Consumer Information - Christopher Newport University

Financial Aid

Consumer Information

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees, and the public. The following is a list of the required topics and links to the detailed information. Please contact the financial aid office at finaid@cnu.edu or (757) 594-7170 if you need assistance obtaining any of this information.

Academic Programs and Facilities


Office of the Registrar
Phone: (757) 594-7155
Email: register@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/academics/areasofstudy

Accreditation


Office of Assessment and Accreditation
Phone: (757) 594-8420
Email: assess@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/oaa/accreditation

Application Forms


Office of Admission
Phone: (757) 594-7015
Email: admit@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission

Applying for Financial Aid


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/apply

Complaint Resolution


For information on registering feedback and complaints, please visit cnu.edu/public/studentfeedback.

Students whose complaints remain unresolved through the internal process overseen by the University may contact Christopher Newport University’s accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or by phone at (404) 679-4500 in accordance with SACSCOC complaint procedures.

Students may also file a complaint with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The SCHEV process can be found at schev.edu/students/resources/student-complaints

Student Complaint Policy

Confidentiality of Student Records and Health Records


Office of the Registrar
Phone: (757) 594-7155
Email: register@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/registrar/ferpa

University Health and Wellness Services
Phone: (757) 594-7661
Email: uhws@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/life/health/privacy

Constitution Day


Constitution Day is September 17 each year and commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. The University library offers many books and electronic resources regarding the United States Constitution. Our librarians and staff are happy to assist you in finding great resources. Contact them for more information and assistance.

September 22, 2022 - Various events took place on campus and all students, faculty and staff were welcome to attend.

The Center for American Studies provides an experience that students can attend events surrounding the Constitution. Please visit their website for more updated information each year.

Copyright Policies


Information Technology Services
Phone: (757) 594-7079
Email: helpspot@cnu.edu or ITService@cnu.edu
cnu.libguides.com

Acceptable Use of Computing Resources Policy

Cost of Attendance


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/cost

Credits Earned through Study Abroad


Study Abroad Office
Phone: (757) 594-8083
Email: studyabroad@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/academics/studyabroad

Disability Support Services


Office of Student Affairs
Phone: (757) 594-7160
Email: dosa@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/life/accessibility-support

Disbursement of Financial Aid


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/conditions

Drug and Alcohol Programs


Counseling Services
Phone: (757) 594-7047
Email: ocs@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/life/health/services

Eligibility for Financial Aid


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/conditions and cnu.edu/financialaid/conditions/sappolicy

Employment: Information on Federal Work Study


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/types/workstudy

Employment Placement


Center for Career Planning
Phone: (757) 594-8887
Email: ccp@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/careerplanning/careeroutcomes

Enrollment Statistics (student body diversity)


Office of Institutional Research
Phone: (757) 594-7609
Email: ir@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/instituionalresearch/statistics

Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Reports (EADA)


Christopher Newport University annually prepares the EADA Survey that reports on athletic participation, staffing, and revenue and expenses, categorized by men’s and women’s teams. For a copy of the report sent to The Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA) please visit ope.ed.gov/athletics

Faculty


Office of the Provost
Phone: (757) 594-7050
cnu.edu/acadmeics/provost

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)


Office of the Registrar
Phone: (757) 594-7155
Email: register@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/registrar/ferpa

Federal CARES Acts Student Emergency Funds


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/coronavirus/caresact

Financial Aid Programs


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/types

Financial Aid Verification Process


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/process/undergraduate

Graduate Program


Office of Graduate Admission
Phone: (757) 594-8585
Email: gradadmit@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission/graduate

Graduation Rates


Office of Institutional Research
Phone: (757) 594-7609
Email: ir@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/institutionalresearch/statistics

Ineligibility for Financial Aid due to Drug Conviction


Visit studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements/criminal-convictions.

Loans


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/types/loans

For information on Financial Aid Entrance and Exit Counseling, please visit studentaid.gov.

National Student Load Data System (NSLDS)


Visit benefits.gov/benefits/4625.

Net Price Calculator


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/calculator/npcalc

Policies Governing the Handling of Student Records


General Information
Office of Admission
Phone: (757) 594-7015
Email: admit@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission

Student Records
Office of the Registrar
Phone: (757) 594-7155
Email: register@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/registrar

Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission

Annual Security Report
University Police
Phone: (757) 594-7777
Email: cnupd@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/police/securityreport

Department of Athletics
Phone: (757) 594-7025
cnusports.com

Refund Policies — Tuition


Office of Student Accounts
Phone: (757) 594-7195
Email: studentaccts@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/tuition/refund

Relationships and Sexual Violence


Information on reporting: cnu.edu/titleixeo
Information on support: cnu.edu/life/counseling

Retention / Degree / Graduation Reports


Office of Institutional Research
Phone: (757) 594-7609
Email: ir@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/institutionalresearch/statistics

Return of Federal Financial Aid


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/conditions/refunds

Rights and Responsibilities


For information regarding your Student Academic Responsibilities, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog under the “Student Academic Responsibilities” section.

For information regarding your Student Rights, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog under the “Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)” section.

Undergraduate Catalog

Satisfactory Progress Standard


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/conditions/sappolicy

Security Polices, Crime and Fire Statistics


University Police
Phone: (757) 594-7777
Email: cnupd@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/police/

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Student Activities


cnu.edu/life/clubs

Study Aboard Programs and Federal Financial Aid


Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/studyabroad

Study Abroad Office
Phone: (757) 594-8083
Email: studyabroad@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/academics/studyabroad

Teacher Preparation Program


For a copy of the Christopher Newport University Title II Report, contact the Office of Teacher Preparation
Phone: (757) 594-8096
cnu.edu/academics/departments/teacherprep
Programming report: title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx

Textbook Information


University Bookstore
Phone: (757) 5599-5170
bkstr.com/captainslockerstore

Transfer and Dual Credit


Transfer Admission and Enrollment
Phone: (757) 594-7296
Email: transfer@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit

University Non-discrimination and Title IX Policy Statement


Christopher Newport University is committed to providing an environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community and that is free from harassment and discrimination in admissions, employment, and education programs or activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

Any person may report a concern (Title IX or equal opportunity) under the policy at any time, including non-business hours, by contacting:

Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity
Phone: (757) 594-8819
Email: titleixeo@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/titleixeo and cnu.edu/hr/eeo

Vaccination Requirements


Office of the Registrar
Phone: (757) 594-7015
Email: register@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit

Voter Registration


You can register to vote in the state of Virginia online at the following website. You can also download a paper voter registration form. The website also provides information on registration deadlines and the option of same day voter registration, allowing you to submit a provisional ballot.

www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/

Withdrawal from the University


Students with the intent to withdraw from Christopher Newport begin the process by submitting a University Withdrawal form to the Office of the Registrar. More information about the process can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

For information on how withdrawal and other enrollment changes could affect your financial aid, visit our Return of Title IV Funds Policy page.

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