{"id":4540,"date":"2024-02-22T15:26:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T20:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/?page_id=4540"},"modified":"2025-08-15T14:38:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T18:38:32","slug":"consumer-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/consumer-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumer Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consumer-information\">Consumer Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In accordance with the federal regulations set forth by The Higher Education Act of 1965 (amended in 1998), the following is a summary of the consumer information subject areas and references to additional details and reports. If you need assistance or paper copies, please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships by writing to us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina<br>Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships<br>171 Moultrie Street<br>Charleston, SC 29409 <br>843-965-5187<br>financial_aid@citadel.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>GENERAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/general-financial-aid-information\/?catid=167&amp;id=2549%3Aapplication-and-award-timetable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application and Award Timetable<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/entrance-counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Borrower Rights and Responsibilities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/contact-financial-aid-scholarships\/\">Citadel Financial Aid Personnel&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/Educational-Loan-Code-of-Conduct-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of Conduct for Educational Loans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/collegenavigator\/?s=SC&amp;pg=2&amp;id=217864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Navigator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/institutional-research\/common-data-sets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Data Set&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/saving-for-college\/college-savings-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Saving Calculator&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/loan-consolidation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consolidating Loans&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debt Management Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/financial-literacy-for-college-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Literacy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youcandealwithit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You Can Deal With it&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/entrance-counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Entrance Counseling&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/exit-counseling\/?counselingType=exit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exit Counseling&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal Perkins Loan Repayment&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/perkins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Borrowers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal Student Aid Tools and Resources&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/loan-simulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loan Repayment Calculator&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/manage-loans\/lower-payments\/get-temporary-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loan Postponing Repayment Options&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/pslf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Service Loan Forgiveness&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/help-center\/answers\/topic\/glossary\/articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Aid Glossary&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fsapartners.ed.gov\/help-center\/fsa-customer-service-center\/service-centers-for-students\/office-of-the-ombudsman-fsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FSA Student Loan Ombudsman<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/net-price-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Net Price Calculator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/choice.fastproducts.org\/FastChoice\/home\/342300\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preferred Lenders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cisp\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study Abroad&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>AID PROGRAMS<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/subsidized-unsubsidized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Direct Loans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/plus\/grad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/plus\/parent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/grants\/pell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Grants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.che.sc.gov\/students-families-and-military\/scholarships-and-grants-sc-residents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Grant Assistance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/programs\/fws\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Work Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student\/Temporary Employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/work-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institutional Work Study<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/graduate-assistantships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Assistantships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/veterans\/va-educational-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/about-the-citadel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About the Citadel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic Programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academic-resources\/cadet-majors-minors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cadet Majors and Minors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/graduatecollege\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Program<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/graduatecollege\/graduate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/college-transfer-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Transfer Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/assessment\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accreditation Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/counseling-center\/alcohol-tobacco-substance-abuse-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alcohol\/Drug Policies\/Prevention<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/auxiliary-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auxiliary Services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/visit-the-citadel\/campus-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.citadel.edu\/root\/images\/public_safety\/asfsr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Safety Report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/provost-notes\/2023\/09\/celebrating-constitution-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Constitution Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ssc\/disability-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disability Services and Facilities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/publicsafety\/public-safety-contact-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emergency Numbers (H.E.L.P.)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/generalcounsel\/ferpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FERPA\u2014Privacy Student Education Record&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/Fall-2018-Graduation-Rates-for-Publication-on-FA-Website_Consumer-Information.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduation Rates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/counseling-advising\/ombudsperson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ombudsperson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/publicsafety\/onecard\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Card Refund Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/registrar\/transfer-credit-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer Credits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/sbs\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/infirmary\/immunization-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vaccinations Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestoncounty.org\/departments\/BEVR\/voting.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Voter Registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/sbs\/refunds\/early-withdrawal-discharge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Withdrawal\/Dropping credits\/aid adjustment&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20221028_MorningFormation_050612-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets walking to class\" class=\"wp-image-4562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20221028_MorningFormation_050612-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20221028_MorningFormation_050612-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20221028_MorningFormation_050612-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20221028_MorningFormation_050612.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"4563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230901_Awards-Parade_0663-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets in Formation\" class=\"wp-image-4563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230901_Awards-Parade_0663-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230901_Awards-Parade_0663-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230901_Awards-Parade_0663-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230901_Awards-Parade_0663-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Graduate Students Talking\" class=\"wp-image-4565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Playing Sports\" class=\"wp-image-4566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prospective Cadets Tour Campus\" class=\"wp-image-4567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" data-id=\"4568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad5-1024x524.jpg\" alt=\"A Bulldog at The Citadel\" class=\"wp-image-4568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad5-1024x524.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad5-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad5-768x393.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad5.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"4569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad4-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets with a bulldog in a jeep in front of the Barracks.\" class=\"wp-image-4569\" 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