Student Consumer Information

Financial Aid Award Supplement
Your financial aid award may consist of one type of aid or any combination of scholarship, grant, loan or work eligibility. The Financial Aid Award Supplement contains information about each resource used in your financial aid award. Please save this document or print it for future reference.

Campus Security
Otterbein's campus annual security report may be requested from the Office of Student Affairs or can be viewed by clicking here.

This report, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Otterbein and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
Information regarding the College's commitment to provide equitable opportunities available for men and women students may be requested from the Department of Athletics. Otterbein is a member of Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) and, as such, follows their policies and principles. A student-athlete may receive financial aid through Otterbein's established and continuing program to aid students. The College does not consider athletic ability as a criterion in the formulation of the financial aid package.

Student Right-to-Know
In accordance with the Student Right-To-Know Act, section 668.44; of the Title IV Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended, the Otterbein College annually publishes graduation, persistence and transfer rates. Copies of the current statistics are available through the Office of Academic Affairs.

The Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA grants students certain rights in connection with educational records maintained at Otterbein College. Specific information is provided in the College's Student Life Handbook. Additional information or questions can be directed to the Office of Student Affairs.

Nondiscrimination Policy
Otterbein College is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunity regardless of sex, marital or parental status, race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity receiving federal assistance by the way of grant, contract or loan. Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is similar in its prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sex, religion, color or national origin. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. Additional information can be requested from the Director of Human Resources.

Services and Facilities for the Disabled
Otterbein College adheres to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to provide requested services for disabled students as specified by the requirements contained in the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) policy guidelines. The College encourages disabled students or parents to contact the Financial Aid Office if special arrangements are needed in regard to financial aid advising. The Academic Support Center facilitates special academic accommodations for students with disabilities.

Study Abroad
Federal and limited institutional funds are available for approved study abroad programs. Contact the Office of International Student Affairs or the Financial Aid Office for information.

Conflicting Information
The Financial Aid Office has authority to resolve any conflicting information in the student's financial aid file or other related educational records prior to determining or disbursing financial aid funds. In most cases, additional documents will be requested from the student or family. Failure to resolve the conflicting information with documentation acceptable to the Financial Aid Office will eliminate financial aid eligibility.

Voter Registration
Voter registration forms are available in the Financial Aid Office.

Selective Service Registration
Male students who are 18 years old must be registered with Selective Service to receive federal aid. Registration forms are available at any post office or you may register on-line at www.sss.gov/regist.htm.

Other Web Sites
Additional on-line information about financial assistance is available through the following addresses: