The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires colleges and universities that participate in federal student financial aid programs to disclose certain information to current and prospective students, parents, and university employees. This site was developed to provide these disclosures in one location. Please follow the links below for information on each of the topics listed.
Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
Questions concerning assistance in obtaining institutional information should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at cmcferrin@hcu.edu or by calling that office at (800) 367-3565 x 315. Questions concerning assistance in obtaining financial aid information should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid at kpowers@hcu.edu or by calling that office at (800) 367-3565 x 303. Visiting the Financial Aid page on our website is also encouraged. Additional information including explanation of fees, federal financial aid programs at HCU, understanding the financial aid award letter, and explanation of financial aid terms can be found in the 2026-2027 HCU Understanding Your Financial Aid Handbook.
Students with Disabilities
Heritage Christian University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to, alternative methods of testing and evaluation, digital accessibility compliance, and modifications necessary for the accessibility of our facilities. Any student with an accommodation request may contact Vice President of Student Services Travis Harmon to discuss accommodation requests and concerns. All discussions will remain confidential.
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General Institutional Information
- HCU Privacy Policy
- HCU Privacy of Student Records Guide and FERPA Policy
- 2026-27 Student Handbook
- 2026-27 Resident Handbook
- Enrollment Profile
- FERPA
- Services for Students with Disabilities
- HCU Commitment to Diversity
- Cost of Attendance – Undergraduate
- Cost of Attendance – Graduate
- Net Price Calculator
- Refund Policy
- Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
- Textbook Provision Information/ HCU eCampus Bookstore
- Educational Program / Singular Focus
- Faculty Catalog / Faculty
- Transfer of Credits Policy – Undergraduate
- Transfer of Credits Policy – Graduate
- Articulation Agreements: (Amridge University Graduate) (Amridge University Undergraduate)
(Faulkner University Graduate) (University of North Alabama) - Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
- Copyright Infringement – Policies and Sanctions
- Computer Use and File Sharing
- Student Activities
- Career and Job Placement Services / Employment Opportunities
- Student Grievance Procedures
Student Financial Assistance
- Student Financial Assistance Information includes the following:
- Financial assistance programs at HCU
- Criteria for eligibility and award amounts
- Title IV Interest rates and fees
- Methods and frequency of disbursement of aid
- HCU student rights and responsibilities
- Disbursement For Books and Supplies
- Return of Title IV Funds Policy
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)
Student Loan Information
- Federal Loan Entrance Counseling
- Federal Loan Exit Counseling
- Grace Period and Student Loan Repayment Counseling
- Student Loan Repayment Calculator
- Heritage Christian University Statement of Ethical Practices and Code of Conduct
- HCU provides the following Private Loan Information as a courtesy; however, we do not participate in the Preferred Lender Lists Program
- Heritage Christian University Default Rate
Health and Safety
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
- Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics, Crime Log
- Crime Data 2011–2013
- Crime Data 2014-2016
- Crime Data 2017-2018
- Crime Data 2018-2019
- Campus Safety and Security Survey Certificate 2017
- Campus Safety and Security Survey Certificate 2018
- Campus Safety and Security Survey Certificate 2019
- Campus Safety and Security Survey Certificate 2020
- Campus Safety and Security Survey Certificate 2023
- Campus Safety and Security Survey Certificate 2024
- 2023 Clery Act Annual Safety Report
- 2024 Clery Act Annual Safety Report
- 2025 Clery Act Annual Safety Report
Daily Crime Log
- Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics and Fire Log (on-Campus Housing Facility)
- Voter Registration
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