Your Right to Know

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 requires all colleges and universities, including the University of California, Merced, to make certain information available to students, employees and the general public.

Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information

An annual notice is emailed to each Undergraduate and Graduate student in October.

Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information

• How to Afford Your Education
• Financial Aid Location and Hours of Operation
• Financial Aid Advisors
• Financial Aid Outreach Events

General Institutional Information

• Privacy of Student Records−Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
• Student Diversity
• Price of Attendance
• Net Price Calculator
• Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
• Textbook Information and Internet Course Schedule
• Educational Program
• Instructional Facilities
• Faculty
• Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
• 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

Teacher Preparation Program Report

• Teacher Preparation Program Report

Student Financial Assistance

• Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
• Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
• Student Loan Information
• Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
• Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
• Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans (see pages 7-13 of the Education Loan Practices Policy)
• Preferred Lender Lists
• Preferred Lender Arrangements

Health and Safety

• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
• Vaccination Policies
• Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log
• Fire Safety Policies
• Fire Statistics and Fire Log (On-Campus Housing Facilities)

Student Outcomes

• Retention Rate
• Graduation Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)
• Transfer-out Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)
• Graduation Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right-to-Know Act)
• Transfer-out Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right-to-Know Act)
• Job Placement for Graduates
• Job Placement Rates for Graduates
• Graduate and Professional Education Placement for Graduates

Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data

•  (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)
• Voter Registration
• Printed copies of specific information are available upon request.

Questions or Comments

Email: complianceoffice@ucmerced.edu