The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, and other statutes, expect and require postsecondary information to certain prospective students, community members, employees, and other stakeholders. The following is a list of the required topics and links to the detailed information. If you are unable to access the information below, contact the Student Financial Planning Office to request a paper copy of the information.
Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
- Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
- Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institution or Financial Aid Information
General Institutional Information
- Privacy of Student Records-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Facilities and Services for Student with Disabilities
- Student Diversity
- Cost Sheet for Undergrad 2024-2025
- Cost Sheet for Undergrad 2023-2024
- Net Price Calculator
- Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
- Textbook Information
- Educational Programs
- Faculty & Staff Directory
- Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
- Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
- Copyright Policy
- Technology Acceptable Use Policy
- Career and Job Placement Services
Student Financial Assistance
Student Loan Information
- Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
- Exit Counseling for student borrowers
- Code of Conduct for Educational Loans
- Private Educational Loans
Health and Policies
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
- (On-Campus Housing Facilities)
- Vaccination Policies
Student Outcomes
Voter Registration
- ...
Student Complaint Process
The Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Iowa College Aid (Iowa College Aid) makes the student complaint process available to all students attending schools located in Iowa, and all Iowa residents who attend any school in the United States. A student may file a formal complaint with Iowa College Aid using an online Student Complaint Form.
Money Management
The University of Dubuque is committed to providing students with information and resources to help make informed decisions about paying for college, managing their finances while enrolled, and successfully repaying their loans.
GradReady is a free resource that will assist students with learning about many different financial topics including:
- Paying for College
- Budgeting
- Saving
- Managing student loans
This money-saving, student loan informational site has great videos, tools, and resources to help you be real-world ready.
To get started on your path to financial success go to UD.GradReady.com.
For personal assistance with post-graduation planning throughout your college career and beyond, please feel free to contact the University of Dubuque Office of Student Financial Planning.
Student Loan Counseling
Students who borrow under the federal student loan program are required to complete counseling before receiving loan proceeds from their first loan and again upon graduating or otherwise leaving school.
You may select the appropriate counseling session by clicking on the graphic below. If you have recently applied for your first loan at the University of Dubuque, click on "Entrance." If you are about to graduate or otherwise leave school, click on "Exit." If you have any questions as you complete the counseling requirements, you may contact the financial aid office at 563.589.3170, or email FinAid@dbq.edu.
Use the links below to continue your counseling session.