Important Consumer Information

BGSU is committed to providing access to information that will allow consumers such as students, parents, counselors, researchers, and legislators to make informed decisions about postsecondary education.

Consumer Information is information that BGSU is required to make available, as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, to all enrolled students and staff (when applicable) on an annual basis. Enrolled students will receive notification of the availability of this information via their BGSU e-mail address as well as through the various links below. Paper copies will be made available upon request. Questions regarding this information may be addressed by contacting the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office located in 319 Administration Building, during normal business hours.

General Institution and Academic Information

• Academic Programs, BG Campus
• Academic Programs, Firelands Campus
• Graduate Academic Programs
• Institutional Facilities
• Faculty & Instructional Staff
• Institutional and Program Accreditation
• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) rights
• Net Price Calculator, BG Campus
• Net Price Calculator, Firelands Campus
• Services and facilities available for students with disabilities
• Textbooks
• Voter Registration

Student Outcomes/Characteristics

• Diversity of Student Body
• Graduation Rates
• Retention Rates
• Equity in Athletics Disclosures Act (EADA)

Health and Safety Information

• Annual Fire Safety Report
• Annual Security Report
• Crime and Fire Log
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
• Drug-free Workplace
• Emergency response and evacuation
• Missing Student Notification
• Educational programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
• Sex Offender Registration
• Timely Warnings

Institutional Policies

• Copyright and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
• Withdrawal Policy
• Institution Refund Policy
• Transfer Credit Policy
• Vaccination Policy

Financial Aid Information

• Available Financial Aid
• BGSU Student Loan Code of Conduct
• Cost of Attendance
• Disbursement of Aid
• Drug Conviction and Financial Aid Eligibility
• Entrance and Exit Counseling
• Federal Work Study
• Private Loan Information
• Return of Title IV Funds
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Satisfactory Academic Progress
• State Grant Assistance
• Student loan information published by the US Department of Education
• Study Abroad Eligibility
• Verification Policy

Last reviewed: February 1, 2018