Consumer Information
Contents
HEERF Student Grant Report
Access to Services, Activities and Facilities by Disabled Individuals
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy
Annual Security Reports
Anti-Harassment & Discrimination Policy
Articulation Agreements
Availability of Employees for Information Dissemination
CPPEA Required Documents
Immunization Policy
Net Price Calculator
Notice of Disclosures
Notification of Rights Under Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Satisfactory Academic and Financial Aid Progress
Student Loan Sunshine / Title IV Loan Code of Conduct
Student Right to Know
Transfer of Credit Disclosure
Voter Registration
HEERF Student Grant Reports
Santa Maria
CRRSAA Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds Disclosure Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria (OPEID 02577900) Updated March 31, 2022SM CARES Act Student Award Quarterly Report for the period ending June 30, 2021
SM CARES Act Institutional Award Quarterly Report for the period ending December 31, 2020
HEERF II and III Reporting SBBC SM for the period ending September 30, 2021
HEERF II and III Reporting SBBC SM for the period ending June 30, 2021
HEERF II and III Reporting SBBC SM for the period ending March 31, 2021
Bakersfield
CRRSAA Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds Disclosure Santa Barbara Business College Bakersfield (OPEID 02577900) which includes the branch campus in Rancho Mirage, CA Updated March 31, 2022BK CARES Act Student Award Quarterly Report for the period ending June 30, 2021
BK CARES Act Institutional Award Quarterly Report for the period ending December 31, 2020
HEERF II and III Reporting SBBC BK for the period ending September 30, 2021
HEERF II and III Reporting SBBC BK for the period ending June 30, 2021
HEERF II and III Reporting SBBC BK for the period ending March 31, 2021
Access to Services, Activities and Facilities by Disabled Individuals
The policy of Santa Barbara Business College is to make its programs and services accessible to and usable by disabled persons. Inquiries about the accessibility of particular programs and services should be made to the campus on-site administrator.
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy
Annual Security Reports
Anti-Harassment & Discrimination Policy
SBBCollege is committed to providing an environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. In furtherance of this commitment, all students, managers and supervisors are required to take our mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. College policy prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by the federal, state or local law. Additionally, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the College prohibits discrimination based on sex, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence, and the College has jurisdiction over Title IX complaints.
The College’s anti-harassment policy applies to all persons involved in the operation of the College, and prohibits unlawful harassment by any employee of the College, as well as students, vendors or anyone who does business with the College. It further extends to prohibit unlawful harassment by or against students. Any employee, student or contract worker who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. To the extent a customer, vendor or other person with whom the College does business engages in unlawful harassment or discrimination, the College will take appropriate corrective action.
As part of the College’s commitment to providing a harassment-free environment, this policy shall be disseminated widely to the College community through publications including the Student Handbook and Employee Handbook, the College website, new employee orientations, student orientations, and other appropriate channels of communication. The College provides training to key staff members to enable the College to handle any allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual violence promptly and effectively. The College will respond quickly to all reports, and will take appropriate action to prevent, to correct, and if necessary, to discipline behavior that violates this policy.
Definitions
Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. It includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment is conduct that explicitly or implicitly affects a person’s employment or education or interferes with a person’s work or educational performance or creates an environment such that a reasonable person would find the conduct intimidating, hostile or offensive.
Sexual Violence is defined as physical sexual acts engaged in without the consent of the other person or when the other person is unable to consent to the activity. Sexual violence includes sexual assault, rape, battery, and sexual coercion; domestic violence; dating violence; and stalking.
Domestic Violence is defined as abuse committed against and adult or a minor who is a spouse or former spouse, cohabitant or former cohabitant, or someone with whom the abuser has a child, has an existing dating or engagement relationship, or has had a former dating or engagement relationship.
Dating Violence is defined as abuse committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim.
Sexual Assault occurs when a physical sexual activity is engaged in without the consent of the other person or when the other person is unable to consent to the activity. The activity or conduct may include physical force, violence, threat, or intimidation, ignoring the objections of the other person, causing the other person’s intoxication or incapacitation through the use of drugs or alcohol, and taking advantage of the other person’s incapacitation (including voluntary intoxication).
Stalking is behavior in which a person repeatedly engages in conduct directed at a specific person that places that person in reasonable fear of his or her safety or the safety of others.
Consent is informed, voluntary and revocable. Consent is an affirmative, unambiguous, and conscious decision by each participant to engage in mutually agreed-upon sexual activity. It must be given without coercion, force, threats or intimidation. Consent must be ongoing throughout a sexual encounter and can be revoked at any time. Once consent it withdrawn, the sexual activity must stop immediately.
Prohibited Conduct
This policy strictly prohibits sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination as well as sexual violence, as defined above. Sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination includes any verbal, physical or visual conduct based on sex, race, age, national origin, disability or any other legally protected basis if:
- - submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s education or employment;
- - submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for decisions concerning that individual’s education or employment; or
- - it creates a hostile or offensive environment, which means the alleged conduct is sufficiently serious to limit or deny a student’s or ability to participate or benefit from the student’s education program.
Unlawful harassment or discrimination may include racial epithets, slurs and derogatory remarks, stereotypes, jokes, posters or cartoons based on race, national origin, age, disability, marital status or other legally protected categories.
Sexual harassment is conduct based on sex, whether directed towards a person of the opposite or same sex, and may include explicit sexual propositions, sexual innuendo, suggestive comments, sexually oriented “kidding” or “teasing”, practical jokes, jokes about or displays of obscene printed or visual material, questions about sexual fantasies, preferences or history, and physical contact such as patting, pinching, or intentionally brushing against another person’s body. Gender-based harassment, including acts of verbal, nonverbal or physical aggression, intimidation, or hostility based on sex or sex-stereotyping are strictly prohibited, even if those acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature.
Title IX Complaint/Grievance Procedure
If you believe that you have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence, notify the Title IX Coordinator as soon as possible after the incident. Do not allow an inappropriate situation to continue by not reporting it, regardless of who is creating the situation. No employee, contract worker, student, vendor or other person who does business with the College is exempt from the prohibitions in this policy. Employees who receive any type of complaint regarding discrimination or harassment will refer all complaints to the Title IX Coordinator for student-related complaints. In order to facilitate the investigation, your complaint should include details of the incident or incidents, names of the individuals involved and names of any witnesses.
The Title IX Coordinators are listed below and have the responsibility of overseeing all Title IX complaints and identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints.
Title IX Coordinator:
| Campus & Coordinator | Phone # | Physical Address |
| Bakersfield Campus Campus Director |
(661) 835-1100 |
5300 California Avenue, |
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Rancho Mirage Campus |
(760) 341-7602 |
34-275 Monterey Avenue, |
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Santa Maria Campus |
(805) 922-8256 |
303 E. Plaza Drive |
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Distance Education Facility |
(866) 991-7222 |
4839 Market Street, |
The College ensures that its employees designated to serve as Title IX Coordinators have adequate training on what constitutes sexual harassment, including sexual violence, and that they understand how the College’s grievance procedures operate.
Investigation of Complaints
In response to all complaints, the College promises prompt and equitable resolution through a reliable and impartial investigation of complaints, including the opportunity for both parties to present witnesses or other evidence. The time necessary to conduct an investigation will vary based on complexity but will generally be completed within sixty (60) days of receipt of the complaint. The College will maintain confidentiality for all parties to the extent possible, but absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. In cases where a student does not give consent for an investigation, the College will weigh the student’s request for confidentiality against the impact on College safety to determine whether an investigation must proceed. Complainants should be aware that in a formal investigation due process generally requires that the identity of the charging party and the substance of the complaint be revealed to the person charged with the alleged harassment.
The preponderance of the evidence standard will apply to investigations, meaning the College will evaluate whether it is more likely than not that the alleged conduct occurred. Both parties will receive written notice of the outcome of the complaint.
During the investigation, the College will provide interim measures, as necessary, to protect the safety and wellbeing of students and/or employees involved.
If the College determines that unlawful harassment or sexual violence has occurred, immediate appropriate corrective action will be taken in accordance with the circumstances involved, and the College will take steps to prevent the recurrence of any harassment or discrimination. Any employee determined by the College to be responsible for unlawful harassment or discrimination will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Remedies for student-related claims may include, but are not limited to, an order to stay away, suspension or expulsion.
To initiate a criminal investigation, reports of sexual violence should be made to “911” or local law enforcement. The criminal process is separate from the College’s disciplinary process. To the extent that an employee or contract worker is not satisfied with the College’s handling of a harassment or discrimination complaint, he or she may also contact the appropriate state or federal enforcement agency for legal relief.
Retaliation Prohibited
The College will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint, and will not tolerate retaliation by students or employees. If you believe you have been retaliated against, you should promptly notify your supervisor, the Talent Department or the Title IX Coordinator.
Reporting Requirements
Victims of sexual misconduct should be aware that College administrators must issue timely warnings for incidents reported to them that pose a substantial threat of bodily harm or danger to other members of the campus community. The College will make every effort to ensure that a victim’s name and other identifying information is not disclosed, while still providing enough information for community members to make safety decisions in light of the danger. The College reserves the right to notify parents/guardians of dependent students regarding any health or safety risk, or a change in student status.
Additional Information
Students may contact the Title IX Coordinator listed in the chart above with any questions related to this policy. In addition, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) investigates complaints of unlawful discrimination or harassment of students in educational programs or activities. This agency may serve as a neutral fact finder and will attempt to facilitate the voluntary resolution of disputes with the parties. For more information, visit the OCR website at: http://www.ed.gov/ocr/
Articulation Agreements
Santa Barbara Business College has not entered into any transfer or articulation agreements with any other college or university. However, the college retains the right to enter into agreements with other colleges or universities at any time.
Availability of Employees for Information Dissemination
College employees are available during normal business hours to assist enrolled or prospective students in obtaining information. For financial assistance information, students are encouraged to contact their campus financial services office. For all other information, including institutional information, completion or graduation rates, institutional security policies and crime statistics, and all other information, students are encouraged to contact their campus director.
CPPEA Required Documents
The California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (CPPEA) requires institutions to provide the following documents on their website.
| Annual Reports | |
| Bakersfield Campus | Annual Report |
| Online Campus | Annual Report |
| Rancho Mirage Campus | Annual Report |
| Santa Maria Campus | Annual Report |
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Catalog - 2021 Catalog Addendum - 02-08-21
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Program Handouts |
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| Business Administration (Associate's Degree) | Program Handout |
| Medical Assisting (Associate's Degree) | Program Handout |
| Medical Assisting (Diploma) | Program Handout |
| Medical Office Administration (Associate's Degree) | Program Handout |
| Medical Office Administration (Diploma) | Program Handout |
| Pharmacy Technology (Associate's Degree) | Program Handout |
| Vocational Nursing (Diploma) | Program Handout |
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School Performance Fact Sheets |
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Bakersfield Campus |
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| Business Administration (Associate's Degree) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Assisting (Associate's Degree) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Assisting (Diploma) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Office Administration (Associate's Degree) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Office Administration (Diploma) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Vocational Nursing (Diploma) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
Rancho Mirage Campus |
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| Business Administration (Associate's Degree) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Assisting (Associate's Degree) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Assisting (Diploma) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Office Administration (Associate's Degree) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Office Administration (Diploma) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Vocational Nursing (Diploma) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
Santa Maria Campus |
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| Business Administration (Associate's Degree) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Assisting (Associate's Degree) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Assisting (Diploma) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Medical Office Administration (Diploma) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Pharmacy Technology (Associate's Degree) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
| Vocational Nursing (Diploma) | School Performance Fact Sheet |
Immunization Policy
Before entry into the Vocational Nursing program, students must provide documentation of the following immunizations: hepatitis B, MMR, varicella and/or titers, and tetanus within the past 10 years.
Each fall, Vocational Nursing students may be required to provide proof of their influenza vaccination in order to be allowed to attend clinical rotations. Additional information will be provided if this is necessary.
For all other programs, SBBCollege does not require immunizations for admission. Students interested in getting more information about immunizations should contact their local or state public health department or consult their healthcare provider.
Notice of Disclosures
Notification of Rights Under Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Pass Rates for NCLEX/PN Examination
The performance of all first-time vocational nursing graduates who completed the NCLEX/PN exam during the last five (5) years is provided by the California State Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
Satisfactory Academic and Financial Aid Progress
Satisfactory academic progress is required of all students and is necessary in order to maintain eligibility for federal financial aid programs. The two components of satisfactory academic progress are the qualitative component (cumulative grade point average) and the quantitative component (earned credits divided by attempted credits or incremental completion rate). A student's progress will be evaluated at the end of each term or payment period to determine satisfactory academic progress. A student who does not meet the standards of satisfactory academic progress at any given evaluation point will be notified and placed on either financial aid warning/financial aid probation or be dismissed as a regular student.
