Consumer Information

Welcome to Owens Community College! Review this summary of available consumer information. For a printed copy of any of these disclosures, please contact the office or individual listed on that specific disclosure, or contact the Student Service Center.

Academics

Completion and Employment

The Student Right to Know Graduation Rates provides completion, graduation and transfer rate information regarding full-time students by gender, ethnic group and Federal Pell Grant eligibility status.

Completion, graduation and transfer-out rates for basketball, baseball and other sports are available on the HEOA Student Athlete Graduation and Transfer Rates page.

Information about employment obtained by Owens graduates is available in the Employment Rates and Wages (XLSX).

View retention rates available from Student Right to Know.

Books

Please visit the financial aid website for information about book vouchers.

For textbook information, please go to the Class Schedule Search and find the student’s registered courses. Click on “Find Books” to be directed to the bookstore.

The student can also access the online eCampus bookstore.

Campus Information

The Department of Public Safety provides information regarding safety and security at Owens. Information provided includes the following:

All colleges report crime statistics to the U.S. Department of Education. This information is available from the US Department of Education.

College Navigator provides information about schools which includes costs, financial aid, enrollment and other information. Owens Community College information can be found with the U.S. Department of Education College Navigator.

Per College drug free school policy (PDF), Owens is a drug-free school. Information about Campus Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Education is available at the following locations:

Additional information on sanctions, health risks and assistance programs is available in the Student Code of Conduct.

Participation rates, financial support and other information about athletic programs is available in the Equity in Athletics Disclosure.

The Information technology policy (PDF) provides information regarding acceptable use of information technology.

Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, is prohibited, may be subject civil and criminal liabilities, and is subject to the disciplinary actions listed in the Student Code of Conduct. View legal alternatives for accessing copyrighted material.

Read data protection information regarding unauthorized distribution of copyright material, unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing and the penalties of violating federal copyright laws.

The Data Use and Protection Policy (PDF) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Data Security Program (PDF) provide information about the appropriate access and protection of data.

The Office of Disability Services contains information about services and facilities available to students with disabilities.

Visit Student Body Diversity for more information.

The Annual Notice to Students regarding the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) explains the student’s rights related to their student education records, including disclosure of information and directory information.

Owens Community College does not currently have a vaccination policy.

Voter registration information is available on the Vote Ohio website.

College Costs and Financial Aid

Each year, the federal government calculates a cohort default rate for schools who participate in the federal loan program.  The rate is determined by identifying the borrowers who start repaying their loans during a fiscal year, then determining what percentage of them default before the end of the next fiscal year.

The college’s Cohort Default Rates are available at the U.S. Department of Education College Navigator site.

The national default rates (PDF) are reported by Federal Student Aid.

The College Financing Plan provides a standardized summary of a student’s financial aid so students can compare costs and financial aid across colleges and universities. Students who have applied for financial aid can view their College Financing Plan online.

Review the instructions for submitting financial aid. View an example of the College Financing Plan (PDF) for an independent student with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of zero.

Military Personnel Using GI Bill® Benefits can view a list of fees which may be covered by VA benefits.

Owens is committed to the College Cost Transparency Initiative.

The College Scorecard provides information about a college’s affordability and loan repayment rates.

Credit balances are refunded to students based on their refund preference with the college’s third-party contractor for refund management, BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Review the contract between BMTX, Inc. and Owens Community College.

Federal student loan borrowers can complete Entrance Counseling at Federal Student Aid.

Federal student loan borrowers can complete Exit Counseling at Federal Student Aid.

For assistance with financial aid questions, please contact the Student Service Center.

Owens offers a variety of financial aid programs to assist the student. Please refer to the links on the left for information about the types of aid available, terms and conditions, eligibility requirements and disbursement information.

The Financial Cost and Aid Disclosure provides a summary of a student’s financial aid. The disclosure is posted in Workday.

Get instructions about viewing the Financial Cost and Aid Disclosure Form.

Information about earnings for Owens graduates based on program of study can be obtained using the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer. For help using this tool, go to the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer and click on Tutorial.

Federal student loan information is reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS®). This information can be viewed by schools, lenders and guarantors who are authorized users.  Students can view student loan information from Federal Student Aid.

NSLDS® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Education.

The Owens Net Price Calculator can assist you with planning for college costs.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provides information about paying for college and a tool to compare financial aid offers.

Owens Community College does not have a preferred lender list or preferred lender arrangements.

Information about grants and scholarships available from the State of Ohio are listed on the Financial Aid website.