Consumer Information – Student Right-to-Know

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 was designed to assist students and families in making well-informed decisions regarding higher education. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is required by HEOA to provide certain institutional information to the College community. Please review the information below and use the links provided to obtain additional details. GPTC has designed this web page to provide a central location for students, their families, and the College community to access this information.

Item	Method of Disclosure	To Whom Disclosed	Location
Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information	Notice distributed to each enrolled student	Each enrolled student	Consumer Information data is provided below in an electronic format. Paper copies of information may be obtained in the Office of Student Affairs.
Contact Info for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional and Financial Aid Information	Made available through appropriate publications, mailings, and electronic media	Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Tuition & Aid GPTC Faculty & Staff Directory GPTC Procedure: Statement of Equal Opportunity
Student Financial Aid Information	Made available through appropriate publications, mailings, and electronic media	Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Tuition & Aid GPTC Procedure: Refund GPTC Procedure: Satisfactory Academic Progress GPTC Procedure: Return To Title IV
Facilities and Services Available to Students with Disabilities	Made available through the Special Populations Survey and Website.	Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Disability Services Accessibility GPTC Procedure: Disability Services
Price of Attendance	Made available through the College Catalog and program cost sheets	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Tuition & Fees GPTC Net Price Calculator Cost of Program Guides (Click program desired to find cost guide) GPTC College Navigator
Refund Procedure Requirement for Withdrawal and Return to Title IV	Made available through appropriate publications, mailings, and electronic media	Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Procedure: Return To Title IV GPTC Procedure: Refund GPTC Procedure: Student Withdrawals
Academic Programs	Made available through College Catalog and Website	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Academic Programs GPTC Campus & Sites GPTC Faculty & Staff Directory
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation	Made available through College Catalog and Website	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Transfer/Articulation Agreements TCSG_USG Transfer Chart
Copyright Infringement/ Sanctions/Computer Use	Made available through appropriate publications and electronic media.	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Intellectual Property and Copyrighted Material GPTC Procedure: Student Conduct Code GPTC Information Technology Allocation and Utilization Procedure
Required Written Arrangement Disclosures	Made available through GPTC website	Prospective and enrolled students	Cooperative Academic Arrangement MOA
School and Program Accreditation, Approval, and Licenses	Made available through appropriate publications and electronic media.	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Accreditation
Notice of Federal SFA Penalties for Drug Law Violations	Made available through College website, catalog, and annual student email.	Public, Prospective and currently enrolled students	Financial Aid Award Notifications 34 CFR 668.40
Vaccination Policy	GPTC website, catalog/handbook, and program specific handbooks	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Procedure: Admissions GPTC Academic Programs (Some Health Sciences Programs have additional immunization requirements)
Consumer Information on College Navigation Website	GPTC Website prepopulated by IES-NCES via IPEDS	Public	College Navigator
Student Body Diversity	Made available through GPTC website	Public	Student Diversity Report
Net Price Calculator	GPTC Website	Public	GPTC Net Price Calculator
Textbook Information	GPTC website; Class syllabus; Program book lists	Prospective and enrolled students; Bookstore Managers	GPTC Class Schedule GPTC Campus Store GPTC BannerWeb (This information is also on individual course syllabi)
Disbursement for Books and Supplies	GPTC website	Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Campus Store GPTC Procedure: Refund
Accountability of Programs that Prepare Teachers for Certification	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Voter Registration Form	GPTC website	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	State of GA Online Registration (Paper forms may be obtained in the Office of Student Affairs)
Constitution Day	GPTC Website and catalog/handbook for public; annual student email sent and campus flyers posted	Enrolled students	Annual activities coordinated by Student Affairs.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program	GPTC Catalog & Student Handbook. Course presentations in COLL 1500. New hires sign procedure regarding Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace Program Requirements. Annual e-mail to faculty and staff regarding the dangers of using illicit drugs and alcohol and drug abuse as well as the responsibilities of employees regarding the Drug Free Workplace Procedure	Prospective and enrolled students. All new hires/employees annually	GPTC Procedure: Student Conduct Code TCSG Drug Free Workplace Policy TCSG Procedure: Drug and Alcohol Testing GPTC's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program is evaluated for effectiveness biennially.
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Completion/Graduation Rates and Transfer Out Rates & Student Right to Know	Completion/graduation rates are located on the College website.	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Student Achievement Goals
Placement in Employment	Placement rates are located on the GPTC website.	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	In-Field Placement_GPTC
Job Placement Rates	Placement rates are located on the GPTC website.	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	Total Placement Rate_GPTC Georgia Professional Licensing Requirements
Retention Rates	Retention rates are located on the GPTC website.	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Student Achievement Goals
Security Report	GPTC website and catalog/handbook for public; annual email sent to all enrolled students.	Delivered to each enrolled and prospective students and employees	GPTC Annual Security Report GPTC College Navigator GPTC Procedure: Threats Management Procedure GPTC Emergency Operations Plan GPTC Crisis Communication Plan GPTC Hazard Communication Plan GPTC Exposure Control Plan GPTC Business Continuity Plan
Security Report - Programs to prevent dating violence, sexual assault and stalking	GPTC website and catalog/handbook for public; annual email sent to all currently enrolled students.	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Annual Security Report GPTC Procedure: Student Conduct Code
Institutional disciplinary action in case of alleged dating violence, domestic violence	GPTC website and catalog/handbook for public; annual email sent to all currently enrolled students.	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Annual Security Report GPTC Procedure: Student Conduct Code
Privacy of Records - FERPA & Safegarding Student Information	GPTC website and catalog/handbook	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	GPTC Procedure: Release of Student Records GPTC Release of Student Information Form
Program Integrity - Complaint Process	GPTC website and catalog/handbook for public; annual email sent to all currently enrolled students.	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	Georgia PiedmontTechnical College desires to resolve student grievances, complaints and concerns in an expeditious, fair and amicable manner. If a resolution is not reached at the institution level, or if you believe that the nature of the complaint or its impact on the system as a whole warrants an immediate review by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) administration, please complete the following complaint form. Students residing outside of the State of Georgia who are taking an online course may also file a complaint with an agency located in their State.” 6.5.1p. TCSG Procedure: Academic Standards, Evaluations, and Appeals GPTC Procedure: Student Grievances GPTC Procedure: Student Disciplinary
Georgia Campus Carry Bill	GPTC Website	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127.1 Georgia Campus Carry Bill – STUDENT Guidance and Education
Licensure Requirements	GPTC website and annual email sent to all currently enrolled students. Information included on acceptance letters.	Public, Prospective and enrolled students	Licensure Requirements