FAQs (HEOA/Consumer Information)
What you need to know about the University of Maryland
Privacy of student records (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act—FERPA)
Voter registration
Vaccination policy
http://www.health.umd.edu/clinicalservices/allergimmuntravel/immunizations
https://health.umd.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/Immunization%20Form%205-22.pdf
https://reslife.umd.edu/safety-resources/community-living-handbook (Vaccination information is on page 29)
https://health.umd.edu/newandtransfer
https://admissions.umd.edu/enroll/enrolled-students (See “Health Requirements”)
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
https://health.umd.edu/FSAP-substance-abuse
http://www.health.umd.edu/mentalhealth/substanceuse
http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/v100d.html
http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-V-100e.html
http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-VI-800a.html
http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-VI-800b.html
https://www.health.umd.edu/wellness-advocacy/alcohol-other-drug-education
https://reslife.umd.edu/safety-resources/community-living-handbook (Drug and alcohol information on pages 25-26)
Timely warnings and emergency notifications
Annual security report
Annual fire safety report
Fire safety log
Missing persons reporting
https://reslife.umd.edu/safety-resources/community-living-handbook (Information on missing persons is on page 11)
Information for crime victims about disciplinary hearings
https://studentconduct.umd.edu/you/students - There is a guide to the processes for both academic and non-academic misconduct cases.
https://www.president.umd.edu/sites/president.umd.edu/files/files/documents/policies/V-100B.pdf - This is the Code of Student Conduct. Within the Code, the process for conducting disciplinary hearings begins on page 5.
Financial aid information
The Office of Student Financial Aid website contains a wealth of information on what types of aid are available, counseling on student borrowing, information on preferred lenders, student loan information from the U. S. Department of Education, and the cost of attendance at the University, including student budgets. Specific topics are linked below.
General student financial aid information
http://www.financialaid.umd.edu/
How to Apply for Aid
https://financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies-faqs/financial-aid-faqs
Determining Your Eligibility
https://www.financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies-faqs/financial-aid-faqs
Types of Financial Aid Available
https://financialaid.umd.edu/types-aid
Aid for Study Abroad
https://financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies/study-abroad-faqs
Satisfactory Academic Progress
https://financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies/satisfactory-academic-progress
Disbursement of Financial Aid
https://financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies/receiving-aid-checklist
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
https://financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies/federal-work-study-faqs
Availability of institutional and financial aid information
https://www.financialaid.umd.edu/
Contact information for assistance in obtaining institutional or financial aid information
https://financialaid.umd.edu/contact-us
Cost of Attending the University
For actual UMD tuition and fee charges, please visit the Office of the Bursar at https://billpay.umd.edu/
For estimated tuition and fees, housing costs and personal/miscellaneous expenses
https://financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies/cost-attendance
Net Price Calculator
https://financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies/net-price-calculator
Entrance and exit counseling for student borrowers
https://financialaid.umd.edu/types-aid/federal-aid
National student loan data system
https://nslds.ed.gov/nslds/nslds_SA/
State grant assistance
https://financialaid.umd.edu/types-aid/aid-maryland-residents
Student loan information published by U. S. Department of Education
https://financialaid.umd.edu/types-aid/federal-aid
Notice of federal student financial aid penalties for drug law violations
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements/criminal-convictions
Refund policy, requirements for withdrawal and return of Title IV, HEA financial aid
https://financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies/getting-your-aid-faqs
https://www.billpay.umd.edu/refunds/refunds-overview
Private Education Loan Disclosures
https://financialaid.umd.edu/types-aid/alternative-aid-options
Preferred lender lists
https://financialaid.umd.edu/types-aid/alternative-aid-options
Code of conduct for education loans (for agents with responsibility for private education loans or FFELP loans)
Athletics information
Information on participation in intercollegiate athletics, retention/graduation rates for athletes, and NCAA regulations is available at the Athletics website and from the NCAA website.
Participation
Retention/Graduation Rates for Athletes
http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/data-sharing
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/newmedia/public/rates/index.html
http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
NCAA Regulations
https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/5/11/division-i-enforcement.aspx
http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/want-play-college-sports
https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2013/12/2/remaining-eligible.aspx
UMD graduates' placement in employment
Job placement rates
Graduate and professional education choices of UMD graduates
Retention rate
Completion/graduation and transfer-out rates
Teacher Preparation Program Report
Academic program (academic majors and programs)
Go to Chapter 7 within the catalog and follow the links to explore the individual majors.
Accreditation and Licensure
Transfer credit policies and articulation agreements
Textbook information
http://umcp.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TBWizardView?catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=15551 - Follow this link and then choose a department, course and section to view the booklist.
Facilities and services available to students with disabilities
Student body diversity
https://irpa.umd.edu/CampusCounts/Enrollments/stuprofile_allug.pdf for undergraduate student profile.
https://irpa.umd.edu/CampusCounts/Enrollments/stuprofile_allgrad.pdf for graduate student profile.
https://www.irpa.umd.edu/InstitutionalData/cds.html - Section B of each year’s CDS includes statistics on undergraduate student body race/ethnicity.
Copyright infringement policies and sanctions (including computer use and file sharing)
Consumer information on College Navigator website