Per the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), all postsecondary institutions participating in the federal student aid programs are required to disclose certain consumer information annually to currently enrolled students. Meridian publishes this information on the school's website at https://meridianuniversity.edu/admissions/consumer-information, catalog and student handbook.Below is a list of the types of information that is required to be made available to students with direct links to all of the information. For a paper copy of any of the information listed below, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
financialservices@meridianuniversity.edu
2450 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, California 90404
(310) 876-2001Note: Meridian does not have preferred lender arrangements nor does it maintain a preferred lender list.The Financial Aid Overview contains information on eligibility for financial aid, instructions of how to apply, and general conditions.The Federal Student Aid Process contains information on eligibility criteria, financial aid deadlines, and disbursements.
Institutional and Program Accreditation, Approval, or Licensure
- Meridian University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Meridian University is also approved by both the Board of Behavioral Sciences for MFT/LPCC licensure as well as the Board of Psychology for Psychologist licensure.
- Meridian University is licensed to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Meridian University was founded in 1993 and has been continuously approved by the State of California to offer higher education degrees. www.bppe.ca.gov. Meridian maintains its compliance with the standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
- The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts Meridian University's Master in Counseling Psychology (MA) degree, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph.D) degree, and Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) degree as meeting the educational requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Persons interested in licensure are advised to contact the Board of Behavioral Sciences in Sacramento, California to obtain a complete listing of all requirements for licensure.
- The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts Meridian University's Master in Counseling Psychology (MA) degree, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph.D) degree, and Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) degree as meeting the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. Persons interested in licensure are advised to contact the Board of Behavioral Sciences in Sacramento, California to obtain a complete listing of all requirements for licensure.
- The California Board of Psychology accepts Meridian University's Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph.D) and Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) degree as meeting the educational requirements for licensure as a psychologist in California. Persons interested in licensure outside of California are advised to contact their state's Board of Psychology to determine their own state's requirements for licensure.
- Information about the institution's accreditation status is available on Meridian's website: https://meridianuniversity.edu/about/about-meridian/accreditation
Student Financial Aid Information
Information regarding financial aid including applicable policies is available on Meridian's website: https://meridianuniversity.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid-overviewThe following information related to student financial aid is available via the Financial Aid Office and Meridian's website:- Need and non-need based federal financial aid programs available to students.
- How students apply for aid and how eligibility is determined.
- How aid is awarded and disbursed and the frequency of disbursements.
- The rights and responsibilities of students receiving aid and the criteria for continued student eligibility.
- The terms and conditions of education loans, including sample repayment schedules.
- Loan counseling requirements before receiving a federal loan and when no longer enrolled.
- The necessity of repaying loans and the terms and conditions under which students receiving federal education loans may obtain deferments.
- The criteria for measuring satisfactory academic progress, and how a student who has failed to maintain satisfactory progress may reestablish eligibility for financial aid is available https://meridianuniversity.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/satisfactory-academic-progress
financialservices@meridianuniversity.edu
2450 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, California 90404
(310) 876-2001Note: Meridian does not have preferred lender arrangements nor does it maintain a preferred lender list.The Financial Aid Overview contains information on eligibility for financial aid, instructions of how to apply, and general conditions.The Federal Student Aid Process contains information on eligibility criteria, financial aid deadlines, and disbursements.
Cost of Attendance
Information about the cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, books and supplies, and any other additional non-direct costs for a program can be found at Cost of Attendance | Meridian University.Privacy of Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Information about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) including the student's right and procedures to review education records, to request amendment of records, to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information, the institution's policy regarding disclosures to school officials with a legitimate educational interest and to file complaints with the Department of Education can be found at FERPA | Protecting Student PrivacyNotice about directory information: "Directory information" may be disclosed to the public by any Meridian University employee unless the student has specifically requested in writing that this information be withheld. Directory information includes name, local address, local telephone number, birth date and place of birth, major, year in school, enrollment status, dates of enrollment, degrees and awards received, most recent attendance of previous educational institution, and anticipated graduation date. For complete policy, please review the following document: https://meridianuniversity.edu/admissions/consumer-information/annual-notification-of-rights-under-ferpa.Meridian's Academic Programs (Educational Programs, Instructional Facilities, and Faculty)
- Academic program information including current degree programs and faculty is available at https://meridianuniversity.edu/academics/degree-programs-overview
- Information about the institution's transfer of credit policies is available on https://meridianuniversity.edu/admissions/consumer-information/transfer-credit-policy
- Find Meridian's Catalog at https://meridianuniversity.edu/admissions/consumer-information