Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and Other Required Notifications
The U.S. Department of Education mandates consumer information for universities participating in federal student aid programs through the Student Consumer Information Regulations. These regulations are based on the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA). In compliance with these federal requirements, the University of California, Santa Barbara, provides the following disclosures to students. These disclosures are intended to ensure that students are fully informed about their rights and available resources regarding financial aid, academic policies, and campus safety, among other important topics.
For further details or to request a printed copy of any of the materials referenced, students are encouraged to contact the relevant office or visit the websites listed.
Annual Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
Disclosures to Prospective Students (General Catalog)
Financial Information
UCSB Student Financial Aid Information
CA State Grant Assistance
Other State Grant Assistance
Cost of Attendance
Net Price Calculator
Textbook & College Bookstore Information
Refund Policy
Requirements for Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Financial Aid
Federal Student Loan Information
Private Education Loan Disclosures
Private Education Loan Self-Certification Form
Code of Conduct for Education Loans
Preferred Lender Lists
General Information
Facilities and Services Available to Students with Disabilities
Academic Program (Educational Program, Instructional Facilities, and Faculty)
Transfer Credit Guidelines Current Students
University Approved Articulation
Consortium Agreements
UC Copyright Education
UCOP Electronic Communications Policy
UCSB Electronic Communications Policy Implementing Guidelines
UCSB General Security Resources
Required Information for Community Education and Student Disclosure
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Information UCSB
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Summary
Responsible Computer Use in UCSB’s Residence Halls
Library Computer Use Policy
School and Program Accreditation, Approval, or Licensure
Vaccinations Policy
Consumer Information on College Navigator Website
UCSB Portrait (Student Body Diversity)
Campus Profile
New Student Profiles
Maximum Enrollment in Specific Courses
Accountability For Programs that Prepare Teachers
Voter registration Forms
Constitution Day
UCSB Substance Use Policy
UCSB Alcohol and Drug Program
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)
Completion/Graduation and Transfer-out Rates (Student Right-to-Know-Act)
Placement in Employment
Types of Graduate and Professional Education in Which the School’s Graduates Enroll
Retention Rate Reported to IPEDS (College Navigator)
Privacy of Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Safety and Security
Annual Security Report (Including all Policies, Crime Statistics, and Fire Safety Reports) - A hard copy of this report may also be requested by contacting the UCSB Police Department at (805) 893-3446 or 574 Public Safety Bldg., Santa Barbara, CA 93106 during business hours.
Clery Act, Hate Crimes and Violence Against Women's Act [VAWA] Requirements
Crime & Fire Log
Emergency Notification, Emergency response and Evacuation Procedures
UC Santa Barbara Emergency Information Flip Chart
Emergency Notifications and Timely Warnings
UCSB Alert System
Missing Person Notification Policy
Programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking Policy