MJI CONSUMER INFORMATION

 Non-Discrimination Educational Policy

 

ACCREDITATION:

Michigan Jewish Institute is a senior college accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Associate and Bachelor degrees and other academic certificates.

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools can be reached at:

750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241,  or,
Tel: (202) 336-6780, Fax: (202) 842-2593

Documents related to MJI’s accreditation and licensing may be reviewed by faculty, students, prospective students and other interested parties by clicking here. 

 

CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME STATISTICS: 

The Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education (OPE) requires that by October 1 of each year, any school that is Title IV eligible publish and distribute an annual campus security report to all current students and employees. This requirement was authorized by Congress with the 1998 amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to help potential college students and their parents research criminal offenses on college campuses. This congressional act is known as the federal Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act.  

The OPE and covered schools such as MJI are committed to providing students with a safe environment in which to learn and to keep parents, students, those with legitimate business on campus and other concerned parties well informed about campus security.  

MJI provides the required data to the OPE using OPE's proprietary Web-based data collection tool. The statistics represent alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies. Therefore, the data collected do not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime. (For more information regarding this requirement, please see the current MJI Academic Catalog and Student Handbook section on Security and Crime Statistics. Click here.)

Per OPE requirements, herewith is a summary table of recent crime statistics at MJI. (For more detailed information, please click on the link in the preceding paragraph):  

MJI Summary Security Statistics for 1999-2010*

Offense:	1999	2000	‘01	‘02	‘03	‘04	‘05	‘06	‘07	‘08	‘09	‘10*
Murder/manslaughter	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Robbery/theft	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Assaults	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex Crimes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Hate Crimes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1

*As of latest catalog publication date 

Gainful Employment Programs:

 

This institution does not have gainful employment programs at this time.

 

 GRADUATION, RETENTION AND TRANSFER RATES:

 

Federal School Code: 032843

Graduation Rate: 33%

Retention Rate: 46%

Transfer Rate: 33%

Graduation rate is the percentage of a school's first-time, first-year undergraduate students who complete their program within 150% of the published time for the program.

Retention rate is the percentage of a school's first-time, first-year undergraduate students who continue at that school the next year.

Transfer rate is the percentage of a school's first-time, first-year undergraduate students who transfer to another college within 150% of the published time for the program. 

 

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS PLAN (IEP):

MJI’s IEP is a structured report to the entire MJI community. It is intended to evaluate MJI’s effectiveness in fulfilling its mission and related goals. In addition, it functions as our official quality improvement and academic programs development plan. It guides MJI in planning for the future growth of our college, with the intention to more effectively meet the needs of all our various constituencies. Click here to download MJI’s current IEP (for academic year 2010-11).

 

RED FLAG RULE: 

MJI is required by the federal "Red Flag Rule" to have a policy in place to protect students' financial aid information from identity theft. Click here  to view MJI's Red Flag Rule policy in its entirety. If you believe that your financial aid information at MJI has been compromised immediately contact the MJI Financial Aid Office at 1-888-463-6654, ext. 102 or via email: fherman@mji.edu 

 

STUDENT LOAN CODE OF CONDUCT: 

Click here for MJI code of conduct regarding student loans.

 

VOTER REGISTRATION:

The right to vote is basic and a foundation of the American way of life. Students who have not yet registered to vote are urged to do so. The Office of Academic Administration can provide Michigan Voter Registration Applications to all Michigan Resident students who request them. If you have not registered to vote, pick up an application at MJI, today! Or, for direct internet access to the application form, log onto www.michigan.gov/documents/voterreg-app_16084_7.pdf

Students who are resident in other states of the USA should contact their own local or state governments to learn how to register to vote at their location. Or, click on the following link to get more information about your own state's voter registration requirements and its voter registration forms: www.canivote.org 

MJI students who are studying out of the USA as part of the MJI Study Abroad Program or otherwise can also register to vote, and even vote from their foreign locations! To do so, click on the following link and follow the instructions for your particular circumstances: www.overseasvotefoundation.org 

  

 PELL GRANT POLICY ON YEAR-ROUND-PELL

New Policies beginning 2009-10 and beyond

Students must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid "FAFSA" to apply for all federal financial aid programs. This includes the Federal Pell Grant Program.  The PellGrant Program is a need based grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Grants do not have to be repaid unless the student does not follow the federal guidelines governing attendance and completion of classes or has received the Pell Grant by providing false information.

Key concepts and defintions 

The first critical concept revolves around the definition of an academic year .  For purposes of federal financial aid programs at Michigan Jewish Institute, an academic year is a period of time (normally a minimum of 30 weeks within an award year (see below) during which a full-time student is expected to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours. Part-time enrollment will be prorated.

Award Year  refers to the specific enrollment period.  The "normal" award year at Michigan Jewish Institute runs from July 1st through June 30th  the typical award year   at Michigan Jewish Institute includes Fall, Winter and Spring Semesters.  Financial aid is usually based on the 30 week  academic year  with completion of two of the three semesters. 

Accelerate - At a semester college such a Michigan Jewish Institute, you must complete at least 24 semester credit hours in order to be considered for a second Pell Grant within that award year. (See more about acceleration below).

Annual Maximum Awards 

For the 2009-10 award year (July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, the maximum scheduled Pell Grant award is $5,350 for an undergraduate enrolled on a full-time basis.

•  The amount depends not only on financial need, but also on the cost to attend school, the enrollment status as a full-time or part-time student and whether the student attends th full academic year or less.

 For the 2010-2011 award year the maximum Pell Grant is $5,550 for students enrolled on a full-time, full-year basis.

• The maximum amount can change each award year and depends on program funding and the family yearly income circumstances reported on the yearly completed FAFSA.

New Policies 

Eligibility Limit and Disbursement 

• Students who receive their first Pell Grant on or after July 1, 2008 may receive Pell Grants for as many as 18 full time semesters (or the equivalent)
• Effective July 1, 2009 students enrolled in a certificate, associate or baccalaureate program may receive up to two Pell Grants in one award year.
• In addition to the above regulations, effective with the 2010-2011 academic year the student must be attempting to accelerate their program in order to receive the Second scheduled Pell Grant within one academic year. 
• The 2010 Spring session will be attached to the 2009-2010 academic year. Students interested in receiving federal financial aid for Spring must complete the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid ("FAFSA"). 

Pell Grant continued  

If eligible, a student will be able to receive all or a portion of a Second Scheduled Pell Grant within the award year.  

 For the First Scheduled Pell Grant Award, a student must:

• Be Pell Grant eligilble;
• Be enrolled at any enrollment status (full-time, 3/4time, 1/2time or less than 1/2time);
• The amounts received will count toward the aggregate lifetime limit of 18 full-time semesters.

To qualify to receive a Second Scheduled Award within the same award year, a student must: 

• Continue to be Pell Grant eligible (continue to make "satisfactory academic progress" as outlined in the College Catalog);
• Have received 100% of the first Scheduled Award;
• Be enrolled on at least a 1/2 time basis for the semester(s) they receive the Second Scheduled Award;  
• The student must have registered for and completed at least 24 or more credit hours IN THEIR DEGREE PROGRAM  during the Fall, Winter and Spring Semesters. Classes taken out of their degree will NOT COUNT towards the 24 or more credits.    
• At least one credit hour in the payment period in which you are receiving the Second Scheduled Award must be attributable toward the next academic year to show academic year acceleration.
• Important Example: 

             Fall semester-9hours completed/Winter semester-9 completed Total hrs. completed=18. In order to receive any portion of a Second Scheduled Award for Spring semester, the student must be taking at least 7 hours (6 to make up the required 24 credits) to complete the first academic year and at least 1 hour towards the accelerated next academic year.

• If at least one credit hour is not used towards the accelerated academic year, the student WILL NOT be eligible to receive the Second Schedule Award.  

Transfer Students 

1. Acadimic Year Completion Calculation 

• If a Student received 100% of the first Scheduled Award at their prior school, we will assume that the student complete an academic year (24 semester credit hours). (Some or all of these credits may transfer into MJI programs. Please see the MJI Academic Catalog and Student handbook for information on transferring credits to MJI.)  

• If a student receives less than 100% of their first Scheduled Award at their prior school, we will assume that the student completed the same ratio of the academic year as the percentage of Pell Grant used at the prior school.
• Prior School disbursed $3121 of a $5350 Scheduled Award
• $3121 x 24/ $5350 = 14 assumed credits earned at the prior school
• 14 assumed credits will be used to calculate academic year completion
• The student must take 11 more credit hours prior to receiving a porition of a Second Schedule Award.

Transfer Student Continued

2. Percentage of Remaining Pell eligibility for first Scheduled Award

• Based on the same scenario as above, the student received $3121 of a $5350 Scheduled Award at a prior school.
• $3121 is 58% of $5350.
• The student has 42% remaining funds from the First Scheduled Award before we can offer them a portion of the Second Schedule Award.

Based on the scenario above, the student transfers to MJI beginning with Spring semester, has not completed the required 24 semester credit hours, can only receive 33% of their remaining 42%  Pell Grant because there is only one semester (33%) remaining  in the Award Year.

Special Circumstances

The Aademic Year completion requirement can be waived if a financial aid administrator determines that the student was unable to complete the hours of the first academic year due to special circumstances beyond the student's control.

Special Circumstances Beyond a Student's Control may include, but are not limited to:

• Student withdrawing from classes due to documented illness.
• Student being unable to register for classes necessary to complete his or her program because the classes were not offered.

Special Circumstances Beyond a Student's Control do not include withdrawing to avoid a particular grade or failing to register for a necessary class to avoid a particular instructor.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION 

 Financial Aid Office

MJI strives to offer an educational opportunity to as many qualified students as possible.  Therefore, MJI participates in a number of financial aid programs to help students with their educational expenses.  Aid consists of grants, scholarships, loans and student employment.  MJI Financial aid is funded by federal and state governments, the college or private agencies.

You may arrange a private consultation interview at MJI to discuss personal financial assistance alternatives.

If you encounter any difficulties or have questions at any time during the application process or as a student receiving financial aid, please feel free to contact Fran Herman MJI Financial Aid Administrator.  Her office hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday through Thursday.  She can be reached by phone at 248-414-6900 extension 102. 

Aid consists of grants, loans, scholarships, and college employment and may be funded by the federal or state governments, the college, or private agencies. (Students admitted to the Cooperative Computing program should see their faculty advisors for detailed information on available CC aid programs described below.)

Financial aid will be applied to the student’s account when verification (if required) is complete and the drop/add period has ended. A check will be issued to the student for any excess amount unless otherwise requested by the student. Checks will be distributed after the funds are received by MJI.

Instructions for Applying for Federal financial Aid On-Line

Instruction for return Students applying for Federal Financial Aid On-Line

 Financial Aid Links

The following are links to websites/documents you will need to apply for financial aid or find additional sources of funding:

The US Department of Education - The PIN Web Site

The US Department of Education - The FAFSA Web Site

The US Department of Education - Student Aid on the Web

FastWeb - Scholarships and Financial Aid for College Students

Scholarship Monkey - a free service for students and parents wishing to obtain scholarship information for academic pursuits.

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FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT 

 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under applicable programs of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. However, these rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 (emancipation) or attends a school beyond the high school level. 

 Generally, schools must have written permission from an emancipated student or the parent of a minor student in order to release any information from a student's education record. MJI has information release authorization forms available for those who wish to permit the release of otherwise protected student information. Please be aware when contacting us on behalf of a MJI student that MJI personnel are unable to discuss confidential academic information about any student unless we have written permission from that student to discuss such matters specifically with you.  

Principles Regarding Disclosure to Parents from FERPA Guidelines

When a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution at any age, all rights afforded to parents under FERPA transfer to the student. However, FERPA also provides ways in which schools may share information with parents without the student’s consent. For example:

Schools may disclose education records to parents if the student is a dependent for income tax purposes.

Schools may disclose education records to parents if a health or safety emergency involves their son or daughter.

Schools may inform parents if the student who is under age 21 has violated any law or its policy concerning the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance.

Finally, at its discretion MJI may provide “directory information” in accordance with FERPA. Directory information is defined as that information which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Designated directory information at MJI includes but may not be limited to: student’s name, address, telephone listing, email address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate, full time or part time), participation in officially recognized activities (such as study abroad), degrees, honors and awards received and the most recent educational institution attended. Students may block the public disclosure of any directory information by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing of the specific information to be blocked.

 NB: Requests to block directory information by students have significant consequences. A non-disclosure block will require that MJI not release the blocked information to any third-party requesting the information until the student revokes the block in writing. MJI assumes no liability as a result of honoring a student’s written directory information block. For example, MJI will refuse to provide information about a student to a potential employer if the student has blocked release of the requested information.

 For additional information on FERPA or to obtain release forms, please contact the MJI

Office of Academic Administration. Additional information and guidance also may be found at the U.S. Department of Education, Family Policy Compliance Office’s Web site at:      www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/index.html.