Consumer Information & Student Right to Know
This page provides links to information about Somerset Community College as required by the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended in 2008. Each topic listed either gives a brief description of the federally required information that must be disclosed and explained how further information may be obtained or it is hyperlinked to take you directly to the source of the information.
General Information
- Our Mission and Vision
- Programs of Study
- Programs of Study CIP Codes
- KCTCS Online Catalog
- Office and Departments
- Our Leadership Team
- Student Complaints and Grievances
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
- Accreditation Statement
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (Regional Accreditation)
- Kentucky Council of Postsecondary Education (Licensure of Institution and Programs)
Student Matters
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Privacy of Student Records) (FERPA)
- Admissions Guidelines
- How to Apply for Admissions
- Institutional Refund Policy
- Student Code of Conduct
- Student Handbook
- Tuition and Fees
- Financial Aid Priority Dates
- Constitution and Citizenship Day
- *On May 24, 2005, the U.S. Department of Education released a Notice of Implementation, announcing that all educational institutions receiving federal funding must provide an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year commemorating the September 17, 1787 signing of the Constitution. However, when September 17 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, Constitution Day shall be held during the preceding or following week. For additional information, contact James Taylor, Associate Professor of Political Science at james.taylor@kctcs.edu.
- Voter Registration
- Privacy and Copyright Infringement Policy
- Other Current Student Resources
Consumer Information on College Navigator Website
Diversity of Student Body
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Information
- Drug and Alcohol Education
- KCTCS Employee Substance Abuse Policy
- KCTCS Employee Drug Free Policy Notification
- KCTCS Code of Student Conduct
- Sanction Levels for Drug and Alcohol Violations
- Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Disability Services Available for Students
Financial Aid Information
- Cost of Attendance
- Net Price Calculator
- Financial Aid Programs with Terms and Conditions
- Financial Aid Priority Deadlines
- Return of Unearned Financial Aid/Return to Title IV/R2t4
- No Show Policy
- Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients
- Academic Calendar/Refund Date
- Rights and Responsibilities for Financial Aid Recipient
- Code of Conduct for Education Loans
- Disbursement Dates
- How to apply for Aid (Prospective Students)
- Federal Work-Study Program
- Entrance Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers
- Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers
- Federal Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
- Study Abroad and Financial Aid
- Loan Repayment Help
- Review your financial aid history at StudentAid.gov.
- Preferred Lender Arrangements SCC has no preferred lender arrangements
- Preferred Lender Lists SCC has no preferred lender lists
Contact the Student Financial Aid Office for further information regarding financial aid.
Graduation Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)
- College Mission and Vision
- Graduation Rates
SCC awards no athletically-related financial aid, so graduation rates are not available.
Placement in Employment
- Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
Retention Rate
Security on Campus
- Academic Building Access and Security
- Alcohol and Non-Medical Use of Drugs (Policies for possession, use, and sale)
- Annual Campus Communication
- Daily Crime Log / Reportable Crimes
- Daily Incident Log
- Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
- How to Report Criminal Actions or Other Emergencies
- Law Enforcement Authority of Campus Security Personnel and Relationship with State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
- Prevention of Crimes
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Procedures after an Offense
- Harassment-Free Workplace
- KCTCS Sexual Misconduct Procedure
- Assessment and Investigation Process
- Student Responsibility Assessment and Resolution Process
- Titles of Persons or Organizations to Whom Students and Employees should Report
- Timely Reports to the Campus Community of Crimes Considered to be a Threat
Student Code of Conduct
- The colleges of KCTCS are more than just educational institutions -- they are vibrant and diverse communities. Therefore, KCTCS strives to maintain an atmosphere of academic freedom and personal respect that creates an environment in which all can be successful. As part of this commitment, KCTCS has developed a Code of Student Conduct that serves as a guide for the student's responsibilities and rights within our academic community.
Teacher Preparation Program Report
While SCC is proud to offer several degree programs related to the field of education (Education Preparation and Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education), SCC does not prepare teachers for initial state certification or licensure.
Textbook Information
- Information on textbooks is available through our Campus Bookstore.
Transfer of Credit Policy and Articulation Agreements
Vaccinations Policy
SCC does not have a campus wide vaccination policy. However specific program offerings such as the Nursing program may maintain specific vaccination requirements for their students. Please review the Program of Study pages for more information.
