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Consumer Information

  • Welcome to Southeast Community College! This page contains a summary of consumer information that is available to the student. If students would like a printed copy of any of these disclosures, please contact the office or individual listed on that specific disclosure.

  • Accreditation and Approval

    Please visit the accreditation page for more information. You will also find a link to SCC’s accrediting agency, Higher Learning Commission, where you can view details of SCC’s accreditation status.

    An enrolled or prospective student may request, from the Campus Dean at their respective campus, an opportunity to review a copy of the documents describing SCC’s accreditation and state/federal approvals.

    Specialized Program Accreditors

    Accounting / Business / Business Communication

    Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs
    11520 W 119 St, Overland Park, KS 66213
    913-339-9356
    Website

    Associate Degree Nursing

    Approved by:
    The Nebraska State Board of Nursing
    Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    301 Centennial Mall South, 1st Floor
    Lincoln, NE 68508
    402-471-4376
    and accredited by: the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
    404-975-5000
    Website

    Baking / Pastry / Culinary / Hospitality

    Accreditation by:
    The American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission
    180 Center Place Way
    St. Augustine, FL 32095
    904-824-4468
    Email
    Website

    Dental Assisting

    ADA - CODA
    211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 6011
    312-440-4653
    Website

    Early Childhood Education

    National Association for the Education of Young Children
    1401 H Street NW, Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20005
    800-424-22460
    202-232-8777
    Email
    The current accreditation term runs from March 2021 to August 2023

    Human Services

    Council for Standards in Human Service Education
    3337 Duke Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    571-257-3959

    Medical Assisting

    Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board
    9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
    727-210-2350
    Website
    mail@caahep.org

    Medical Laboratory Technology

    National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
    5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018
    773-714-8880
    Website

    Paramedic

    Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
    9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
    727-210-2350
    Website
    mail@caahep.org
    CoAEMSP
    8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
    Rowlett, TX 75088
    214-703-8445
    Website

    Pharmacy Technician

    American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) / Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
    4500 East-West Highway, Suite 900, Bethesda, MD 20814
    866-279-0681
    Website
    Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
    190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2850
    Chicago, IL 60603-3499
    312-664-3575
    Website
    info@acpe-accredit.org

    Physical Therapist Assistant

    Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
    3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
    800-999-2782
    Email   Website

    Practical Nursing

    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. 1400, Atlanta, GA, 30326
    404-975-5000
    Website

    Polysomnographic Technology

    Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
    9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
    727-210-2350
    Website
    mail@caahep.org

    Radiologic Technology

    Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
    20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182
    312-704-5300
    Website
    mail@jrcert.org

    Respiratory Care

    Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
    264 Precision Blvd, Telford, TN 37690
    817-283-2835
    Website
    Webmaster@COARC.com

    Surgical First Assist

    Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
    9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
    727-210-2350
    Website
    mail@caahep.org

    Surgical Technology

    Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
    9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
    727-210-2350
    Website
    mail@caahep.org


    Professional Industry Organizations

    Automotive Technology, General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program, Diesel Technology - Truck

    Certified by the:
    Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
    1503 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE, Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20176
    703-669-6650 or 703-669-6677
    Website General Questions Email

    Dietary Manager

    Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals
    406 Surrey Woods Dr
    St. Charles, IL 60174
    800-323-1908
    Email
    info@ANFPonline.org
    Dietary Manager is also affiliated with:
    The American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission
    180 Center Place Way
    St. Augustine, FL 32095
    904-824-4468
    Email
    Accredited Postsecondary Programs Website

    Welding

    Accredited Test Facility through American Welding Society (AWS)
    8669 NW 36 Street, #130
    Miami, FL 33166-6672
    800-433-9353
    American Welding Society Website

    College Navigator

    College Navigator provides information about schools which includes costs, financial aid, enrollment, and other information. Southeast Community College information can be found on the U.S. Department of Education’s College Navigator site.

    Further information from the National Center for Education Statistics can be found in the college’s IPEDS Data Feedback Report (PDF). This data provides statistics on the completion/graduation rate of certificate/degree-seeking, first-time, full-time undergraduate students categorized by gender, race/ethnicity, Federal Pell Grant recipients, subsidized Direct Loan recipients and students who received neither a Pell or subsidized Direct Loan.

    College Scorecard

    The College Scorecard provides information about a college’s affordability.

    For general college cost information and to compare college costs, go to the Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center.

    College Costs

    Privacy of Student Records (FERPA)

    The Annual Notice to Students provides disclosures to enrolled and prospective students including information about the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). For further information about SCC policies about Student Privacy and safety, please see the Annual Notice and the College Catalog.

    Find more information on options if you feel your FERPA rights have been violated.

    Prospective Student Information Privacy

    At Southeast Community College, your privacy is a priority. We recognize that your personal details are a valuable trust. The information you have voluntarily shared with us during the recruiting or admissions process is necessary in order to provide appropriate services to you.

    Southeast Community College does not sell or trade any prospective student information with anyone for solicitation purposes. Third parties only have access to our lists when they provide us a service that will enhance our information or our service to you (e.g., to verify addresses against public directories, previous enrollment at other institutions).

    To opt out of future prospective recruiting communication, please submit a request to the SCC Helpdesk at 402-437-2447 or SCC's helpdesk

    Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements

    Southeast Community College has developed program and course transfer agreements with many colleges and universities for the benefit of our students. Additional programs and agreements for articulation are under development.

    Information regarding transferring credit is available on the Transfer Options page. View the transfer student articulation agreements.

    Transferring Credit to SCC

    Facilities/ Services Available for students with disabilities

    The Student Accommodations Resource Office page contains information about services and facilities available to students with disabilities.

    Voter Registration

    Voter registration information is available at Nebraska Voter Registration portal.

    Copyright Infringement and Responsible Computing

    The Copyright Infringement & Responsible Computing page provides information regarding acceptable computer use.

    Student Body Diversity

    Information about the student body diversity is available on the SCC demographics page.

    Statistics about SCC’s student body diversity and other information is found on the SCC demographics page and in the IPEDS Data Feedback report (PDF).

    Student Activities

    Southeast Community College offers a robust student life experience for students to fit their individual needs.

    Student Financial Aid Information

    SCC offers a variety of financial aid programs to assist the student. Please refer to the financial aid pages for information about the types of aid available, terms and conditions, eligibility requirements, and disbursement information. For assistance with financial aid questions, please call 402-437-2610 or email financialaid@southeast.edu.

    Satisfactory Academic Progress - SCC is required to establish academic standards that students must meet in order to be eligible for financial aid.  It is the responsibility of each student to review this policy and ensure the standards are met.

    Find procedures to officially withdraw from a course or program.

    Students receiving federal financial aid may be subject to the Return of Title IV Funds policy. You may also find SCC’s institutional refund policy here.

    Entrance Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers

    If you borrow a federal student loan, you must complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling before you may receive loan funds. To complete and sign the MPN go to Completing a Master Promissory Note | Federal Student Aid. Entrance Counseling may be completed at Entrance Counseling | Federal Student Aid.

    You will need your FSA ID and password to log in to this website.

    If you do not have internet access, please contact the Financial Aid Office at: 402-437-2610.

    Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers

    As a federal student loan borrower, if your enrollment falls to less than half time, you are required to complete Exit Counseling.

    You will need your FSA ID and password to log in to this website.

    If you do not have internet access, please contact the Financial Aid Office at: 402-437-2610.

    For information about responsibilities and options for repaying your student loans, see the Federal Student Loan Repayment page.

    Private Education Loans

    Some lenders offer private, “alternative”, loans to students to help cover educational costs. These loans generally require the borrower to have good credit or a credit-worthy cosigner. Eligibility requirements, application procedures, fees, interest rates, finance charges, and repayment terms, and deferment options may vary from lender to lender.

    The terms and conditions of a Federal Direct loan or Federal Direct PLUS loan may be more favorable than the provisions of private education loans so families are encouraged to utilize the Federal Direct Loan and the Federal Direct PLUS Loan before considering an alternative loan.

    Please review this information about the differences between federal and private student loans.

    Southeast Community College has no preferred lender arrangements regarding private education loans.

    College Financing Plan

    The College Financing Plan is a consumer tool provided through the U.S. Department of Education and designed to simplify information students receive regarding costs and financial aid. The student can then make informed decisions about which school to attend. Students who have applied to SCC can access their individual College Financing Plan in Webadvisor for Students on The Hub after the students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have been awarded. Students will need to view their award notification on their account and either accept or decline their financial aid.

    Paying for College

    The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s Paying for College website provides information about paying for college and a tool to compare financial aid offers.

    Net Price Calculator

    The Net Price Calculator gives students an estimate of a college’s costs. SCC's Net Price Calculator is available here.

    Students’ Rights and Responsibilities

    Students receiving federal student aid have certain legal rights and responsibilities.

    SCC Student Loan Code of Conduct

    In compliance with federal regulations, SCC has established a Code of Conduct (PDF) it will follow in the administration of student loan programs.

    Academic Programs and Faculty

    Southeast Community College (SCC) offers a variety of academic programs offering Associate degree, diploma, or certificate level credentials. Our Catalog provides detailed information about the available academic programs. You can also find program information under Academics on the SCC website.

    Information regarding faculty credentials is available.

