Consumer Information

 General Financial Information

  • Eligibility and awarding information for each type of award can be found on the Scholarships and Grants link.
  • Federal, State, and Institutional need-based gift aid eligibility is primarily based on the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Financial aid is typically disbursed in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester shortly after the end of drop/add week. 
  • Title IV credit balances will be refunded to students within 14 days of the creation of the credit balance.
  • The cost of attendance figures and the institutional refund policy can be accessed by clicking here.

Accreditation and State Authorization

Cornerstone University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  In addition, Cornerstone University is authorized to offer degree programs.  Copies of our accreditation and state authorization documents can be obtained from the Provost's office.

Graduation Rate Information 2004/2005

  • Total undergrad population rate - 44%
  • Athletic graduation rates
    • Basketball--60%
    • Cross-country--58%
    • All other sports combined--54% 

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 requires institutions to obtain written consent from a student prior to releasing information from the student's education record to most sources outside the university.  It is allowable for a school to release directory information which includes name, address, E-mail address, phone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards, cumulative hours, participation in officially recognized sports, and weight and height of athletes.  As an enrolled student, you have the right to restrict the  release of directory information.  To restrict the release of directory information, contact the Registrar's office.  Click here for additional information.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure

Click the link above to view Cornerstone University's Equity in Athletics Disclosure Report.  Simply enter Cornerstone University in the Institution Name field once you are on the selection screen.

Campus Crime Statistics

Click the above link to view the Cornerstone University crime statistics page.

Voter Registration Information

Michigan residents can register to vote by completing the Michigan Voter Registration Application and mailing it to:

Michigan Department of State
Bureau of Elections
PO Box 20126
Lansing, MI 48901-0726


More information is available on Michigan's Elections website.

Non-Michigan residents can use the National Mail Voter Registration Form  to register in their state. This document includes information on how to register to vote in each state.

 

Third-Party Servicers

Cornerstone University has contracted with several third-party servicers for various aspects of the Title IV aid process.  Below is a list of those servicers and their responsibilities.

  • University Accounting Services-Performs Perkins loan billing, servicing, and NSLDS reporting functions.
  • National Student Loan Clearinghouse-Reports enrollment data to the NSLDS.
  • Institute for Professional Development-Recruits students for our PGS programs, posts aid to PGS student accounts, monitors and issues checks for Title IV credit balances, and collects on student accounts.
  • Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation-Provides on-line student loan counseling.
  • NelNet Business Solutions (NSB) provide payment options for students in traditional programs.
  • National Enterprise Systems-Collects on delinquent Perkins Loans, Institutional Loans, and student accounts.
  • RMA-Collects on delinquent Perkins Loans, Institutional Loans, and student accounts.
  • General Revenue Corporation-Collects on delinquent Perkins Loans, Institutional Loans, and student accounts.
  • West Michigan Document Shredding-Destroys student information that is no longer required to be retained.
  • Tree of Life Bookstore, Inc. - Provides charge accounts for students with credit balances.