The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that universities make available to current and prospective students important information concerning each institution’s academic programs, retention rates, graduation rates, crime reports, financial aid procedures and more in efforts to fairness and transparency for all higher-education consumers.

The United States Sports University has compiled various resources for prospective students, current students, employees, parents, and the community in accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act and other federal/state regulatory agencies.

The information has been divided into categories for easier navigation with links to specific websites or downloadable reports. For additional information, please contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at (251) 626-3303.

General Institutional Information and Policies

1. National Center for Education Statistics:
   • Consumer Information on College Navigator – United States Sports University
   • IPEDS Data Feedback Report – 2025
2. Privacy of Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
   • Student Privacy – United States Sports University(ussu.edu)
3. Student Diversity
   • Student Body Diversity – United States Sports University(ussu.edu)
4. Financial Health of Institution:
   • Financial Responsibility Composite Scores by Federal Student Aid, U.S. Dept. of Education
5. Alabama Voter Registration
   • Register to Vote / Update Your Information | Alabama Secretary of State

Academic Information and Policies

1. Educational Programs
   • Undergraduate Degrees (ussu.edu)
   • Graduate – Master’s Degrees (ussu.edu)
   • Graduate – Doctoral Degrees (ussu.edu)
   • The Center for Professional Studies and Continuing Education (ussu.edu)
2. Accreditation and Affiliation of Institution and Programs
   • Accreditation (ussu.edu)
3. Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
   • Services for Students with Disabilities (ussu.edu)
4. Credit Hour Policies, Transfer of Credit Policy, and Articulation Agreements
   • Transfer Students (ussu.edu)
   • Credit Hour and Credit Transfer Policies (ussu.edu)
   • Articulation Agreements (ussu.edu)
5. Textbook Information
   • Textbook Lists – LibGuides at United States Sports University
6. Computer Use and File Sharing, Copyright Infringement
   • Computer and Network Services: User Responsibilities
   • User Responsibilities and Ethics
   • File Sharing Compliance Policy
7. Retention and Graduation Rates
   • College Navigator – United States Sports University
   • Student Outcomes (ussu.edu)
8. Student Complaint Resolution NC-SARA
   • Student Complaints (ussu.edu)

Student Financial Aid Information and Policies

1. Financial Aid and Student Loan Information
   • Financial Aid (ussu.edu)
   • Default Rate Sports University (ussu.edu)
2. Cost of Attendance
   • Cost of Attendance (ussu.edu)
3. Net Price Calculator
   • Net Price Calculator (ussu.edu)
4. Refund Policy / Return of Federal Financial Aid
   • Refund Policies (ussu.edu)
   • Return of Title IV Financial Aid (ussu.edu)
   • Withdrawal Policies (ussu.edu)

Health and Safety Information and Policies

1. Campus Safety Policies and Reporting
   • Campus Safety
   • Campus Health and Safety Resources
2. Crime Statistics
   • Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Act
3. Campus Safety Procedures
   • Campus Emergency Procedures and Policies
4. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
   • Student Health and Safety
5. Alumni and Employment Placement Information
   • Employment Placement
   • Advanced Study Outcomes