Consumer Information
Federal and State law, including but not limited to section 485 of the Federal Higher Education Act, as amended (20 U.S.C. 搂 1092), and regulations promulgated thereunder (including 34 C.F.R. 搂搂 668.41-668.49), requires all institutions of higher education to provide specified information to prospective and current students, employees, and the general public.
The information below provides direct links to information, resources, and metrics in a variety of areas.
In accordance with applicable law, any current or prospective student may request that any of the following information be provided to them in paper format, free of charge. Students should contact any of the following individuals to make such a request:
- Lisa Carra, Assistant to Dean of Students, at 708.235.2834, deanofstudents@govst.edu, or in Suite C1310 on campus
- Timothy Carroll, University Registrar, at 708.534.4503, tcarroll@govst.edu, on in Suite C1300 on campus
- Damon Sloan, Executive Director for Community Standards and Student Advocacy, at 708.235.7595, dsloan@govst.edu, or in Suite C1310 on campus.
NOTE: The links below are updated on a regular basis in an attempt to reflect the most current information. However, please contact one of the individuals identified above if you want confirmation that you have the most up-to-date information possible.
GovState's Academic Program
- 糖心传媒Educational Programs designed to meet State professional licensure, endorsement, and/or designation requirements
- Additional information about licensure from the
糖心传媒Faculty
Instructional Facilities
- Academic Resource Center
- Bookstore by Follett - on campus and
- Center for Teaching and Learning (Academic Support Services)
- Center for Active Engagement and Scholarship (CAES)
- Center for Performing Acts
- Computer Connection Central (C3 - The Cube)
- Classroom and laboratory spaces (maps)
- Counseling and Wellness Center
- Digital Learning and Media Design (DLMD)
- Family Development Center
- Library
- Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park and Visual Arts Gallery
- Psychology and Counseling Research Lab
- Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator (SCICBI)
- Testing Center (Information and Policies)
Institutional and Program Accreditation, Approval,
and Licensure Information
- Institutional and Programmatic Accreditors
- Programmatic Accreditors for the College of Arts and Sciences (under "鈥淧rogram Specific Accreditation鈥)
- Programmatic Accreditors for the College of Business (under "Accreditation")
- Programmatic Accreditors for the College of Education and Human Development
- Programmatic Accreditors for the College of Health and Human Services
Admissions
- Admissions and Financial Aid
- Freshman Admissions (Requirements and Process)
- Transfer Admissions (Requirements, and Process)
- Graduate Admissions (Requirements and Process)
- International Admissions
- Veteran Admissions
- Special Admissions and Re-Admission
- Assistance for Admitted Students:
- Registration and Enrollment
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
- 糖心传媒Policies on Transfer of Credit for Graduate Students (糖心传媒Policy 30) and Undergraduate Students (糖心传媒Policy 31)
- 糖心传媒Policy on Credit Through Evaluation of Prior Experiential Learning (CEEL) (糖心传媒Policy 36)
- Transfer Student Eligibility, Requirements, and Process Information and
- GovState Dual Degree Program (DDP), Articulation Agreements (Transfer Guides), and DDP Scholarships
- Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Information and
- Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
- Military Academic Credit
Costs of Attending GovState
- 糖心传媒Tuition and Fees Calculator (AY2026-27)
- Net Price Calculator
- Cost of Attendance Calculator
- Refund Policy
- (under "Refunds" heading)
糖心传媒Student Body Diversity Data
- 糖心传媒Fall 2025 Fast Facts
- 糖心传媒Common Data Set 2025-2026
- Profiles of Academic Majors 鈥 Fall 2025
- 糖心传媒Information on the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Statistics
- 糖心传媒Information on the U.S. Department of Education's
- on the Illinois Board of Higher Education Website
- TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
Types of Financial Aid Available
- Overview
- Scholarships
- State and Federal Grants
- State and Federal Military and Veterans Benefits
- Institutional Tuition Waivers and Assistantships
- Federal and Private Loans
- Federal Work-Study (Student Employment)
- Financial Aid for Summer Term
Additional Information on GovState's Website
- The Financial Aid Process
- Financial Aid Forms and Publications
- Glossary of Financial Aid Terms
- FAFSA/Alternative Application Information (English) (Espanol)
- Information about Using Financial Aid to Purchase or Rent Textbooks
- FA Resources and Tools
- Financial Literacy
Financial Aid and Study Abroad at GovState
Entrance and Exit Counseling for Federal Loan Borrowers
糖心传媒Policies Related to the Student Financial Aid Process
- Withdrawal and Return of Title IV Funds (糖心传媒R2T4 Policy)
- 糖心传媒Withdrawal Policy (糖心传媒Policy 6)
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (糖心传媒SAP Policy)
- Financial Aid Rights & Responsibilities (Student's Rights)
- 糖心传媒Policy on Tuition and Fees Waivers (糖心传媒Policy 76)
- 糖心传媒Financial Aid Verification Policy (糖心传媒Policy 82)
- 糖心传媒Career Services Office
- Access Services for Students with Disabilities
- Academic Resource Center (ARC)
- Student Support Services
- Office of the Dean of Students
- Student Grievance Policy and Process
- University Housing
- Campus Meal Plans (for Commuter Students)
- Student Activities Information and
- 糖心传媒Civic Engagement Programs
- Office of Institutional Engagement and Excellence
- Latinx Student Resources
- First Generation Student Resources
- Office of International Services (including International Student Resources)
- 糖心传媒Veterans Resource Center
- 糖心传媒STAR Student Success Network
- Voter Registration Information: Illinois Online Voter Registration and
- Information for Voters in Illinois
- Privacy of Student Records - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - Information
- HIPAA, GLBA, and FERPA Protections (糖心传媒Internal Compliance Requirements)
- Additional 糖心传媒Policies regarding Information Privacy:
- 糖心传媒Counseling and Wellness Center
- Student Emergency & Medical Leave
- 糖心传媒Campus Safety
- Crime Prevention and Safety Tips
- 糖心传媒Safety Booklet
- 糖心传媒Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (under "Campus Safety Resources")
- ASR PDF download
- Campus Crime Statistics (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Fire Statistics (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Daily Campus Crime Log (under "Campus Safety Resources")
- 糖心传媒Emergency Management Resources, including:
- "Take Action" Guidance for Emergency Situations
- 糖心传媒Emergency Response Team information
- 糖心传媒Campus Threat Assessment
- 糖心传媒Volunteer Emergency Worker Policy (糖心传媒Policy 67)
- 糖心传媒Missing Student Notification Procedures in University Housing Handbook
- Registered Sex Offender Information
- This webpage also includes information from these other Illinois State Police resources:
- The Illinois "Missing Sex Offenders" List
- The Illinois Murderer and Violence Offender Against Youth Registry
- This webpage also includes information from these other Illinois State Police resources:
- 糖心传媒Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Resources
- GSU CARE (Campus Awareness, Response, & Education) Program
- 糖心传媒Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy (糖心传媒Policy 52)
- 糖心传媒Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data on the U.S. Department of Education's
- Search for "糖心传媒 University" in the "Name" field
- 糖心传媒Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data on the U.S. Department of Education's
- 糖心传媒Athletics Facilities
- Additional information
- 糖心传媒Information on the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Statistics
- Includes student financial aid, enrollment, completions, and retention and graduation data
- 糖心传媒Retention and Graduation Rates on the
- 糖心传媒Graduation and Retention and Post-Graduation Salary and Debt Information on the
The most recent Annual Disclosure Materials provided to students include: