Georgia - Fort Stewart | Hunter Army Airfield | NSB Kings Bay

Prior to enrollment for any course of instruction at the Columbia College locations in the state of Georgia, students should be made aware of and understand the following information.

Authorization

Columbia College is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission for both in-seat and online courses for students in the state of Georgia.

Accreditation

Columbia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location Contact Information

2020 - 2021 Academic Calendars

For 2020-2021 Academic Calendars, please visit the 2019-2020 Academic Calendars  page in the catalog.

Faculty

A list of current faculty can be obtained at the local locations.

Tuition Refunds

Students with financial aid who drop or withdraw from a course(s) need to be aware that their financial aid could be affected. Refunds shall be made within 30 days of the date that Columbia College determines that the student has withdrawn.

The Online, Nationwide, and Main Campus Evening Tuition Structure  catalog page details the standard payment policy, tuition refunds, and other pertinent information that students should be aware of. 

General Student Grievance Policy

To view the entire policy, please visit the General Student Grievance Policy section of the Columbia College Policies website.

The Student Conduct  section of the catalog details information regarding the student grievance process, student code of conduct, overview of the conduct process, as well as other pertinent information that students should be aware of.  

• Complaints about sex discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation are handled in accordance with the College’s Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy and corresponding procedures.
• Complaints about discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation, not based on sex, are handled in accordance with the College’s Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy and corresponding procedures.
• Complaints related to the ADA/Section 504 accommodation process or related to the implementation of approved reasonable accommodations are handled in accordance with the College’s ADA/Section 504 Grievance Policy.

Further Complaint Resolution

On occasion, students may believe that these administrative procedures have not adequately addressed their concerns and or circumstances related to alleged violations of state consumer protection laws, that include but are not limited to fraud and false advertising; alleged violations of state laws or rules relating to the licensure of postsecondary institutions; and complaints relating to the quality of education or other state accreditation requirements.

Complaint process information is provided below for students who wish to address their concerns to the appropriate agency.

• If, after thoroughly following the internal grievance appeal procedures of Columbia College, a student wishes to seek further review an appeal may be made to the following address below or at: https://gnpec.georgia.gov/student-complaints.
• The Higher Learning Commission complaint process.

State Regulatory Agency Contact Information