Consumer Information and Disclosures

Consumer Information

HEA RequirementReference
Code of ConductHEA Sec. 153(c)(3), 487(a)(25) and (e) 34 CFR 601.21, 668.14(b)(27) FSA Handbook Volume 2, Chapter 3
Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid InformationHEA Sec. 485(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)). Not changed by HEOA
Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid InformationHEA Sec. 485(a)(1)-(2) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)-(2)). Not changed by HEOA. 34 CFR 668.43, 34 CFR 668.44
Privacy of Student Records −Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)  HEA Sec. 485(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)), 20 U.S.C. 1232g. Not changed by HEOA. 34 CFR 668.41(c), 34 CFR Part 99
Consumer Information on College Navigator WebsiteHEOA Sec. 111 amended HEA Tile I, Part C: added HEA 132(i)(1)(V) (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)(V))
Facilities and Services Available to Students with DisabilitiesHEA Sec. 485(a)(1)-(2) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)-(2)). Not changed by HEOA. 34 CFR 668.41(a)-(d), 34 CFR 668.43 October 29, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.43, added 34 CFR 668.231)
Student Body DiversityHEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(E) amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)): added HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)(Q) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008
Net Price CalculatorHEOA Sec. 111 amended HEA Title I, Part C: added HEA Sec. 132(a), Sec. 132(h) (20 U.S.C. 1015a(a), 20 U.S.C. 1015a(h))
Return of Title IV policyHEA Sec. 485(a)(1)-(2) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)-(2)). Not changed by HEOA. 34 CFR 668.41(a)-(d), 34 CFR 668.43
Textbook Information, Information for Students, Information for College BookstoresHEOA Sec. 112 amended HEA Title I, Part C: added HEA Sec. 133 (20 U.S.C. 1015b) HEOA amendment effective July 1, 2010
Academic Program (Educational Programs, Instructional Facilities, and Faculty)HEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(A) amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)(G) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)(G)): added HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)(G)(iv). HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 34 CFR 668.41(a)-(d), 34 CFR 668.43 October 29, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.43)
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation AgreementsHEOA Sec. 488(g) amended HEA Sec. 485 (20 U.S.C. 1092): added HEA Sec. 485(h) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 October 29, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.43)
Institutional and Program Accreditation, Approval, or LicensureHEA Sec. 485(a)(1)-(2) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)-(2)). Not changed by HEOA. 34 CFR 668.41(a)-(d), 34 CFR 668.43
Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions (Including Computer Use and File Sharing)HEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(E) amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)): added HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)(P) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 October 29, 2009 FR notice (added 34 CFR 668.43(a)(10))
Teacher Preparation Program ReportHEOA Sec. 201 amended HEA Title II, Part A: new HEA Sec. 205-208 (20 U.S.C. 1022d-1022g). HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention ProgramHEOA Sec. 107 amended HEA Sec. 120 (20 U.S.C. 1011i): new HEA Sec. 120(a)(2)(B)-(C). HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 34 CFR 86
Vaccinations Policy    HEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(E): amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)): added HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)(V) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008
Security Report (Including Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures), Timely Warnings, and Crime Log Missing Student Notification Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedure Timely Warning Reports Crime LogHEOA Sec. 488(e)(1)(B)-(D) amended HEA Sec. 485(f) (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)): revised HEA Sec.485(f)(1)(C) revised HEA Sec. 485(f)(1)(F) added HEA Sec. 485(f)(1)(J) HEOA amendments effective August 14, 2008 34 CFR 668.41(a), 34 CFR 668.41(e), 34 CFR 668.46, 34 CFR Part 668 Subpart D, appendix A. October 29, 2009 FR (revised 34 CFR 668.41(a), 34 CFR 668.41(e), 34 CFR 668.46, 34 CFR Part 668 Subpart D, appendix A)
Security Report − Missing Person Notification PolicyHEOA Sec. 488(g) amended HEA Sec. 485 (20 U.S.C. 1092): added HEA Sec. 485(j) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 October 29, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.41(a), added 34 CFR 668.46(b)(14) and 34 CFR 668.46(h)
Fire Safety Report and Fire LogHEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(E) amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)): added HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)(T). HEOA Sec. 488(g) amended HEA Sec. 485 (20 U.S.C. 1092): added HEA Sec. 485(i) HEOA amendments effective August 14, 2008 October 29, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.41(a) and 34 CFR 668.41(e), added 34 CFR 668.49)
Information for Crime Victims about Disciplinary ProceedingsHEOA Sec. 493(a)(1)(A) amended HEA Sec. 487(a) (20 U.S.C. 1094(a)): added HEA Sec. 487(a)(26) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2009
Retention RateHEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(E) amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)): added HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)(U): HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 October 29, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.41(d))
Completion/ Graduation and Transfer-out Rates (Including Disaggregated Completion/ Graduation Rates) (Student Right-to-Know Act) Disaggregated Completion/ Graduation Rates ExclusionsHEOA Sec. 488(a)(2) amended HEA Sec. 485(a) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)): new HEA Sec. 485(a)(4) HEOA Sec. 488(a)(3) amended HEA Sec. 485(a) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)): added HEA Sec. 485(a)(7) HEOA amendments effective August 14, 2008 (see exception below) 34 CFR 668.41(a)-(d), 34 CFR 668.45, 34 CFR 668.8(b)(1)(ii) October 29, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.45)
Placement in Employment and Placement ratesHEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(E) amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)): added HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)(R) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 October 29, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.41(d))
Types of Graduate and Professional Education in which the Institution’s Graduates EnrollHEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(E) amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)): added HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)(S) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 October 29, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.41(d))
Voter Registration FormsHEOA Sec. 493(a)(1) amended HEA Sec. 487(a)(23) (20 U.S.C. 1094(a)(23)): added HEA Sec. 487(a)(23)(D) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008
State Grant AssistanceHEA Sec. 487(a)(9) (20 U.S.C. 1094(a)(9)), 34 CFR 668.14(b)(11) Not changed by HEOA.
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)HEOA Sec. 489 amended HEA Sec. 485B(d)(4) (20 U.S.C. 1092b)
Entrance Counseling for Student Loan BorrowersHEOA Sec. 488(g) amended HEA Sec. 485 (20 U.S.C. 1092): added HEA Sec. 485(l) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 October 28, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 685.304(a), 34 CFR 682.604(f))
Exit Counseling for Student Loan BorrowersHEOA Sec. 488(b) amended HEA Sec. 485(b) (20 U.S.C. 1092(b)): new HEA Sec. 485(b)(1)(A) HEOA amendment effective August 14, 2008 October 28, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.42, 34 CFR 685.304(b), 34 CFR 674.42(b), 34 CFR 682.604(g))
Consumer Loan Disclosures  HEOA Sec. 493(a)(1) amended HEA Sec. 487(a) (20 U.S.C. 1094(a)): added HEA Sec. 487(a)(28); HEOA Sec. 120 and Sec. 1021(b) amended HEA Title I: added HEA Sec. 151-155 (20 U.S.C. 1019, 1019a-1019d) HEOA amendments effective August 14, 2008, unless otherwise specified October 28, 2009 FR notice (added 34 CFR 601.2, 34 CFR 601.11, 34 CFR 601.30, 34 CFR 668.14(b)(29))
Montserrat College of Art Information Security Policy (WISP)  Standards for the Protection of Personal Information Of Residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State Authorization Regulations – Student complaint process.To initiate a complaint about a college or university operating in Massachusetts
Transcript Release PolicyPer (GEN-24-07) Implementation of Regulations Related to Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, and Ability to Benefit (ATB).
Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability to Benefit (ATB)Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability to Benefit (ATB)

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Montserrat College of Art is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all applicants, employees, and students without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, active military service, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. The human resources office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Montserrat College of Art’s non-discrimination policies. Inquiries concerning the application of non-discrimination policies may also be referred to: Regional Director, Office of Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor Boston, MA 02109 617.289.0174