The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
In compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, the Cleveland State Community College Athletics Department reports required information to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This information includes athletic graduation rates, the number of male and female athletes on campus, the expenses and athletic aid spent on each sport, recruiting expenses, annual revenue and salaries for all coaches. Athletic program participation rates and financial support data is also available. The Act and data on athletic program participation rates and graduation rates of athletes can also be obtained by calling the Athletics Department at 423-473-2271.
Equity in Athletics
Consumer disclosure information relating to financial aid includes cost of attendance, description of need and non-need aid types, application procedures and processes, student eligibility requirements, students rights and responsibilities, criteria for selection of recipients and awarding funds, disbursement information, refund and repayment policies, satisfactory academic progress policy for financial aid, appeal procedures, financial aid availability for students abroad and VA/military benefits. All of this information can be accessed on the Cleveland State Community College financial aid web page or by contacting the Financial Aid Office at 423-472-7141, ext. 284 or 800-604-CSCC (2722), ext. 310.
Your electronic award notification certifies that you are planning to attend Cleveland State Community College. If after reviewing the award notification, you decide NOT to attend Cleveland State, you must notify the Admissions/Records and Financial Aid Offices in writing. In addition, if your classes are not dropped in a timely manner, you may be liable for a portion of your tuition and fees. If you fail to attend all classes or withdraw from classes, you may owe a repayment to the Department of Education.
Complete your Title IV Authorization Form by logging into CougarNet. Click on the Financial Aid tab, then click on the Title IV requirements listed, carefully read each statement and submit your responses.
Your financial aid will be credited toward your tuition and fees. If your financial aid has not been processed or is not enough to cover tuition and fees, then it is your responsibility to pay the balance by the payment deadline date. Your classes will be canceled if you do not complete the payment process with the Business Office by the payment deadline date at close of business. Please see Tuition, Fees & Deadlines posted by the Business Office.
Cleveland State distributes refunds to students using either direct deposit or paper check. If you wish to receive all refunds by direct deposit, you will need to log into CougarNet, click on the My Account tab, then update and submit your direct deposit information under the My Statement section. If no direct deposit information is submitted, a paper check will be mailed to the permanent address currently on file.
Books are available for purchase through the college bookstore. The cost of books is approximately $1344 per year. Students who have excess financial aid funds available after tuition and fees have been accounted for will have a credit available in the Cleveland State Bookstore, not to exceed $800. Bookstore credits are available 2-3 weeks prior to the start of each term and remain available until the 12th day of classes. Students in Regents online classes should visit the ROCC website.
Cleveland State Community College (CSCC) addresses student achievement through two Key Priorities (Goals) in the College’s 2015-20 Community First Plan. Further, the College is held accountable for student achievement by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), the College’s governing board, and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). State funding for CSCC through THEC is tied directly to student achievement and progression.
Cleveland State Community College is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution