Southern California University of Health Sciences - Consumer Information Guide

Institutional Consumer Policies
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the
privacy of student education records. No one outside the institution shall have access to students'
education records nor will the institution disclose any information from those records without the
written consent of student. There are exceptions, such as allowing certain personnel within the
institution with legitimate educational interest to view the records, or releasing in an emergency
in order to protect the health or safety of students or other persons. More information about
FERPA can be found at this web address:
https://my.scuhs.edu/ICS/icsfs/ferpa_annual_rights_notice_2012.pdf?target=b16bb15d-
5934-4eb3-8118-c94ea598f5ac
Net Price Calculator
Net Price is defined as an estimate of the actual cost that a student and his family need to pay in a
given year to cover education expenses for the student to attend a particular school. Net price is
determined by taking the institution's cost of attendance and subtracting any grants and
scholarships for which the student may be eligible. In accordance with federal law, access to the
net price calculators for the certificate programs is available at the following web addresses:
Ayurveda Wellness Certificate http://www.scuhs.edu/academics/sps/ayurveda/
Ayurveda Practitioner Certificate http://www.scuhs.edu/academics/sps/ayurveda
Massage Therapy Certificate http://www.scuhs.edu/academics/sps/massage-therapy/
It is important to note that the estimate provided using this calculator does not represent a final
determination, or actual award, of financial assistance, or a final net price; it is an estimate based
on price of attendance and financial aid provided to students in a previous year. The price of
attendance and financial aid availability change year to year. The estimates shall not be binding
on the Secretary of Education, the institution of higher education, or the State. Students must
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be eligible for, and
receive, an actual financial aid award that includes Federal grants, loans, or work-study
assistance.
We subscribe to the principle that the amount of financial aid granted to a student should be
based on demonstrated need, which is the difference between the student’s cost of attending the
University and the family’s ability to pay. FAFSA uses financial aid data to determine eligibility.
Upon receipt of the financial information from the US Department of Education, the Office of
Financial Aid estimates the student’s need by subtracting the amount of the family’s contribution
from the total cost of attendance, which includes estimated educational expenses of the student,
including indirect expenses such as books, personal expenses, and transportation. Information
about student financial aid can be obtained at http://www.scuhs.edu/financial-aid/sfah/.
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