• Students completion and graduation rates- www.MDC.edu website
• Students transfer-out rates- www.MDC.edu website
• Student athletes graduation rates- www.MDC.edu website
• Campus Security Reports (annual), available at the Campus Security Offices and posted on the College's website
• Drug and alcohol prevention information pursuant to Public Law 101-226-mailed to students annually and posted on the College's Website
• Student's rights under FERPA-mailed to students annually, available at the Campus Admissions Offices, and available on the MDC website

Financial Aid Information - General:

The following information is provided to students to give them a general overview of the Student Financial Assistance available at Miami Dade College.
The College participates in the U.S. Department of Education's Title IV Federal Student Assistance Programs, the State of Florida Scholarship and Grant Programs. In addition, the College provides Foundation and Institutional grants and scholarships to students who qualify.  Programs include:

• Pell Grants-Need Based Entitlement
• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant-Need Based
• Federal Work-study-Need Based
• FFEL (Federal Loans)- Need and Non-Need Based
• State Scholarships
• State Grants-Need Based
• Foundation Scholarships
• Institutional Scholarships and Grants-Need and Non-Need Based
• Other Work Programs and Waivers

Students interested in any financial assistance at the College should complete the FAFSA by March 15 each year (for priority consideration), and provide the College with all requested supplemental documentation within two weeks upon request. Eligibility for Financial Assistance varies, based on the type of aid provided. The Federal and State Financial assistance eligibility requirements are regulated by these respective entities, with specifics found on their websites. The requirements and regulations for Federal Financial Aid can be found on the websites shown above under “Consumer Information”. Eligibility requirements to participate in the State of Florida Scholarships can be found at http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/osfahomepg.htm .
The College distributes Financial Assistance to students based on a combination of factors, which include, student’s financial need, availability of funds, timing of the application, compliance with satisfactory progress standards, enrollment status and other factors on an individual basis. See the Campus Financial Aid Office for additional requirements.
Students have the right to appeal the College's decision to withhold Federal Funds. The student may secure an appeal form from the Campus Financial Aid Office, complete the form, provide supporting documentation, and return to the Financial Aid Office for review by the Campus Financial Aid Appeal Committee. See the Campus Financial Aid Office for additional details.
Financial Aid will be disbursed to students, at the beginning of the term, within two weeks after the published “last date to register or make schedule changes for the term”. Thereafter, the College disburses on a weekly basis, except during periods on non-enrollment, and recess periods. See the Campus Financial Aid Office for additional details.
Students interested in applying for Federal Loans are required to complete a Loan  Request Form  The student will be required to attend a Loan Entrance Conference session prior to the Loan being processed. . At the Loan Entrance Counseling, the student will be advised of the financial obligation they are making, and that the loan must be repaid, when, the interest rate, and other options they have regarding repayment, deferments, and consequences of defaulted loans. Students who discontinue enrollment  graduate, or drop below one-half time enrollment status are required to attend a Loan Exit Conference. This conference is designed to assist the student in understanding the consequences of being out of a deferred status, and that repayment will ensue, unless the student return to a deferred status (enrolled at least one-half time in a eligible program). Both the Entrance and Exit Conferences are documented in writing, and requires the student's signature (when available). Students may be eligible to receive Title IV Financial Assistance for participating in a school sponsored Study Abroad program. Please see your Campus Financial Aid Office for more details.

Return of Title IV Funds.

Student Financial Assistance Programs requires the College to Return Federal Funds for students who fail to earn the full amount disbursed, due to early and complete withdrawal, or when students fail to attend classes for which they register. When either of these situations occurs, the College is required to perform calculations to determine the amount of funds earned by the student, and the amount to be returned to the Department of Education, or to the Lender. Once the calculations are made, the College returns a portion of the unearned funds it received on behalf of the student, and also returns the student's portion as well. The order of Title IV Funds returned, calculated by the College is as follows:

• Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans
• Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans
• Perkins Loans
• Federal PLUS Loans
• ACG
• Federal Pell Grants for which a Return of Funds is required
• Federal SEOG for which a Return of funds is required

The College will notify the student when a Return is performed, and depending on the amount being returned, the student may be billed for any outstanding obligations created by the student for failing to earn Title IV Funds, for which Federal Funds were disbursed. Additional information regarding the Return of Title IV Funds process should be addressed with the Campus Financial Aid Office. The specific amounts calculated for return, under this procedure, should be addressed with the Office of Student Financial Services.

General Information about Miami Dade College :

General Information about the School is available on the College's Website. Additionally, information about the College will be made available to students, upon request, at or will be facilitated by the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) on each campus. Institutional information available to students includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Accrediting bodies, agencies, and associations the College is affiliated – DOS office
• Information regarding special facilities available to disabled students – DOS office
• Cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, books, and other educational costs – Financial Aid Office
• Degree programs, training, and other educational related programs – Registrar and Academic Advisement offices
• The availability of the GED program for admissions purposes – DOS office
• Availability of instructional, labs, and other academically related facilities- Academic Dean office
• List of faculty and other instructional personnel - Academic Dean office
• Contact information for financial assistance, and for general information- Financial Aid Office
• Student refund policy – DOS office
• Requirements and procedures to officially withdraw from the College- Registrar office

For more details regarding the College, its mission, academic programs, and services, please visit the MDC website. Further, the Office of the Dean of Students, on each campus, can also assist you in obtaining the requested information.