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Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 9 - Education- Mississippi Community College BoardPart 7 - Regulations for State Oversight of Proprietary Institutions Operating or Recruiting in Mississippi
Section 9-7-3 - REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Section 9-7-3-3.8 - DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO STUDENTS

9 Miss. Code R. § 7-3-3.8

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Section 9-7-3-3.8 - DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO STUDENTS

Prospective students are entitled to sufficient data as to allow them to make informed decisions regarding training opportunities and institutions. An institution is therefore obligated to provide sufficiently detailed data in advance of enrollment to enable prospective students to clearly understand their opportunities, limitations, and obligations. The following information must be fully disclosed to prospective students prior to enrollment and prior to the signing of an enrollment contract or agreement:

A. Recruiting policies
B. Admission requirements
C. Academic calendars
D. Grading system used by the school
E. Graduation policy
F. Programs of study lengths
G. Objectives of the programs of study
H. Licensing requirements for jobs
I. Student support services
J. Campus security policy
K. School refund policy
L. Student Withdrawal procedures
M. Grievance Procedures
i. All registered institutions shall list the Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration, including the following contact information as part of the grievance process.

MS Commission on Proprietary Schools & College Registration

3825 Ridgewood Road

Jackson, MS 39211

http://www.mccb.edu/offices/proprietary-schools

N. Tuition and all program fees must be explained completely.
O. The percentage of students who complete the program of study within 150% of the normal time.
P. The percentage of the institution's graduates employed in their field of study or related field within six months after completion of, or graduation from, their program of study.
Q. The percentage of students achieving mastery of stated goals of the program of study.
R. A list of postsecondary educational institutions that accept credits from the institution.

* Items A through N from the above list must be disclosed via the institution's official student catalog.

* Items O through R must be provided to prospective students via the Institution Disclosure of Information Form (CPSCR Form 14). This form must be maintained by the institution and made available upon request to commission representatives for use in verification of compliance with this regulatory requirement.

9 Miss. Code. R. § 7-3-3.8

Amended 4/6/2017
Amended 4/27/2018
Amended 6/24/2018
Amended 2/4/2021
Amended 3/24/2023
Amended 10/4/2024