Student Consumer Information

This page provides quick access to federal and state student consumer information disclosures, including costs, financial aid, outcomes, health and safety, and required policies.

• Student Complaints & Grievances
• Professional licensure disclosures
• Financial aid and cost information
• Privacy of records (FERPA)
• Academic programs and transfer
• Student outcomes and achievement
• Policies and student rights
• Health requirements
• Campus safety and conduct
• Education loan disclosures
• Other required disclosures
• Items needing review

Student Complaints & Grievances

• Student Complaint/Grievance Policy and Procedure (PDF)

Professional Licensure Disclosures

Program-specific professional licensure disclosure statements:

• Architecture (BArch) (PDF)
• Computed Tomography (Cert) (PDF)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Cert) (PDF)
• Nursing (AAS) (PDF)
• Nursing (AAS-BS) (PDF)
• Practical Nursing (Cert) (PDF)
• Radiologic Technology (AAS) (PDF)
• Veterinary Technology (AAS) (PDF)

Financial Aid & Cost Information

Availability of Institutional & Financial Aid Information

Students are notified through their Alfred State email account before the start of each fall and spring semester regarding FERPA, the tuition liability policy, and registration instructions. Details about financial aid programs and eligibility are available on the Financial Aid webpage.

FERPA Information (PDF)

Financial Aid Assistance

• Financial Aid
• Notice of federal student financial aid penalties for drug law violations: students are notified individually if eligibility is lost due to a drug law violation, along with information on how eligibility can be regained.

Cost of Attendance & Net Price

• Price of Attendance
• Net Price Calculator

Refund & Withdrawal Policy

The refund policy includes requirements for withdrawal and the return of tuition and financial aid. Enrolled students receive the tuition liability policy by email before and during the first week of each semester.

Refund Policy

Textbook Information

Textbook information is available through the campus bookstore and through BannerWeb (login may be required). Semester schedule information and required or optional textbook needs are reported to the bookstore as part of schedule procedures.

Alfred State Bookstore

Privacy of Records (FERPA)

Students are notified through their Alfred State email account prior to the start of each fall and spring semester regarding privacy of student records under FERPA.

FERPA Annual Notification (PDF)

Academic Programs & Transfer

• View All Programs
• Transfer of credit policies and articulation agreements: Transfer Credits
• Institutional and program accreditation, approval, or licensure: see program pages under “Accreditation/Certification” and the institutional accreditations page: Accreditations

Alfred State periodically revises programs to align with SUNY parameters for minimum General Education requirements and the Seamless Transfer initiative. SUNY General Education Requirements

Student Outcomes & Achievement

Institutional Outcomes (IPEDS via College Navigator)

Institutional-level outcomes, including retention and graduation rates, are available through the NCES College Navigator tool.

• NCES College Navigator: Alfred State College
• Retention rate (College Navigator)
• Completion, graduation, and transfer-out rates (College Navigator)

Student Body Diversity (IPEDS via College Navigator)

Student body diversity data is provided from the most recent IPEDS Fall Enrollment Survey and Financial Aid Survey on the College Navigator website (data year noted on that site).

• Male: 64% | Female: 36%
• American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
• Asian: 1%
• Black or African American: 12%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11%
• White: 70%
• Two or more races: 4%
• Race/ethnicity unknown: 0%
• Non-resident alien: 0%
• Pell recipients: 45%

Student Achievement Measure (SAM)

Alfred State participates in the Student Achievement Measure (SAM), a voluntary initiative tracking student progress across institutions for a more complete picture of undergraduate progress and completion.

• Alfred State College SAM Profile

Program Pass Rates (Selected Examples)

• RHIT Exam Pass Rate (Aug 2021 to Jul 2022): 86% (12 of 14 first-time test takers passed on first attempt; one repeat test taker passed on second attempt).
• VTNE pass rate (Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2022): 84.13%.
• NCLEX (Spring 2021): 70.69% first-time candidate pass rate.
• ARRT Radiologic Technology (2020): 79% on first attempt.

Additional student performance information is available on corresponding program pages via Majors and Programs.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduate Outcomes: Employment Placement and Continuing Education 

Statement of Accuracy

The Office of Institutional Research, Planning & Effectiveness (OIRPE) verifies institutional-level outcomes by regularly checking links to the NCES College Navigator tool and works with academic departments to review publicly displayed data including exam and licensure pass rates.

Policies & Student Rights

• Copyright infringement policies and sanctions (including computer use and file sharing): Academic Integrity Code and Policies for the Access and Utilization of College Computing Facilities
• Religious absences: students may be entitled to an equal opportunity to register on another day or to make up study or work requirements due to religious beliefs. Religious Absences (PDF)

Health Requirements

• Drug and alcohol abuse prevention program
• Vaccination policies
• Meningitis information and health forms: Health Forms

Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited on campus except in outside designated smoking areas. See campus maps for designated areas. Students who want help quitting may contact the Health and Wellness Services Office.

• Campus Maps
• Health, Wellness, and Safety

Campus Safety & Conduct

Safety & Security Reports

• Campus security report (including emergency response and evacuation procedures), timely warnings, and crime log: University Police
• Missing person notification policy: University Police
• Annual security and fire safety report (including fire safety report and fire log): Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
• Vehicle, traffic, and parking regulations: Parking Regulations

Student Conduct & Public Order

• Rules for maintaining public order, demonstrations, and crowd control: Student Code of Conduct
• Code of conduct policies for students, faculty, and visitors: Student Code of Conduct
• Hazing policy: Hazing (PDF)

Bias-related Crime Notification & Prevention

• Bias-related crime notification: Affirmative Action (PDF)
• Domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking prevention: Affirmative Action (PDF)

Advertising & Credit Card Marketing

See campus advertising policy (includes credit card marketing information). Advertising on Campus (PDF)

Education Loan Disclosures

• State Grant Assistance
• Federal Student Aid (Loans)
• Federal Student Aid: Manage Loans
• Entrance counseling for student borrowers
• Exit counseling for student borrowers
• Private education loan disclosures (including self-certification form)
• Code of Conduct for Education Loans
• Preferred Lender Lists

Other Required Disclosures

• Intercollegiate Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act: Athletics disclosures
• Voter registration information: Voter Registration (NY) and NVRA Voter Registration
• Consumer information on College Navigator: Researching Financial Aid
• Accessibility facilities and services: Accessibility Services