Academic Year
Federal regulations require Santa Barbara Business College to establish an academic year that meets the minimum requirements: 30 weeks and 36 quarter credits or 30 weeks and 900 clock hours. Listed are the definitions of each program's academic year.
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Program |
Credits OR Clock Hrs |
Weeks |
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Master of Business Administration |
24 Cr. |
30 |
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Bachelor of Science Degree Programs: |
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Business Administration |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Criminal Justice |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Healthcare Administration |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Associate of Science Degree Programs: |
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Aviation Studies |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Business Administration |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Criminal Justice |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Medical Assisting |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Medical Billing and Coding |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Network Systems Administration |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Paralegal Studies |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Pharmacy Technology |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Diploma Programs: |
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning |
36 Cr.* |
40 |
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Medical Assisting |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Medical Office Administration |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Office Administration |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Paralegal Studies |
36 Cr. |
30 |
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Vocational Nursing |
900 Hrs |
35 |
*HVAC – For financial aid purposes, this program’s academic year is based on a clock hour to credit hour conversion. It is funded based on 25 clock hours equals 1 credit hour.
Enrollment Status
Santa Barbara Business College defines full-time enrollment status as 12 credit hours of regularly scheduled instruction or examination per term. Half-time enrollment is considered half of the full-time status.
Maximum Time Frame
A student must complete all coursework in no more than 1.5 times the normal program length, as measured by the credit hours required for completion of the program with the exception of the Vocational Nursing program which is measured by clock hours. This 1.5 times the normal program length is referred to as the maximum time frame. For example, a student in a 94 quarter credit hour associate degree program must complete the program in no more than 141 attempted credit hours. A student in the 1600 clock hour Vocational Nursing program must complete the program in no more than 2400 attempted clock hours.
Failure to Successfully Complete Program Within Maximum Time Frame
A student is not permitted to exceed the maximum time frame for completion of their program. The student will be dismissed from the program of study when it is determined he/she will not be able to complete the program without exceeding the maximum time frame.
Required Minimum Academic Achievement
In order to be considered in satisfactory academic progress, a student must have earned the following cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and incremental completion rate (IRC) at the following evaluation points:
Evaluation Points - Undergraduate Programs:
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Required Evaluation Point |
Minimum CGPA |
Minimum ICR |
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The end of the first term |
1.0 |
55% |
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The end of the second term |
1.25 |
60% |
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The end of the third term |
1.5 |
60% |
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The end of the fourth term |
1.75 |
60% |
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The end of the fifth term and all subsequent terms |
2.0 |
66.67% |
Evaluation Points -- Vocational Nursing Program:
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Required Evaluation Point |
Minimum CGPA |
Minimum ICR |
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The end of the first payment period (completion of 450 clock hours) and all subsequent payment periods |
2.0 |
66.67% |
Evaluation Points -- Graduate Program:
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Required Evaluation Point |
Minimum CGPA |
Minimum ICR |
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The end of the first term and all subsequent terms |
3.0 |
66.67% |
Effect of Attendance on Satisfactory Academic Progress
A student is expected to maintain good attendance and follow the established attendance policy. In the event a student fails to maintain the required attendance standard in any course, he/she will be withdrawn from the course, which will result in a "WP" or "WF" grade.
Effect of Grades on Satisfactory Academic Progress
Courses with grades of "F", "I", "US", "WP", or "WF" are not counted as credits successfully completed, but are counted as credits attempted and will therefore affect the incremental completion rate. Grades of "I", "P", "S", "US", "WP" and "WF" are not used in the calculation of CGPA.
A student with extenuating circumstances may apply for an extension of fourteen (14) calendar days following the last day of a term to complete work for courses in which an "I" grade is received. Applications for extension must be submitted to the instructor and approved by the Dean no later than the last day of class. Courses indicating "I" at the end of the fourteen (14) days will automatically become an "F" and will be calculated in the CGPA as well as the incremental completion rate.
Effect of Credit for Previous Training on Satisfactory Academic Progress
Credit for previous training (transfer credit) or test out credit will be counted as both completed and attempted credits when calculating the incremental completion rate and for determining the maximum time frame. However, the credits will not count in the CGPA.
