Consumer Information

This page contains information on the institution, financial assistance, scholarship fraud, graduation rates, campus security, student rights and responsibilities, athletic participation and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act at Eastern Michigan University.

In accordance with federal regulations set forth by The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, this guide contains a summary of consumer information that must be made available to all students at EMU. Each topic listed gives a brief description of the information that must be disclosed and explains how it can be obtained. If you need assistance obtaining information listed, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Information about the Institution

Information on Financial Assistance

  • Overview of Financial Aid Programs

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    All students – visit our website for descriptions of the federal, state, local private and institutional student financial assistance programs available.

    Graduate students – additional information on scholarships, fellowships and graduate assistantships can be obtained from the EMU Graduate School website.

  • Financial Aid for Study Abroad

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    Students enrolled in an EMU sponsored study abroad program may apply for financial aid using the FAFSA and/or private lenders. Information about financial aid for students studying abroad can be found on the Study Abroad site .
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress

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    Standards which the student must maintain in order to be considered to be making satisfactory progress in their course of study for the purpose of receiving financial assistance and information about re-establishing SAP eligibility are discussed in detail here .
  • Disbursement of Financial Aid

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    Check out the Financial Aid Calendar and Deadlines to review when financial aid is disbursed for each semester.
  • Borrower's Rights, Responsibilities, Repayment and Loan Consolidation

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    EMU provides many resources for federal student loan borrowers on our website. Additional information is available online from the federal government on the Student Aid site.
  • Scholarship Fraud

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    According to the Federal Trade Commission, perpetrators of financial aid fraud often use the following lines to lure students with their scholarship services. Students and parents should avoid any scholarship or website which states any of the following:

    • "This scholarship is guaranteed or your money back."
    • "You can't get this information anywhere else."
    • "I just need your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship."
    • "We'll do all the work."

    For more information, visit the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Information page.

  • Graduation and Retention Rates

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    Eastern Michigan University's graduation rate after six years for the fall 2010 cohort class is 40.72%. This is the rate of degree seeking full-time undergraduate students who have graduated from their programs within 150% of the normal time for graduation.

    Eastern Michigan University’s full-time student retention rate from fall 2015 to fall 2016 was 74.63% for first time undergrads and 76.19% for transfer students.

    Download the latest EMU Data Book through the Office of Institutional Research and Information Management.

  • Completion/Graduation Rates for Student Athletes

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    Reports must be provided to student-athletes, their parents, high school coaches, and guidance counselors when an athletically related student aid offer is made.

    A report on the Graduation Success Rate (GSR) is also available online. Choose Eastern Michigan University from the school drop down menu to review the graduation success rates of EMU athletes sorted by sport and year.

  • Athletic Program Participation and Financial Support

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    The Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Cutting Tool was designed to provide access to public inquiries relating to the Equity in Athletics Data. The data is drawn from the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education (OPE) Equity in Athletics Disclosure Website database, which is an online database that consists of athletics data that are submitted annually. This is required by the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), via a Web-based data collection, by all co-educational postsecondary institutions that receive Title IV funding (i.e., those that participate in federal student aid programs) and that have an intercollegiate athletics program.

    To access a report that summarizes Eastern Michigan University data required by the EADA, visit the Equity in Athletics Data Analysis website. Enter Eastern Michigan University in the search box for the name of the institution. Once your search result is returned, click on the link to "Eastern Michigan University" and you will be able to view the report for the most recent reporting year.

    For more information or to receive a copies of the reports, contact the Athletic Department, Convocation Center, Second Floor

    Tel: 734.487.1050 | Fax: 734.487.6898

  • Campus Safety and Security

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    EMU Department of Public Safety (DPS) patrols the campus area.

    The EMU Police Department is a fully functioning, professional police department with full law enforcement capabilities. The Police Department is located at 1200 Oakwood Street and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to serve the needs of the campus community. The department is comprised of seven sergeants, thirty sworn police officers, and eight dispatchers.

    All of our police officers are certified through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). As sworn officers, they are empowered to investigate crimes and make arrests or take other necessary action to address any criminal or other public infractions in the vicinity of the EMU campus. EMU police officers work closely with all area police agencies, including the Ypsilanti Police Department, Michigan State Police and Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department.

    The Eastern Michigan University Police Department prepares an Annual Security Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.

    This report is prepared in cooperation with the Housing and Student Judicial Services Departments. Each entity provides updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Act.

    Visit the EMU Police site for a listing of staff profiles and contact information, as well as the daily crime log, Police Advisory's and the Annual Security Report.

  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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    The Family Educational Rights and Privacy act of 1974 is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of current and former student's educational records and afford students certain rights with respect to their education records. Please review the Notification of Student Rights for details on protecting and accessing your records.
  • European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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    This Privacy Notice applies to Eastern Michigan University’s Office of Financial Aid and is intended to comply with the European Union’s (“EU”) General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
    The information below is necessary for the continuous legitimate business and educational operation of Eastern Michigan University.

    It is, and will be, maintained in compliance with applicable U.S. law, educational accrediting body requirements, and institutional policies and procedures.

    Questions or concerns may be directed to the Office of Records and Registration at [email protected].

  • Service EMU

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    268 Student Center

    Service EMU offers walk-in advising for enrolled and prospective students regarding Financial Aid, Records and Registration and Student Business Services Monday - Thursday 8-5 p.m. and Friday 9-5 p.m. They can assist students in obtaining further information about this consumer information.

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