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Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Consortium
Military Student Bill of
Rights
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The Military Student Bill of Rights below spell
out ten specific rights that military students should have as they
explore, enroll, and work toward degrees or certificates at SOC
Consortium colleges and universities. These “Rights” focus
directly on fair and honest recruiting, marketing, and student
services practices. The Military Student Bill of Rights was approved
by the SOC Advisory Board on October 16, 2007.
Printed copies of the Military Student Bill of Rights poster are
available by submitting a request to Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges by mail, phone, fax, or e-mail. |
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Military Student Bill of Rights
All military student populations have
basic rights to satisfactory college marketing, admissions,
and student services practices including the right to:
- Accurate information about a school’s programs, requirements,
accreditation, and its potential impact on course transferability.
- Access basic college/university information and fees without
disclosure of student personal information.
- Educational planning and career
guidance without high-pressure registration and enrollment
efforts from institutions.
- A clear and complete explanation of course/program
enrollment procedures and all resulting financial obligations.
- Explore, without coercion, all financial aid options before
signing up for student loans or other financial assistance.
- Accurate scholarship information, free of misleading 'scholarship'
offers based on military tuition assistance.
- Appropriate academic screening and course placement based
on student readiness.
- Appropriate, accessible academic and student support services.
- Clearly defined institutional “drop/add” and withdrawal
policies and procedures including information about the impact
of military duties (e.g., mobilization, activation, temporary
duty assignments) on
their
academic standing and financial responsibilities.
- Clearly defined grievance/appeals processes.
Official Web Sites
for Information on Voluntary Education
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