Consumer Information
Accreditation and State Authorization. Alma College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The Michigan Department of Education approves Alma programs for certification of elementary and secondary teachers. Approval of Alma programs is also given by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training, the National Association of Schools of Music and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
Contact information for each organization is located here.
The College maintains membership in the American Association of University Women, Association of American Colleges, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan, Council for Undergraduate Research, College Entrance Examination Board, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and the Presbyterian College Union.
Copies of our accreditation and state authorization documents can be obtained from the President's Office.
Campus Crime. Alma College abides by the Student Right-to-Know, the Campus Security Act of 1990 and the Higher Education Act Reauthorization of 2008. The College makes information concerning campus crime statistics available in printed form to the campus community each year. This information is also available to prospective students upon request.
Click here to view the Alma College crime statistics page. Simply enter “Alma College” in the Institution Name field once you are on the selection screen.
For detailed information about Alma College’s response to campus crime and crime prevention efforts for students click here.
Cost of Attendance. Figures and the institutional refund policy can be viewed here.
Credit Balances. Title IV credit balances will be refunded to students upon written request after all aid has disbursed to the student account and a $0.00 balance is shown.
Disbursements of financial aid are typically made in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester shortly after the end of drop/add week.
Emergency Procedures. Alma College has adopted an Emergency Response Plan, revised in January 2008, that provides contingency procedures for Alma College administrators, staff, faculty and students in the event of a campus emergency. The College also has implemented an Emergency Notification System that allows the College to send immediate, time-sensitive voice and text notifications to students, faculty and staff in the event of a campus emergency. Students, faculty and staff can update their emergency contact information via the College's Web portal.
Equity in Athletics Disclosure. Click here to view Alma College’s Equity in Athletics Disclosure Report. Simply enter “Alma College” in the Institution Name field once you are on the selection screen.
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Annually, Alma College informs students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This act, as amended, is a federal law which states that (1) a written institutional policy must be established; and (2) a statement of adopted procedures covering the privacy rights of students be made available.
FERPA requires institutions to maintain the confidentiality of student education records law and obtain written consent from a student prior to releasing information from the student's education record to most sources outside the university. It is allowable for a school to release directory information which includes name, address, E-mail address, phone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards, cumulative hours, participation in officially recognized sports, and weight and height of athletes.
As an enrolled student, you have the right to restrict the release of directory information. To restrict the release of directory information contact the Registrar's Office.
Click here for additional information.
Federal Compliance Statements are available for download and review here.
Financial Information. The College's annual financial report is available for review by prospective students, alumni and the public upon request at the library's reserve desk.
Merit Based Gift Aid. Eligibility and awarding information for each type of award can be found here.
Need-Based Gift Aid. Federal, State, and Institutional need-based gift aid eligibility is primarily based on the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Nondiscrimination Statement. Alma College's nondiscrimination policy includes age, color, creed, gender, national origin, physical ability, race, religion and sexual orientation.
Retention. For the past five years, the fall-to-fall retention rate from first-year to second-year students has averaged 79 percent. The fall-to-fall retention rate for all freshmen, sophomores and juniors has met or exceeded 86 percent for each of the past five years. The six-year degree completion rate for the last five graduating classes has exceeded 70 percent. The five-year rate for the class of 2006 was 70 percent.
Students with Disabilities. Alma College is committed to complying with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 by providing access to campus facilities and reasonable accommodations in programs, services and classroom activities. Students with disabilities are responsible for ensuring that the College is aware of disabilities that require accommodations by contacting the Academic and Career Planning office.
Third-Party Vendors. Alma College has contracted with several third-party vendors for various aspects of the Title IV aid process. Below is a list of those vendors and their responsibilities.
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Vendor |
Purpose |
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Enterprise Recovery Systems |
Collects on delinquent Perkins Loans, Institutional Loans, and student accounts. |
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Financial Recoveries |
Collects on delinquent Perkins Loans, Institutional Loans, and student accounts. |
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Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation |
Provides on-line student loan counseling. |
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National Student Loan Clearinghouse |
Reports enrollment data to the NSLDS. |
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University Accounting Services |
Performs Perkins loan billing, servicing, and NSLDS reporting functions. |
Voter Registration Information. Michigan residents can register to vote by completing the Michigan Voter Registration Application (open in Microsoft Word) and mailing it to:
Michigan Department of State
Bureau of Elections
PO Box 20126
Lansing, MI 48901-0726
More information is available on Michigan's Elections website.
Non-Michigan residents can use the National Mail Voter Registration Form to register in their state. This document includes information on how to register to vote in each state.