    Find out about current facilities and planned additions. View current building floor plans, maps and directions to all SCC campuses and locations.

    Online and Distance Learning

    All colleges must adhere to each state’s requirements regulating the delivery of online education to out-of-state students. These requirements limit SCC’s ability to offer online education in some areas outside of Nebraska.

    Southeast Community College is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution (NC-SARA) institution. As such, SCC is unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following areas at this time: American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

    Out-of-State Complaint Process

    Southeast Community College is committed to resolving student complaints in an expeditious, fair and friendly manner. SCC's online students residing outside of Nebraska should resolve complaints with SCC by contacting Bruce Exstrom, Ph.D., Dean of Virtual Learning and Instructional Development, bexstrom@southeast.edu or 402-323-3389.

    SCC works diligently to find positive outcomes to student concerns. Please try to exhaust all possible avenues of complaint resolution before going outside of the college. In Nebraska, the agency assigned to the oversight of NC-SARA processes is the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. The Commission may be contacted at 402-471-2847.

    Southeast Community College also provides a list of other State Agencies (PDF) with contact information for each state. You may also contact our accrediting agency, The Higher Learning Commission or the Nebraska State Department of Education.

    Textbooks & Bookstores

    SCC students are given the opportunity to purchase textbooks with their financial aid if the student has enough funds to cover direct costs to the college (tuition, fees, housing, etc.) and has a remaining credit balance on their account. Any book and/or supply purchase made with financial aid may not exceed the amount of credit remaining on the student’s account. Only books and supplies needed for the student’s program of study may be charged against the remaining credit.

    Students can access the online bookstore or visit the bookstore on each campus. Find your textbook.

    Diploma Programs with Reduced Financial Aid Eligibility

    Federal regulations [34CFR 668.8(k) and (l)] mandate that programs not leading to a degree, and all the courses within the program are not fully transferable to a higher degree, can only partially be paid by federal student aid. A specific federal formula determines the number of credits allowed to be paid by financial aid. At SCC, those programs and the number of credits eligible for federal financial aid are:

    ProgramNumber of Credits in the ProgramNumber of Credits Eligible for Financial AidNumber of Credits Not Paid
    Medical Assisting352312
    Pharmacy Technician30228
    Practical Nursing372512

    So, what does this mean?

    If you enroll in one of the above-mentioned diploma programs, federal financial aid will not pay for the entire program. You will be responsible for the tuition and fees for the number of credits listed in the “Number of Credits Not Paid” column.

    Please refer to the SCC catalog for current program requirements.

    Retention Rate

    Southeast Community College’s retention rates are available on the Student Right to Know page.

    Completion, Graduation and Transfer Out Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)

    The Student Right to Know graduation rates provides completion, graduation and transfer rate information regarding full-time students by gender, ethnic group, and Federal Pell Grant eligibility status.

    Career Services

    Career services and employment rates can be found on the Career Services page and on the Student Right to Know page.

    Campus Safety and Security

    The Safety and Security Team provides information regarding safety and security at SCC. Information provided on the website includes the following:

    Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

    Per College policy, Southeast Community College is a drug free school.  Information about Campus Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Education is available on the Drug, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policy page.

    Additional information regarding sanctions, health risks, and assistance programs can be found in the Student Conduct pages.

    SCC is required to conduct a biennial review of its Drug and Alcohol prevention program. Review the results of the most recent biennial review (PDF).

    Vaccinations Policy

    While Southeast Community College does not currently have a vaccination policy, some Academic Programs require current vaccinations. For a listing of recommended immunizations for adults, please see this schedule from the Center for Disease Control.

    Equity in Athletics Report

    Participation rates, financial support and other information about athletic programs is available in the Equity in Athletics Report (PDF).

    Completion, Graduation & Transfer out Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right-to-Know Act)

    Completion, graduation and transfer-out rates for basketball, baseball, and other sports are available on the Student Right to Know page.

    Athlete Outcomes (PDF)

    Schools who contract with a third party to perform some of its Financial Aid functions are required to disclose the contracts and certain information about fees and accountholders on its public website. Here you will find SCC’s contract with Union Bank and Trust (PDF) (proprietary information is redacted) and the associated data (below).

    Tier One Arrangement Fee Data and Accountholder Information

    Award (Academic) Year ending June 30, 2022
    Total consideration paid or received by the parties under the contract during the most recently completed award year
    $27,520.09 – Service charges paid for processing student refunds
    During the most recently completed award year, did 30 or more students open financial accounts under this contract?
    No
    - If 30 or more students opened accounts during the most recently completed award year, the number of students who had financial accounts under the contract
    Not Applicable
    - If 30 or more students opened accounts during the most recently completed award year, the mean and median costs incurred by the student accountholders
    Not Applicable