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Consumer Information

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to students. The following information is disclosed to you as a student at Grayson College in compliance with federal law. For additional information, including requesting a paper copy of any of the materials, please visit the indicated websites, or contact the appropriate office(s) directly.

Financial Aid Information

The Grayson College website includes information about the following:

This information is available online or a hard copy is available in the Office of Financial Aid.

Information about Grayson’s Academic Programs and Student Attainment

Information concerning Grayson's current educational programs and course descriptions is available in Grayson College’s General Catalog. This includes information about instructional, laboratory, and other physical facilities that relate to the academic programs, as well as faculty and other instructional personnel. The College Catalog provides information related to institutional/program accreditations and approvals. The catalog includes academic terms and their definitions, the list of degrees offered, and the group of classes known as the College Core Curriculum requirements of the core curriculum. Important information about grades, transfer credits, transcripts and graduation is also provided. Learn more about the policies and procedures related to academic governance and the role of the advisory committees and academic administration. This information is available to view or print online or a hard copy is available in the Admissions Office.

Services for Students with Disabilities

The Services for Students with Disabilities provides disability-related services and facilitates reasonable accommodations. Visit the Students with Disabilities webpage for additional information on services and resources available to students with disabilities. This information is available online or a hard copy is available by contacting the Coordinator for Services for Students with Disabilities.

Information about Grayson College Facilities, Services and Campus Policies

Alcohol and Other Drug Information, Drug Free Schools and Communities Act

The Annual Security Report (PDF Download) provides information about alcohol and other drug health risks, drug and alcohol laws and penalties, and campus alcohol and other drug education and counseling resources. Detailed information is provided in the Grayson College Annual Security Report. This report is available online or a hard copy is available in the College Police Department.

Copyright and Illegal Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

Grayson College takes copyright law very seriously and as such has developed policies prohibiting unauthorized duplication and distribution of copyrighted materials, including copyrighted music. Sanctions for violations of these policies include:

  • loss of computing privileges
  • dismissal from the college
  • criminal or civil action

GC also employs a number of technical and procedural measures to prevent illegal downloading and distribution of copyrighted materials. A summary of these measures, including references to applicable policies, can be found in the Grayson College Intellectual Use Policy [CT (Local)]. A copy of this policy is available online or a hard copy is available by contacting the Information Technology Department at 903-415-2591.

Fire Safety Right to Know Report, Annual Disclosure of Fire Statistics

Grayson College annually coordinates the collection and reporting of fire safety and statistics information for publication. Copies of this report may be obtained from the Grayson Campus Police Department. The Annual Security Report (PDF Download) is available online. Detailed information is provided in the Grayson College Annual Security Report (PDF Download). This report is available online or a hard copy is available in the College Police Department.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy, Campus Crime Statistics, Safety Programs and Services

Information regarding public safety at Grayson is provided in the Annual Security Report (PDF Download). This report includes crime statistics for the previous ten years concerning certain crimes reported to have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the college; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The Campus Police webpage also includes information about:

  • police and public safety resources
  • reporting crimes
  • coordination between law enforcement agencies
  • fire and medical emergencies
  • crime prevention
  • victim support services
  • the law and Grayson policies
  • campus facilities
  • residence hall security
  • timely warning policy statement
  • the Grayson College Policy on Sexual Harassment
  • the Grayson College Alcohol and Other Drug Policy

Get additional information regarding emergency response and evacuation procedures here. Pursuant to the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, information regarding registered sex offenders is available by visiting the Texas Department of Public Safety website. To obtain a paper copy of the Security Report contact the Campus Police Department at 903-463-8777.

Missing Student Notification Procedures

Learn about the notification procedures to be followed when a student residing in on-campus housing has been reported missing more than 24 hours. This information is found in the Grayson College Student Handbook and is available online or a hard copy is available in the Admission Office.

Detailed information is provided in the Grayson College Annual Security Report. This report is available online or a hard copy is available in the College Police Department.

Privacy of Student Records (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that gives students the right to:

  • review their records
  • to request amendments to their records
  • to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information
  • and to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education

You can view additional information regarding student rights under FERPA.

Grayson College will use an electronic process to provide students with notices, disclosures, and in directing students to secure websites.

This information is found in the  Student Handbook (PDF) and is available online or a hard copy is available in the Admission Office.

Sexual Assault, Harassment, Coercion

If any member of the college community is a victim of a sexual assault, there are services available to assist; but first, the individual's safety is of the utmost importance. If you or a member of the campus is a victim of sexual assault, please contact the Grayson College Campus Police Department at 903-463-8777. For online information please see the see the Grayson Student Handbook (PDF Download) or Annual Security Report (PDF Download). This information is available online or a hard copy is available in the College Police Department.

Vaccination Policies

Read policies regarding vaccinations for select programs and the college’s Bacterial Meningitis vaccination policy. This information is found in the Grayson College Student Handbook and is available online or a hard copy is available in the Admission Office.

Voter Registration

Get information on voting in local, state, and federal elections, including a copy of the Texas voter registration application form.

Grayson College Graduation and Completion Rates

View the most recent record of graduation data of degree seeking, full-time undergraduate students and retention rates at Grayson College. This information is available online or a hard copy is available in the Office of Planning, Research, Assessment and Accreditation.

Student Body Diversity

Get information about student body diversity, including the number of enrolled full-time students by gender, race/ethnicity, and the number of students who receive a Federal Pell Grant at Grayson College. This information is available online or a hard copy is available in the Institutional Research Office.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure (EAD)

In compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADE), information on men's and women's athletic programs at Grayson College is available at the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education Equity in Athletics Disclosure website. The report includes the number of participants by gender for each team, operating and recruiting expenses, coaches' salaries, revenues, and athletically related student aid. Find Grayson College's Equity in Athletics Disclosure on the web or in hard copy available in the Athletics Office.

Textbook Information

A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.