Information concerning the cost of attending VBC can be obtained on the college website and also by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid. These costs consist of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and any additional costs for a program in which the student is enrolled or expresses an interest.
Drug/Alcohol Policy
Contact: College Office | Email: office@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714 | Emergency Phone: 911
The annual Awareness Programs Report includes the institution’s drug/alcohol policy. The annual report also provides information about alcohol and other drug health risks, drug alcohol laws and penalties, and campus alcohol and other drug education and counseling resources.
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Contact: Student Financial Aid | Email: finaid@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
The College’s drug and alcohol use policy can be found in our Awareness Program.
Financial Aid
Contact: Financial Aid Office | Email: finaid@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
The following financial aid resources are made available to you:
Eligibility requirements and criteria for selecting recipients and determining the amount of award.
Financial Aid Policies for Disbursements, Counseling, etc.
Financial Aid Calculator
Students may use the Net Price Calculator to find estimates.
Graduation and Retention Rates (Students Right-To-Know Act)
Contact: Assessment Office| Email: annmarierill@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Graduation, transfer, and retention information for VBC full-time undergraduate degree-seeking students is available on the College Navigator.
Missing Student Policy and Notification Procedures
Contact: College Office | Email: office@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714 | Emergency Phone: 911
VBC’s missing student policy and notification procedures to be followed when a VBC student has been reported missing for more than 24 hours are available in the annual VBC security and fire safety report. The report also includes directions for students on how to submit emergency contact and missing person contact information.
Placement of Graduates
Contact: Assessment Office| Email: annmarierill@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
The Assessment Office collects information on the postgraduation status of VBC degree recipients. Six-month postgraduation survey statistics for VBC graduates include information on the types of employment or placement in professional and graduate schools. Survey response rates are also provided and available upon request.
Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal, and Return of Title IV, HEA Financial Aid
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid | Email: finaid@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
If a student withdraws or drops a course, VBC will adhere to its refund policy as published in the college catalog. The catalog also contains information regarding the requirements and procedures for students seeking to withdraw. Requirements for return of Title IV, HEA grant or loan aid are also available from the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Service for Students with Disabilities
Contact: College Office | Email: annmarierill@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Please contact the College Office for information on services and resources available to students with disabilities.
State Grants
Contact: Financial Aid Office | Email: finaid@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Students can find more information about State Grants available in their area by visiting the NASFAA website.
Student Body Diversity
Contact: Assessment Office| Email: annmarierill@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Information about student body diversity, including the number of enrolled full-time students by gender and race/ethnicity, as well as the number of undergraduate students who receive a Federal Pell Grant is available on the College Navigator. This information is also made available to you by request from the Assessment Office.
Study Abroad
Contact: College Office | Email: office@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
VBC does not offer Study Abroad programs at this time.
Textbook Information/Required Course Materials
Contact: College Office | Email: paulabowers@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Textbook information and required materials for each course are available on the current Learning Management System (LMS). Students are responsible to purchase their own textbooks from their preferred vendor.
Transfer of Credits Policy and Articulation Agreements
Contact: College Office | Email: office@vbc.edu | Phone: (812) 221-1714
Credits are transferred on a case-by-case basis. Further information can be attained by contacting the college office or by viewing the college catalog.
Types of Graduate Schools
Veritas Bachelor Degree graduates are qualified to enter into Graduate schools of ministry and Seminaries.
Vaccinations
As a private, non-profit institution with no open campus, Veritas Baptist College does not require proof of vaccinations.
Voter Registration
As an online institution, Veritas is not required to supply voter registration information. Students may register in their home state.