HEOA Student Consumer Information

This page provides links to information about USciences in accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA). Visit the HEOA website for more information.

• Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
• College Navigator

Contact Information

• Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information:
  Pamela Ramanathan
  Director of Financial Aid
  215-596-8891
  p.ramanathan@usciences.edu 
• Contact for Consumer Disclosure Assistance:
  Kymber Taylor
  Director of Institutional Effectiveness
  215-596-7042
  ky.taylor@usciences.edu  

General Institutional Information

• Admissions
• Career and Job Placement Services
• College Navigator
• Copyright Infringement − Policies and Sanctions
• Computer Use and File Sharing
• Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
• Information Security
• Instructional Facilities
• Student Activities
• Clubs and Organizations
• Athletics
• ROTC Programs
• Student Body Diversity
• Student Complaint Resolution

Accreditation & Authorization

• Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
• State Authorization

Financial Aid

Availability of student financial assistance for those who qualify and the process for disbursements, repayment, and refunds

• Applying for Aid      
• Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs 
• Cares Act
• Cost of Attendance  (tuition, fees, room and board, books/supplies, transportation)
• Undergraduate, Direct Entry, and Transfer Students
• Graduate Students in Professional Programs
• Graduate Students in MS and PhD Programs
• Students in Certificate Programs
• Enrollment and Percentage receiving Title IV Aid
• Entrance (Initial) Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers
• Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers
• Federal Verification Requirements
• Impact of Withdrawal on Financial Aid
• Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans
• National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
• Net Price Calculator
• Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
• Notice of Federal Student Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations  
• Preferred Lender Arrangements
• Preferred Lender Lists
• Refund policy
• Disbursements and repayments
• Undergraduate, Direct Entry, and Transfer Students
• Graduate Students in Professional Programs
• Graduate Students in MS and PhD Programs
• Students in Certificate Programs
• Return of Title IV Financial Aid 
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• State Grant Assistance
• Student Loan Information Published by the U.S. Department of Education    
• Types of Financial Aid

Academic Programs

• Academic Calendar
• Credit Hour Policy
• Educational Program, including:
  • Undergraduate, First Professional and Graduate Programs (usciences.edu web site)
  • USciences Academic Catalog
  • USciences Student Handbook
  • Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Student Handbook
  • Department of Physical Therapy Student Handbook, Policy and Procedures Manual
  • Department of Physical Therapy Clinical Education Policy & Procedure Manual
  • Department of Physician Assistant Studies Student Handbook
  • Department of Physician Assistant Studies Clinical Year Handbook
• Academic program requirements
• Program completion requirements
• Any unique requirements for career paths
• Any relevant and applicable national and/or state requirements for eligibility for licensure or entry into the occupation or profession related to those degrees or programs 
• Relevant resources:
• Professional Licensure Disclosures (for programs designed to lead to licensure)
• Faculty
• Grading
• Textbook Information
• Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
• Transfer of Credit Policies
• Articulation Agreements
• Prior Learning Credit

Academic Rights & Responsibilities

• Attendance (see Taking and Completing Courses section of this linked page)
• Non-Discrimination Policy (See Student Handbook, pages 28-31)
• Privacy of Student Records − Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Withdrawal and Leave of Absence Policies

Health & Safety

• Anti-hazing Report
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
• Health and Counseling Related Websites and Resources
• Health and Immunization Requirements for Entering Students
• COVID Return to Campus Guidelines (includes Vaccination Requirements)
• Institutional Disciplinary Action in Cases of Alleged Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking
• Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log
• General Information
• Daily Crime Log
• Annual Crime Reports
• Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics and Fire Log (On-Campus Housing Facilities)
• Fire and Evacuation Policies
• Annual Fire Safety Report
• Suicide Prevention

Athletic Program

• Graduation Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid
• Transfer-out Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid
• Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act). Use the EADANADA website and search for “University of the Sciences” to find more information.

Outcomes

• Graduation Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)
• Graduation Rates (by Financial Aid Category)
• Graduate and Professional Education Placement for Graduates
• Job Placement for Graduates
• Job Placement Rates for Graduates
• Performance on licensing exams
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Retention Rate

Additional Information

• Voter Registration
• Constitution Day

Student Complaint Process for Out-of-State Distance Learning and Field Experience Students

University of the Sciences (USciences) is committed to resolving student grievances, complaints and concerns in an expeditious, fair and amicable manner. Students located outside of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania while attending USciences who desire to resolve a grievance should follow the University’s Student Grievance Policy, as provided in the most recent USciences Student Handbook. In addition, students may find it helpful to consult with their academic advisor and/or program director regarding the various means for resolving student grievances, complaints and concerns.

If the student bringing a complaint is not satisfied with the outcome of USciences’ student grievance process, the student may file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (complaints may be filed by students located in any state). To lodge a complaint with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, complete and follow the procedure process on the appropriate form. For additional information, contact:

Division of Higher & Career Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education - Postsecondary and Adult Education
333 Market Street, 12th Floor | Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Phone: 717-783-8228 | Fax: 717-722-3622
ra-collunivseminfo@pa.gov