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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level, regardless of the student's age.

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• Vaccination Policy - Aims Community College does not require vaccinations for general admission to the college. However, vaccinations may be required for admission to a specific class or program. Students are responsible for determining if their chosen class or program requires specific vaccinations for admission by contacting the appropriate department.
• Statement on Mental Wellness and Success - Success in college could be influenced by your personal health and well-being. Recognize that stress is an expected part of the college experience, and can often be compounded by unexpected setbacks or life changes outside the classroom. Aims Community College encourages you to remember that challenges are a common experience on the pathway to success. Reflect on your role in taking care of yourself throughout your college journey, before the demands of exams and projects reach their peak. Please feel free to reach out for help and support. In addition to your academic advisor, we strongly encourage you to contact the many other support services available to assist you. Here are just a couple of resources that may be helpful:
  • Tutoring Services
  • Counseling Center
  • Disability Access Services
  • CARE Team
• Please note that Counseling and CARE teams are unable to provide walk-in or crisis services. If you are experiencing an immediate mental health concern the following resources are available:
  • Call or text 988 or visit 988 LIFELINE
  • Colorado Crisis Services @ 1-844-493-8255 or Text “Talk” to 38255

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• 5-601A: Student Code of Conduct

For students considering enrolling in a program that leads to professional licensure, Aims Community College strongly recommends you contact the appropriate department or program to determine the educational requirements and whether or not the education provided at Aims Community College will allow you to sit for the applicable licensing exam. 

In compliance with Title IX: 34 C.F. R., Section 106.8 (b), Section 504:34 C.F.R., Section
104.7(a), Title II: 28 C.F.R., Section 35.107(a) and Guidelines IV-O:

Aims Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations with respect to employment, programs, and activities including Career and Technical Education (CTE). A lack of English skills will also not be a barrier to admission and participation.

Details about programs, degrees, and certificates offered by Aims Community College, as well as admission requirements, are listed at this link.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding Aims Community College’s non-discrimination policies:

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Aims is proud to offer educational programs online.

As a regionally accredited public college that participates in federal financial aid programs, Aims works to ensure that it provides students with accurate and complete regulatory information. This includes documenting compliance with the state laws in any state where educational programming is offered as required by the U.S. Department of Education's Program Integrity Rules. Not all states require state-specific authorizations and the activities that require authorization vary from state to state. 

Please direct any questions related to state authorizations to stateauth@aims.edu.

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements

Aims is a participating member in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). SARA is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establish comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. SARA is overseen by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and administered by four regional education compacts. For the State of Colorado, this is the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)....Read More  

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• Rights and Responsibilities of Receiving Financial Assistance
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

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• Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans
• Preferred Lender Lists and Arrangements

View retention, graduation, licensure Exam Pass Rates, and other Student Success Information. 

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• Biennial Drug Prevention Report