Student Services

American Liberty University

STUDENT SERVICES

 

American Liberty University is especially committed to providing personalized service for each student.

 

STUDENT AFFAIRS

The Student Affairs Office helps to maintain an environment that enables students to get the most out of their management education.  Student success and satisfaction are supported directly and indirectly through a variety of programs and services.

Direct support to students includes advising on matters such as course selection, academic problems, team effectiveness and personal issues that may affect academic performance. Policy and procedure guidance is provided to students who are petitioning for transfer of credit or applying for international exchange programs.

  

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Each academic program has a specific administrator available to counsel students on any aspect of the program. These administrators provide advice regarding coursework waivers, and transfers, in addition to general program planning and information.

 

ALU SCHOLARSHIPS

American Liberty University may offer scholarships to help students who need financial assistance to pursue their studies. The Financial Aid Office provides information and evaluates students’ eligibility for the available student financial aid programs.

 

Scholarship Program:

– Up to 30 partial-tuition scholarships are awarded annually to qualified students entering the Certificates/Diplomas program

– Up to 50 partial-tuition scholarships are awarded annually to qualified students entering the Ph.D. Degree Program.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Professional Development Center offers workshops and seminars focused on helping students develop their professional skills. In addition, the center provides resources to enhance students’ success in establishing a career in the demanding arenas of health care.

 

CAREER PLANNING & JOB PLACEMENT

ALU does not provide job placement assistance or guarantee jobs upon graduation. Students are

encouraged to speak with the Internal Director regarding career and professional planning. The

University will provide valuable links with job opportunities in its website.

 

FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS                              

American Liberty University does not participate in any federal and state financial aid programs.

 

Loans:

CEC 94909(a)(11): – If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund.

Ed. Code §94911:

(g) If the student is eligible for a loan guaranteed by the federal or state government and the student defaults on the loan, both of the following may occur:

(1) The federal or state government or a loan guarantee agency may take action against the student, including applying any income tax refund to which the person is entitled to reduce the balance owed on the loan.

(2) The student may not be eligible for any other federal student financial aid at another institution or other government assistance until the loan is repaid.

 

*In making consumer loans to students, an institution shall also comply with the requirements of the Federal Truth in Lending Act pursuant to Title 15 of the United States Code.

 

STATEMENT – CEC 94909(a)(11):

–     If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund.

–     If the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the money not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.

–           If the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the money not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.

 

ON-SITE ASSISTANCE

For students enrolled at American Liberty University, a student services coordinator is available to assist them with registration, housing, financial aid, and other special needs.

 

STATISTICS AND METHODOLOGY ASSISTANCE

This service is offered to assist doctoral students with the research skills needed for progression through the dissertation process. Presentations cover research design, instrumentation, data base construction, and step-by-step progression for quality research projects.

 

STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

Student associations operate on each Department of American Liberty University and all students are eligible to become members. All students pay a Membership Fee on enrolment and these funds enable student associations to provide facilities and services.

American Liberty University has a student association that is governed by a student committee made up of directly elected student representatives and office bearers. This committee is responsible for administering the finances of the association. The student associations aim to enhance University life by providing the best possible facilities, services and opportunities for participation. They aim to represent and safeguard the interests of students in matters affecting common rights and privileges through advocacy and representation. The student associations are a recognized means of communication between students and other parts of the University.

Services they provide may include:

  • academic support and advocacy
  • education interest groups
  • housing and accommodation services
  • financial advice on student-related matters 
  • bookstore
  • publications 
  • social and cultural activities
  • clubs and societies
  • sporting and recreational activities

Student associations exist for the benefit of members and all students are actively encouraged to participate. Participation can be a bonus activity recognized by prospective employers.

There are many areas of interest within the college/department associations that can enhance University life. Involving yourself in the cultural, social, sporting and educational forums offered through your college/department association can be rewarding both personally and professionally.

Each student enrolled at American Liberty University will be a member of the Student Association operating under the guidance of the Dean of Students Affairs, the Student Association also sponsors fundraising events and other activities to enhance the social atmosphere and provide extracurricular release and stimulation

The Student Association will be headed by a President, Secretary, and Treasurer who also function as a liaison of the student body in dealing with the University’s Administration.

 

HOUSING

American Liberty University a) has no dormitory facilities under its control, nor the availability of housing located reasonably near the institution’s facilities b) ALU does not provide on-campus housing and does not have a formal placement service.