Consumer Information for Enrolled and Prospective Students
The Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs & Student Services is responsible for reviewing and updating the information contained in PCC’s consumer disclosures. This information was last updated in Fall 2023. For assistance in obtaining paper copies of any documents please contact the office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs & Student Services in Vernon White, Room 115.
Annual Notice of Required Disclosures of Student Consumer Information
| What to Disclose, When, and to Whom | Description of Information to be Disclosed | Where to Find Information |
|---|---|---|
| What: Institutional Information When: Upon Request To: Enrolled Students and Prospective Students | Accrediting, licensing, and approval agencies and entities PCC Program and Course descriptions Special services and accommodations for students with disabilities Cost of attendance Transfer of Credit policies How to withdraw from PCC College Cancellation and Refund Policy Employees responsible for dissemination of institutional and financial assistance disclosure information and how to contact themAccrediting, licensing, and approval agencies and entities PCC Program and Course descriptions Special services and accommodations for students with disabilities Cost of attendance Transfer of Credit policies How to withdraw from PCC College Cancellation and Refund Policy Employees responsible for dissemination of institutional and financial assistance disclosure information and how to contact them | PCC catalog www.pittcc.edu Financial Aid Office |
| What: Financial Assistance Information When: Upon Request To: Enrolled Students and Prospective Students | Description of available federal, state, local, private, and institutional financial assistance, including: Application procedures, eligibility requirements, selection criteria, criteria for determining award amounts Rights and responsibilities if students receiving Title IV and other aid, including: Criteria for continued eligibility, how to re-establish eligibility, Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, method and frequency of financial aid disbursements, Policies regarding Return of Title IV | PCC catalog www.pittcc.edu Financial Aid Office |
| What: Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Violations When: Upon Application for Financial Assistance To: Enrolled Students and Prospective Students | Details the penalties for drug convictions during the period a student is receiving Title IV financial aid | Given to every applicant of financial assistance Copies available in Financial Aid Office |
| What: Deferment on an FFEL or Direct Loan When: Upon Request To: Enrolled Students, Withdrawn and Graduated Students, and Prospective Students | Terms and conditions of FFEL and Direct Loan deferments | Financial Aid Office |
| What: Rights under Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) When: Upon Request; Annual notice distributed in January To: Enrolled Students | Rights under FERPA including procedures for inspecting and reviewing a student's education records, consent to disclose personally identifiable information, rights to file a complaint. | Annual Notification of Rights Under FERPA Available in Registrar's Office |
| What: Completion/Graduation Rate & Transfer-Out Rate When: Upon Request To: Enrolled Students and Prospective Students | Completion rates of first-time, full-time students within 150% of normal time of completion Student Body diversity data are also disclosed via the College Navigator website. | Available on our website at Graduation Rates |
| What: Campus Security Report When: Annually by October 1 and Upon Request To: Enrolled Students, Employees, Prospective Students | PCC Campus Security Report contains all required Clery Act disclosures and other information including statistics for past 3 years for Clery Act offenses, domestic violence/sexual assault/stalking data, hate crimes data, liquor law and drug violations for campus property and public property. Also includes: Drug and Alcohol Free Awareness Program and Emergency and Evacuation Policy and Procedures | Distributed Annually by October 1 to all students and employees Hard copies available in the Public Safety Office and on our website at https://pittcc.edu/about-pcc/reports/annual-campus-security-report/ |
| What: Athlete Completion & Graduation Rates When: Annually by July 1 and Upon Request To: Prospective Student Athletes and with offer of athletically-related student aid | Information about the number of students receiving athletically-related student aid | Athletics Office |
| What: Voter Registration Forms When: Annually and Upon Request To: Enrolled Students | Forms for registering to vote in North Carolina | Financial Aid Office |
| What: Vaccination Policy When: Upon Request To: Enrolled Students and Prospective Students | Information about school policies regarding vaccinations | For Non-Credit Students: Admission Requirements For Credit Students: Vaccination information included on Student Medical Form distributed to all Health Sciences students and available in the office of the Dean of Health Sciences Division |
| What: Copyright Infringement Penalties When: Upon Request To: Enrolled Students and Prospective Students | Describes policies and penalties regarding copyright infringement | Available on our website at Appropriate Use Policy |
| What: Textbook Information When: Upon Request To: Enrolled Students and Prospective Students | Provides information and ISBN and price data for required course textbooks and policies | Available online at Search for Classes and the College Student Store's website |
| What: Grievance/Complaint Policy When: Upon Request To: Enrolled Students | Policy for registering complaints with PCC and agencies that accredit, approve, or license Pitt Community College | PCC Catalog www.pittcc.edu |
| What: Statement of Non-Discrimination When: Upon Request To: Prospective Students and Prospective Employees | It is the policy of PCC not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability or other characteristics in matters of admissions or employment. | PCC Catalog www.pittcc.edu |
| What: Written Arrangements When: Upon Request To: Prospective Students and Enrolled Students | With the specific exception of Clinical Agreements for its Health Sciences Programs, PCC has no written arrangements, consortium, contractual, study abroad, or otherwise, with other schools or entities to provide portions of training of eligible programs | Clinical Agreements may be inspected in the office of the Dean of the Health Sciences Division. ISAs: -Hard copies located in VEW 144 - Programs of Study Office -Listed in the academic catalog on the corresponding program pages (both in print and via link on website): Electronic Version Link MOAs/MOUs/Other Agreements: -Hard copies located in VEW 108 - Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Office -Listed online under University Transfer link: https://pittcc.edu/academics/academic-programs/arts-sciences-division/university-transfer-programs/articulation-agreements/ |