Effect of BASICS Coursework on Satisfactory Academic Progress
Credit for remedial coursework (BASICS) will be counted when calculating the incremental completion rate and for determining the maximum time frame. However, the credits will not count in the CGPA and do not count toward the total number of credits required to graduate from any program of study.
Effect of Repeating a Course on Satisfactory Academic Progress
A student is required to repeat any course in which he/she has received a grade of "F" or "US" or has withdrawn from prior to completion. The new grade will replace the original grade for the purpose of calculating the CGPA. However, both courses will be considered credits attempted for the purpose of determining incremental completion rate.
Effect of Program Change on Satisfactory Academic Progress
A student who changes programs must submit a written request for a program change. The Dean will complete an Enrollment Modification Form identifying which courses have been completed and which, if any, count toward the graduation requirements of the new program. Depending on the programs, one of the following procedures will apply:
- All coursework that applies to the new program will be used in the calculation of satisfactory academic progress, including both the CGPA and incremental completion rate. The student will need to sign a new enrollment agreement for the new program; or
- If there are no relevant courses applicable to the new program, the student will begin the new curriculum with a new normal program length, maximum time frame, CGPA and incremental completion rate. The student will need to sign a new enrollment agreement for the new program.
Additional Degree Seeking Students
Students who successfully complete a program a Santa Barbara Business College may be allowed to re-enroll in another program. In order to enroll, they must reapply to the College as a new enrollment following the completion of all admissions requirements.
Financial Aid Warning
A student who does not maintain satisfactory academic progress will be placed on warning for a maximum of one (1) term or payment period. A student placed on warning will be notified within the first fourteen (14) calendar days following the last day of the term in which he/she failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress. The student on warning will be advised and provided tutoring, if needed, in order to improve his/her CGPA and/or incremental completion rate. A student on warning will remain eligible for financial aid. At the end of the term or payment period in which the student is on warning, if the academic record is not in compliance with the standards of satisfactory academic progress, the student will be dismissed from the program of study.
Appeals
A student who wishes to appeal determination that he/she is not making satisfactory academic progress due to mitigating circumstances, may submit a written appeal to the Dean for review. The written appeal should include a detailed explanation and documentation of the following:
- Current academic status of the student
- Mitigating circumstances that led to the student's current academic status
- How the student's situation has changed
- The student's plan for achieving required minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress
The Dean is responsible for determining the appropriateness of the mitigating circumstances in regards to severity, timeliness, and the student's ability to avoid the circumstance. The result of the appeal (granted or denied) will be provided to the student and documented in the student's academic file. If the student's appeal is granted, he/she will be placed on financial aid probation and eligibility for financial aid will be reinstated for one (1) additional term or payment period.
Financial Aid Probation
A student on financial aid probation may receive financial aid despite the determination that they did not maintain satisfactory academic progress. However, if it is determined that the student will not make satisfactory academic progress by the end of the term or payment period in which he/she is on probation, a written academic plan must be developed by the Dean and signed by the student. The plan is designed to ensure the student will be able to meet the standards of satisfactory academic progress by a specified point in time. As part of the academic plan, the Dean may require the student to repeat some or all of the courses the student previously received a grade of "D," "F," "WF," or "WP" before attempting any other courses in the program of study.
In order for the student to qualify for further financial aid, he/she must meet the required CGPA and incremental completion rate standards by the end of the term or payment period in which he/she is on probation or be successful in following the academic plan. If the requirements are not met, the student will be dismissed from the program of study.
Mitigating Circumstances
Mitigating circumstances may include poor health, death in the family or other significant occurrence outside the control of the student. These circumstances must be documented by the student to demonstrate that they had an adverse impact on the student's academic performance. The student is responsible for providing any requested written verification of mitigating circumstances.
Non-Regular Enrollment Status
A student who has failed to maintain the academic minimums outlined above and is therefore ineligible to remain in regular enrollment may apply to continue his/her studies at the college in a non-regular enrollment status. During this time, the student is not eligible to receive financial aid and must attempt to improve the deficient areas that led to the failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress by retaking courses he/she failed. Upon completion of the non-regular status term, a student who has re-established satisfactory academic progress may apply to the administration to return to a regular student status and reinstate his/her eligibility for financial aid. A meeting will be scheduled between the Dean and the student applying for reinstatement to determine if the student has the academic ability and desire to successfully continue in the program. If reinstated, the student will be placed on financial aid warning for a period of one term or payment period.
