Consumer Information

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.

• Instructions for Filing a Complaint with the Higher Learning Commission
• Instructions for Filing a Complaint with Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

Specialized Program Accreditors

Professional Industry Organizations

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

• Please visit the Tuition and Fees page for information about costs.
• Find housing fees (Beatrice and Milford campuses and Lincoln Campus in January 2024).
• Additional costs (lab fees, tools, etc.) can be found on the respective Program of Study pages.
• See parking costs here.
• Students can find information about the cost of books and supplies at the online Campus Store or visit the bookstore on each campus. Find a textbook.

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 (PDF) 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 Opportunities page. View the transfer student articulation agreements.

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

Students will receive an email reminder in advance of elections for federal office and elections of governors or other chief executives in Nebraska. Voter registration information is also available at the Nebraska Voter Registration portal.

Copyright Infringement and Responsible Computing

Information regarding acceptable computer use may be found in SCC's policy/procedures regarding user responsibility.  

Student Body Diversity

Information about student body diversity and other SCC statistics are availble in the SCC Fact Book and 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 on their Self-Service by navigating to the Financial Aid menu after the student completes 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.

For programs that lead to licensure or certification, the Department of Education allows the programs to be offered only where the school’s program meets the requirements of the student’s State of residence.  Please refer to your program at Academics/All Programs under “State Licensure of Certification Requirements” to see if any restrictions affect your program.

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

 

Diploma Programs with Reduced Financial Aid Eligibility

According to federal regulations [34 CFR 668.8(k) and (l), and guidance from the Department of Education, if a non-degree program (diploma, certificate) does not fully transfer to an associate degree, that program is subject to a specific calculation that will establish how many credits within the program are eligible for federal financial aid. The amount of aid available to the student is determined based on those eligible credits, and the student’s enrollment status (full-time, ¾ time, half-time, less-than-half-time).

So, what does this mean?
If a student enrolls in one of the programs subject to the calculation, federal financial aid may be limited. You will be responsible for the tuition and fees for the number of credits not covered by financial aid.

 

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.

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:

• Annual Safety, Security and Crime/Fire Statistics Report (PDF)
  This report includes certain crime statistics along with fire statistics occurring in on-campus residence facilities. Policies and procedures related to campus safety and security are also found in this document.
• Daily Crime/Fire Log
  This daily crime/fire log contains data for the most recent 60-day period.  Data older than 60 days is available by submitting a written request noting the date range and location of the incident to the Assistant Campus Director or Dean of Students at the relevant campus.

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. This page also provides information on drug and alcohol use testing, legal and college sanctions for violations of policy and corrective actions.

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. Visit the Centers for Disease Control for a listing of recommended immunizations for college students.

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 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, 2024

Total consideration paid or received by the parties under the contract during the most recently completed award year

$0.00 – 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