Student Consumer Information

Per the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), all postsecondary institutions participating in federal financial aid programs are required to make available specific consumer information to current and prospective students in order to assist consumers in making more informed decisions about their education options.

Where applicable, each section lists links where additional information is available. This information is also available by paper copy upon request. Please contact the Financial Aid office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for hard copies of the information below.

General and Academic Information

Academic Program Information

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For program specific gainful employment information, please refer to the links below:

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) Annual Reporting

Note: Reporting periods and data presentation may vary depending whether it is a statistical requirement from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education or the Department of Education and their respective statistical requirements.

Costs and Financial Aid

Financial Aid Support and Assistance

The following links will walk you through the FAFSA and Financial Aid Process.
- youtube.com/federalstudentaid
- storify.com/FAFSA
Types of Loans and the amounts a graduate student can borrow.
- studentaid.ed.gov/types/loans/subsidized-unsubsidized#how-much-can-i-borrow
IRS data retrieval tool and instructions: youtube.com/watch?v=W7Uh3SbRaxA
Check the status of your loan(s) – studentloans.gov
Federal Student Aid History: NSLDS – nslds.ed.gov
Loan Repayment information/Debt Counseling
Consolidation/IBR Information – studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/consolidation
Contact the Ombudsman: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/disputes/prepare
http://goodcalculators.com/student-loan-repayment-calculator/ (This website provides a variety of online calculators, such as financial and investments, mortgage and tax, salary and savings calculators.)

Budgeting your Money

whatsmyscore.org – One-stop money management for students
practicalmoneyskills.com – Money management portal
stretcher.com – The Dollar Stretcher, lots of ideas
smartmoney.com – Tools, investments, news

Estimating Cost of Living

CNN Money Cost of Living Calculator: http://money.cnn.com/calculator/pf/cost-of-living/
Economic Policy Institute's "Family Budget" Calculator: http://www.epi.org/resources/budget/

Understanding Credit

jeanchatzky.com – Award-winning journalist and best-selling author
myfico.com – Information about your FICO Score
whatsmyscore.org – One-stop money management for students
consumercredit.com – Credit counseling
annualcreditreport.com – Free annual credit report

Scholarships

fastweb.com – Free scholarship Search engine
collegeanswer.com – Free Scholarship Search engine
Remember – Watch out for financial aid scams. You should never be asked to pay for scholarship applications.

Additional Resources for Students with Disabilities

"MoneyGeek.com aims to help students make smarter financial decisions for their lifestyle. Living with a disability can alter a person's lifestyle drastically, which is why our team has been working hard to build a helpful set of easy-to-use resources for students with disabilities." These guides include information about scholarships and financial aid for students and understanding ADA laws and rights of workers. You can view them here:
- MoneyGeek.com: Scholarships & Grants for Students with Disabilities
- MoneyGeek.com: Workers with Disabilities & The ADA

Cohort Default Rate

Not yet applicable for Meridian

Health and Safety

Campus Crime and Fire Safety Report
Anonymous Crime Reporting Form
Missing Person Procedures
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
Notice of Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Violence Against Women
Sexual Harassment Policy
Vaccination Policy: Students are encouraged to be responsible for their well-being, however Meridian does not require vaccinations for its students. To learn more, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.

Federal Work-Study Information

For details regarding the Federal Work-Study program, visit the Federal Code of Regulations. Please note Meridian does not participate in the Federal Work-Study program.

Registered Sex Offender Information

The National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPW) links public state, territorial, and tribal sex offender registries from one national search site: www.nsopw.gov.

Voter Registration Information

Students who have not registered to vote may do so online by visiting www.usa.gov/register-to-vote.

Consider celebrating the birthday of the United States government with Constitution Day. Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.

Questions and complaints process with the Bureau for private postsecondary education

Any questions a student may have regarding this enrollment agreement that have not been satisfactorily answered by the Meridian University may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833 or P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818, www.bppe.ca.gov, (888) 370-7589 (telephone) or (916) 263-1897 (fax), or (916) 431-6959 (telephone) or (916) 263-1897 (fax).