Reentry
A student who withdraws from or is dismissed by Santa Barbara Business College may petition, in writing, for readmission. The written petition and student file will be reviewed by the College's Admissions Review Committee. The Committee will consider such factors as the student's prior satisfactory academic progress, previous attendance, and attitude in making a decision for readmission. The student will be notified of the Committee's decision. The College is not obligated to readmit any student.
A student accepted for readmission will reenter with the same academic standing he/she had at the time of withdrawal or dismissal. Prior to reentry, a student must meet with a financial aid associate to determine financial aid eligibility and to sign a new enrollment agreement. After an evaluation by the Academic Department, the student may receive credit for coursework previously completed. A student may be readmitted once unless the on-site administrator determines that extenuating circumstances exist.
Student Loan Sunshine / Title IV Loan Code of Conduct
Student Right to Know
Bakersfield Campus (includes Distance Education and Rancho Mirage)
Transfer of Credit Disclosure
Credit for Previous Training
Santa Barbara Business College does not allow credit for prior experiential learning; however, because Santa Barbara Business College provides employment training, it honors the student's previous work history and/or college experience by offering the following opportunities to challenge courses required for graduation in a program of study. The maximum allowed quarter credits for a student in any program of study to test out of and/or transfer into Santa Barbara Business College is 50 percent for undergraduate programs and 20 percent for graduate programs. Electives may be substituted for courses in which a student has received test-out or transfer credit.
A. Test Out
Test-out credit will be granted if the student takes the course final and achieves a grade of at least 80 percent. Testing out must be completed within the first week of class. Financial aid adjustments with regard to program cost and credit hour requirements will be necessary because test-out credit hours cannot be funded with financial aid.
Credit granted by test-out will be indicated by a grade of "TO" on the student's transcript.
B. Transfer of Credit
Santa Barbara Business College may accept coursework only from an institution accredited by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Credit hours accepted as transfers are not eligible for financial aid. For proper evaluation the student must provide supporting documents including college catalog, course description and/or course outline as required. Credit hours transferred may be credited toward graduation if the following criteria are met:
Undergraduate Level Coursework
- The course is similar in content, objectives and credit hours.
- The course can be applied to graduation requirements.
- The letter grade for the course is "C" or higher.
- An official college transcript is received.
- The credits have been earned within the last 10 years.
Graduate Level Coursework
- The course is similar in content, objectives and credit hours.
- The course can be applied to graduation requirements.
- The letter grade for the course is "B" or higher.
- An official college transcript is received.
- The credits have been earned within the last 7 years.
Credits accepted for transfer will be indicated by a grade of "TR" on the student's transcript.
C. Previous Credits Taken in Residence
Santa Barbara Business College will evaluate credits earned in a previous enrollment at any Santa Barbara Business College campus and will determine accepting credit based on:
- The course is similar in content and objectives.
- The course can be applied to graduation requirements.
- Length of time since last enrollment.
Credits accepted from a previous enrollment in residence may exceed 50 percent of new program credit for undergraduate programs and 20 percent for graduate programs.
Transferability of Credits and Credentials to Other Institutions
Although Santa Barbara Business College is accredited by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education, the acceptance of credit by other institutions is unlikely and cannot be guaranteed unless a specific articulation agreement is made between the institutions.
The transferability of credits earned at Santa Barbara Business College is at the complete discretion of an institution to which students may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree or diploma earned at Santa Barbara Business College is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which students may seek to transfer. If the credits, degree or diploma earned at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which students seek to transfer, they may be required to repeat some or all of the coursework at that institution. For this reason students should make certain that their attendance at this institution will meet their educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which they may seek to transfer after attending Santa Barbara Business College to determine if their credits, degree or diploma will transfer.
Voter Registration
Santa Barbara Business College encourages all eligible students to register and vote. Students who are residents of California may register to vote online. Students who are not residents of California may select their home state and register to vote online. If you have any questions about registering, please contact the Academic Dean or your Campus Director for more information.
- Rachel S, BSBA, SBBCollege Graduate 2013
