Consumer Information

Right to Know: Consumer Information Disclosure for All MUSC Students

The Medical University of South Carolina is committed to providing important information to its students, faculty and staff. Consistent with this commitment and pursuant to the university’s notice and reporting obligations under various laws, information concerning the following topics may be obtained below:

Student Bulletin

• https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/bulletin

Student Communications

• https://education.musc.edu/students/spsd/communications

Student Financial Aid: Tools and Resources

• Office of Student Financial Aid Designated Contacts
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/contact-us
• Bursar’s Office ( Disbursement/Student Accounts/Billing) Designated Contacts
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/bursar-student-accounts
• Steps to Apply
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/financial-aid/financial-aid-application-process
• Student Eligibility/Selection Criteria
  • https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility
• FA Rights/Responsibilities and Criteria for Continued Eligibility
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/financial-aid/financial-aid-policies/fa-policies-and-practices
• Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • https://musc.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=13672
• Constitution Day
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/constitution-day
• Financial Literacy
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/finance-and-administration/financial-literacy
• Work Study terms/conditions
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/work-study
• Direct and Perkins Loans
  • https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans
• Health and Human Services Loans/Scholarships
  • https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loans-scholarships/school-based-loans
• Entrance Counseling
  • https://studentaid.gov/app/counselingInstructions.action?counselingType=entrance
• Exit Counseling
  • https://studentaid.gov/app/counselingInstructions.action?counselingType=exit
• Institutional Scholarships
  • https://musc.academicworks.com/
• Private loan lender list
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/private-loan-lenders
• Sunshine Act and University Code of Conduct regarding Private Loans
  • https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/890/text
• University Code of Conduct
  • https://education.musc.edu/leadership/provost/compliance/code-of-conduct
• NASFAA Code of Conduct
  • https://www.nasfaa.org/Code_of_Conduct
• Conflict of Interest
  • http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/coi/
• Drug Conviction and Federal Student Aid
  • https://studentaid.gov/help/eligibility-drug-conviction

Instructional Programs, Facilities and Faculty

• Academic Programs
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/bulletin/colleges-and-degrees
• Facilities
  • https://web.musc.edu/about/facilities
• School Faculty and Instructional Personnel
  • https://education.musc.edu/MUSCApps/FacultyDirectory/AllFaculty.aspx
• Academic Program Assessment/improvement
  • https://education.musc.edu/leadership/provost/reporting-units/institutional-effectiveness/assessment

School Costs

• Tuition and Fees
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/bulletin/tuition-and-fees
• Cost of Attendance
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/financial-aid/financial-aid-application-process/cost-of-attendance

Withdrawal Procedures, Refunds and Return of Aid

• Leaving the University
  • https://musc.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=12512&public=true
• Refund Policy
  • https://musc.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=12512&public=true
• Return of Unneeded Loan Funds
  • https://musc.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=8311&public=true
• Return to Title IV funds
  • https://musc.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=12512&public=true

Accreditation

• https://education.musc.edu/leadership/provost/reporting-units/institutional-effectiveness/accreditation

Copyright and File Sharing

• https://education.musc.edu/leadership/provost/reporting-units/institutional-effectiveness/accreditation

Computer Use Policy

• https://education.musc.edu/students/spsd/communications

Student Privacy

• Student Records Privacy (FERPA)
  • https://musc.policytech.com/docview/?docid=3879&public=true
• Use of your Social Security Number
  • http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/hr/university/policies/Policy52.pdf

Textbook Information

• http://www.webmedbooks.com/MUSC/default2.aspx

Voter Registration

• https://scvotes.gov/

Campus Crime / Safety Information

• Jeanne Cleary Act: Annual Security Report
  • https://web.musc.edu/-/sm/enterprise/human-resources/university-hr/f/annual-security-report.ashx?la=en
• Campus Crime, Security Statistics, Crime Logs

  • https://web.musc.edu/about/safety/public-safety/reporting

• Campus Security: Reporting a Crime
  • https://web.musc.edu/-/sm/enterprise/about/safety/public-safety/public-safety-files/crime-reporting-policy---appendix-b-campus-security-authorities.ashx?la=en
• Campus Security: Policies and Procedures
  • https://web.musc.edu/about/safety/public-safety
• Emergency Response/Evacuation Protocol
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/spsd/communications/hurricane

Campus Life: Student Activities and Services

• Campus Activities
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/spsd
• Student Diversity
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/spsd/diversity
• Student Disability Services
  • https://web.musc.edu/about/leadership/institutional-offices/equity/federal-and-state-compliance/ada-resources

Student Health

• Student Health Services
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/student-health
• Vaccination requirements and forms
  • https://education.musc.edu/-/sm/education/students/student-health/f/musc-student-immunization-requirements.ashx
• Student Health Insurance Plan
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/finance-and-administration/student-health-insurance
• Behavioral Support Intervention Team
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/esl/bsit
• Drug-Free workplace statement for students, faculty and staff
  • https://education.musc.edu/-/sm/education/leadership/provost/f/policies/alcohol-and-other-drugs.ashx?la=en
• Student and Employee Wellness Programs
  • https://web.musc.edu/resources/health-and-wellness
• Student Substance Abuse and Intervention Policy
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/caps/services/substance-abuse-counseling/musc-student-policies-and-procedures-related-to-drug-and-alcohol-use

Problem Resolution

• University Student Complaint Resolution
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/concerns-and-complaints
• Office of the Ombudsman
  • https://fsapartners.ed.gov/help-center/fsa-customer-service-center/service-centers-for-students/office-of-the-ombudsman-fsa
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  • https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Institutional Compliance

• https://web.musc.edu/about/leadership/institutional-offices/diversity/digital-accessibility/compliance-and-standards

Student Outcomes

• Retention Rate, Graduation rate by Diversity, Graduation Rate by Grant/Loan, Transfer out Rate
  • https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/institutional-reports
• State Authorization Disclosures/Distance Education
  • https://education.musc.edu/leadership/provost/reporting-units/institutional-effectiveness/state-authorization

University Nondiscrimination Statement

• https://web.musc.edu/about/leadership/institutional-offices/diversity/title-ix