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 mthompson@hcu.edu or by calling that office at (800) 367-63565 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 2023-2024 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.
General Institutional Information
- HCU Privacy Policy
- HCU Privacy of Student Records Guide and FERPA Policy
- 2023-24 Student Handbook
- 2022-23 Resident Handbook
- FERPA
- Services for Students with Disabilities – Pg 22
- Student Diversity
- Cost of Attendance – Undergraduate
- Cost of Attendance – Graduate
- Net Price Calculator
- Refund Policy – Pg 26
- Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
- Textbook Provision Information/ HCU eCampus Bookstore
- Educational Program / Singular Focus
- Faculty – Pg 66 / Faculty
- Transfer of Credits Policy – Pg 16-17
- 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
- NC-SARA Complaint Process
- Student Grievances and Complaints Information
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
- Rights and Responsibilities of students receiving Title IV, HEA student Financial Aid
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)
- Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
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
Click here to see the FY 2018, 2017, and 2016 Cohort Default Rate for HCU
Health and Safety
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
- Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics, Crime Log
- Campus Weapons Policy 2020
- 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
- 2018 Campus Safety and Security Institution Information Registration
- Clery Act Annual Safety Report
Daily Crime Log
- Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics and Fire Log (on-Campus Housing Facility)
Student Outcomes
- Retention Rates (see “Retention and Graduation Rates” section of College Navigator)
- Graduation Rates (see “Retention and Graduation Rates” section of College Navigator)
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Job Placement for Graduates
The following chart displays what graduates from an email listing said that their first and current job/responsibility was after graduation, according to a survey of graduates from 1970-2019, in which 25% of graduates (84 out of 334) responded. Five of the 83 are graduate students (6.0%). Each individual is listed once in the list below.
*A percentage of the ministers in these categories are wearing multiple ministry “hats.” We went with the first ministry that was listed. The other ministries that are not already listed below are Involvement Minister and Senior Adults’ Minister.
First Job/Responsibility N = 84 Current Job/Responsibility N = 83 Pulpit Minister* 46.4% Pulpit Minister* 45.8% Youth Worker* 10.7% Associate Minister* 7.2% Mission Work* 10.7% Christian University 7.2% Associate Minister* 9.5% Mission Work* 6.0% Christian University 4.8% Youth Worker* 4.8% Children’s Minister 1.2% Educational Minister* 4.8% Educational Minister 1.2% Social Services 3.6% Hispanic Minister 1.2% Public School Teacher 2.4% Elder 1.2% Children’s Minister 1.2% Graduate Student 1.2% Hispanic Minister 1.2% Christian Boarding School 1.2% Elder 1.2% Counselor 1.2% Retired Army Chaplain 1.2% Sales 1.2% Secular Job 13.3% Stay at home Mom 1.2% Secular Job 7.1% Voter Registration
