Student Consumer Information Disclosures

General Institutional Information

• University Accreditation
• Privacy of Student Records - FERPA
• Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
• Student Diversity
• University Cost of Attendance
• University Refund and Withdrawal Policies and Procedures
• University Withdrawal and Return of Financial Aid
• Textbook Information
• The University of Southern Mississippi Bookstore
• Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
• Student Loan Code of Conduct
• Student Handbook
• Student Grievance Policies 

Educational Programs

• Academic Resources and Programs
• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Graduate Degree Programs
• Instructional Facilities
• University Faculty
• Transfer Credits Policy
• Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure
• Copyright Infringement
• Student Activities
• Career and Job Placement Services
• Professional Licensure Disclosures

Student Financial Assistance

• Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid
• University Contact Information
• Student Loan Information
• Student Loan Deferment Information
• Title IV Assistance for Study Abroad
• Entrance/Exit Loan Counseling Information

Health and Safety

• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
• Vaccination Policies
• Campus Security Policies and Crime Statistics
• Fire Safety Policies and Statistics
• Emergency Information

Student Outcomes

• Retention and Graduation Rates
• Graduation Rates for Student Athletes
• Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act -EADA)

Voter Registration

The University of Southern Mississippi encourages all students to participate in local, state, and national elections. In order to vote in the State of Mississippi, students must register at least 30 days prior to an election. 

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Rights: Students at Southern Miss have a right to know the following:

• The procedures and deadlines for appling for financial aid
• The costs of attendance
• The available programs of assistance
• How our financial need is determined
• The criteria used in awarding aid
• The tpe and amount of assistance for which ou are eligible
• How and when aid will be disbursed
• The terms and conditions governing an aid ou accept
• The requirements for continued eligibilit
• The Universit's refund polic & federal official/unofficial withdrawal policies
• Whom to consult regarding our financial assistance

Responsibilities: Students at Southern Miss have a responsibility to:

• Complete applications accuratel and on time
• Re-appl for federal and state aid at the beginning of ever academic ear
• Provide requested documentation, verification, corrections, and additional information
• Read and retain copies of all forms ou sign
• Register for the required number of hours each semester
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Notif the Office of Financial Aid of all resources received from outside sources
• Know and compl with rules governing an aid ou receive
• Maintain up-to-date mailing and email addresses and telephone information with the
  Registrar's Office

Additional Responsibilities

As a recipient of financial aid, ou have certain rights and responsibilities. On occasion funds
are inadvertentl disbursed in error. hould ou receive financial aid funds for which ou are
not entitled, it is our responsibilit to contact us prior to utilizing the funds. Failure to do this
ma result in repament of the incorrect award.

Receipt of Other Financial Assistance
It is our responsibilit to inform us of an financial aid that ou receive from sources other
than our office. Regulations require that we consider these funds in determining our
eligibilit for federal student aid. If ou receive an form of assistance, including tuition
waivers, after our initial awarding, an adjustment to our award package ma be necessar.
In some cases, the adjustment ma include repament of federal funds. In all cases, if an
adjustment is necessar, ou will be notified b email of whatever action is necessar.

*** Other financial assistance ma include Universit and non-Universit scholarships, tuition
waivers, loans, grants, fellowships, and an other source of educational assistance ou
receive.