Consumer Information

Pursuant to federal regulations in the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, colleges and universities are required to disclose information about the institution and various programs and policies to prospective and enrolled students.  Links to the required consumer information are provided within each main section below.  Select a category to view additional information.

Printed copies of these materials may be obtained from a Financial Aid Counselor in the Office of Financial Aid.

General Institutional Information

• Privacy of Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
• Student Diversity
• Student Governance (Associated Student Government)
• Types of Financial Aid
• Tuition and Fees
• Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
• Textbook Information
• Educational Programs
• Institutional Reports
• UAMS Educational Facilities
• Faculty
• Transfer of Credit Policy
• Accreditation, Articulation Agreements and Licensure of Institutional Programs
  • Student Complaints
• Copyright Infringement – Policies and Sanctions
• Computer Use and File Sharing
• Student Activities
• Student Wellness
• Career and Job Placement Services
• Student Parking
• Campus Safety, Campus Police
• Cleary Act
• College Navigator Website
• Constitution and Citizenship Day

Faculty Development

The University of Arkansas provides a number of faculty development services including the:

• Faculty Development Seminar Series
• Minority Faculty Development Caucus
• Office of Education Development

Student Financial Services

• Cost of Attendance
  • Budgets 2018-19
  • The COA does not represent actual charges on a student’s account.  To obtain actual charges, please visit the gus.uams.edu.
• Study Abroad Programs and Financial Aid Information
  • Students enrolled in an approved study abroad program approved for credit by the home institution may be considered for Title IV financial aid assistance.
• Student Right To Know
  • Federal Pell Grant Recipients – Completion rates
  • Federal Stafford Loan Recipients – Completion rates
  • Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
• Private (Alternative) Loans
  • UAMS encourages you to use all available federal loan programs before applying for private loans.
  • Federal loans may have more favorable terms and conditions than private loans.
  • Private loans are credit-based and may require a co-signer.
  • You may be eligible for private loans even if you are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Self-Certification Form

Health and Safety

• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
• Vaccination Policies
• Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention
• Student Health Services
• Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics, and Crime Log
• Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics, and Fire Log (On–Campus Housing Facilities)

Student Outcomes

• Retention Rate
• Graduation Rate (Student Right-to-Know Act)
• Job Placement Rates for Graduates
• Licensure and Professional Exam Pass Rates