| Date |
Section |
Change: FROM |
Change: TO |
| 9.30.2020 |
International Student Undergraduate Admissions |
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Addition of transcript and transfer credit requirements; clarification of language |
| 9.30.2020 |
International Student Graduate Admissions |
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Addition of transcript and transfer credit requirements; addition of Indian 3-year Bachelors degrees; clarification of language |
| 10.23.2020 |
Student Verification in Distance Education Courses |
NEW |
New Policy on Student Verification in Distance Education Courses |
| 1.1.2021 |
Legal Control |
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Updated with new Board of Trustees Members |
| 1.1.2021 |
University Administration |
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Updated with University Administration Members |
| 1.1.2021 |
Temporary Policies due to COVID-19 |
REMOVE |
Removed expired attendance and incomplete COVID-19 policies |
| 4.22.2021 |
Undergraduate Admission |
NEW |
New policy on high school transcript review and research |
| 4.22.2021 |
Financial Aid Refund Policy |
NEW |
New or changed policies on processing Financial Aid refunds and notification of post withdrawal disbursements |
| 4.29.2021 |
Scholarship Programs |
NEW |
New Scholarship Programs:
Stratford University Financial Literacy Grant, Stratford University Military Family Award, Stratford University Rewards Program, Stratford University International Presidential Scholarship, Stratford University "You are Welcome Here" International Scholarship
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| 4.29.21 |
Scholarship Programs |
REMOVE |
Expired Scholarship Programs:
Stratford First Scholarship, Stratford Extra Rewards, Stratford Guarantee, Corporate Alliance, Stratford Culinary Competition Scholarship, Global Diversity, Merit Scholarship
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| 4.29.21 |
Scholarship Programs |
UPDATE |
Updated Scholarship Programs:
Stratford University Alumni Advantage Award, Stratford University Professional Affiliate Grant, Short Term Scholarships and Grants, Stratford University Transition Grant,
|
| 5.24.2021 |
Refund Policy - MD |
CHANGE |
Change in Maryland State Refund Policy:
FROM:
The University obligates students to tuition and fees by the academic term. Within seven calendar days of signing the Enrollment Agreement, if the student decides not to enroll or withdraws, regardless of whether it is before or after the first day of instruction, the University refunds 100% of all tuition and fees charged, except for the non-refundable application fee. If the student cancels or withdraws during the Add/Drop Period, the University refunds 100% of the tuition and fee charges, except the non-refundable application fee.
If a student withdraws after the seven-day cancellation period and the first day of instruction, refunds are based on all tuition; fees; and charges for materials, supplies, or book. If the student withdraws after the Add/Drop Period, the University follows the Code of Maryland Regulations as stated below:
TO:
The University obligates students to tuition and fees by the academic term. If the student cancels or withdraws during the Add/Drop Period, the University refunds 100% of the tuition and fee charges, except the non-refundable application fee. If a student withdraws after the Add/ Drop Period, the University adheres to the following policy:
If a student withdraws after the seven-day cancellation period and the first day of instruction, refunds are based on all tuition; fees; and charges for materials, supplies, or books. If the student withdraws after the Add/Drop Period, the University follows the Code of Maryland Regulations as stated below:
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| 5.24.2021 |
Refund Policy - VA |
CHANGE |
Change in Virginia State Refund Policy:
FROM:
The University obligates students to tuition and fees by the academic quarter. If a new student decides not to enroll or withdraws, within the first term of instruction, the University refunds 100% of all tuition and fees charged. If a continuing student withdraws during the Add/Drop Period, the University refunds 100% of the tuition and fee charges, except the non-refundable application fee. If a continuing student withdraws after the Add/ Drop Period, the University follows the Code of Virginia Regulations as stated the University follows the state refund policy in accordance with §23-276.3 B of the Code of Virginia as follows:
TO:
The University obligates students to tuition and fees by the academic term. If the student cancels or withdraws during the Add/Drop Period, the University refunds 100% of the tuition and fee charges, except the non-refundable application fee. If a student withdraws after the Add/ Drop Period, the University adheres to the following policy: |
| 7.4.2021 |
Private Financing |
REMOVE |
REMOVE Reference to Sallie Mae from Private Financing options |
| 7.4.2021 |
STNA |
ADD |
ADD definition of Standard Term of Non-Attendance |
| 7.5.2021 |
Academic Progress Policy |
CHANGE |
Updated and NEW Academic Progress Policy for all students. Effective Term 4, 2021. |
| 7.10.2021 |
Mission Statement |
REVISE |
Revised Institutional Mission statement
FROM: The mission of Stratford University is to prepare students for rewarding careers through quality educational programs that meet the changing needs of employers and the community.
TO: The mission of Stratford University is to prepare students for rewarding careers through quality educational programs delivered through distance education and hybrid learning environments that meet the changing needs of employers and the community.
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