Student Consumer Information

Accreditation & approval

Laurus College is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Learn more at deac.org.

Laurus College is a private postsecondary institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Learn more at bppe.ca.gov.

Laurus College’s DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure for the Public is published here, and is also available through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission at deac.org.

DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure (PDF)

Annual Report

As required by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, Laurus College’s Annual Report is published here.

Laurus College Annual Report (PDF)

School Performance Fact Sheets

As required by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), a School Performance Fact Sheet is published for every program. You will receive and sign the fact sheet for your program before you enroll. Each program’s fact sheet is linked below and from its own program page.

A fact sheet reports completion rates, placement rates, and — where applicable — license examination passage rates and salary or wage data, for the cohort years that report covers. Two things are worth knowing when you read one:

The tuition shown on a fact sheet is the tuition that applied to the cohort it reports on — it is historical, not current pricing. For current tuition and fees, see the program pages.
Program learning outcomes are not part of a fact sheet. Those are published on each program page and in the College Catalog.

Some fact sheets are filed under a program’s former name — for example, the B.S. in Audio Video Production’s fact sheet is titled “BS Audio Production.” Those are the correct documents for the current programs.

Fact sheet by program

Net price & cost of attendance

Program tuition and fees are listed on each program page and in the College Catalog. Every prospective student is offered an individual financial planning session to estimate net price after any grants and aid they qualify for. Financial aid is available to those who qualify; eligibility is determined individually and no form of aid is guaranteed. For federal aid eligibility and tools, visit studentaid.gov. See Financial Aid for details.

Records, Registrar & transcripts

The Office of the Registrar maintains official student records and handles enrollment verification, official transcript requests, and other records matters. Financial aid inquiries are handled by the Financial Aid Office.

Order an official transcript

Official Laurus College transcripts are ordered through Parchment, our transcript service partner.

Request transcripts (Parchment)

Questions about records, enrollment verification, or an order already placed? Contact the Office of the Registrar below.

Office of the Registrar, Laurus College: (805) 267-1690; Records & enrollment verification: registrar@lauruscollege.edu

Financial Aid Office, Laurus College: (805) 267-1690; financialaid@lauruscollege.edu

See Financial Aid for federal aid eligibility, FAFSA, and the Federal School Code (041414).

Student complaint procedures

Laurus College is committed to providing a fair, timely, and respectful grievance resolution process for students experiencing concerns related to their academic experience, enrollment, services, or interactions with faculty and staff.

Informal resolution: open door policy

Laurus College faculty and staff are committed to resolving most issues within 72 hours whenever possible. Depending on the nature of the issue, students may contact:

Their instructor for academic or grading matters
The Department of Student Success & Advising at studentservices@lauruscollege.edu or (805) 267-1690
Their Program Director or Department Lead for department-specific concerns

If the issue pertains to academic matters (e.g., grades, course delivery), students should also review any applicable academic policies in the College Catalog or the Student Handbook. This approach allows the College to provide timely, personalized support without requiring a formal escalation.

Formal grievance process

If the concern cannot be resolved informally, students have the right to submit a formal grievance within ten (10) working days of the informal resolution attempt. The formal grievance process includes the following steps:

Step 1: Submit the Grievance Form. Students must complete a Grievance Form, available through the Student Portal or upon request from the Department of Student Success & Advising. The completed form must include:

A clear description of the concern
The date of the incident and any informal resolution attempts
Supporting documentation, if applicable
The student’s full name and Student ID number

The completed form should be submitted via the Student Portal or emailed to studentservices@lauruscollege.edu. Students will receive written confirmation of receipt within five (5) business days.

Step 2: Appeals Committee Review. The Appeals Committee, composed of academic and administrative leaders unaffiliated with the concern, will review the grievance and all related materials. The committee will meet in closed session and issue a resolution decision within 30 calendar days of receipt. The student will receive the outcome via their institutional email within 10 business days of the committee meeting.

Step 3: Appeal to the President. If the student is not satisfied with the Appeals Committee’s decision, they may submit a written appeal to the President within 30 calendar days of receiving the decision. The President, in consultation with the Executive Team, will review the full case and provide a final written response within 30 calendar days of receipt.

External oversight

If the issue remains unresolved after following institutional grievance procedures, students may contact the relevant accrediting or regulatory bodies. Laurus College recommends, but does not mandate, that the internal grievance resolution process be followed before escalating to external bodies. Students should include their student identification number in all formal correspondence to facilitate efficient processing of their grievance. This grievance policy is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and timely resolution of concerns within 90 days.

Residents of California — for grievances related to non-compliance with institutional standards:

California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
1747 N. Market Blvd., Ste. 225, Sacramento, CA 95834
Mailing address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Phone: (888) 370-7589 · Fax: (916) 263-1897 · bppe.ca.gov

A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 toll-free or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s internet web site.

Residents of Nevada — students enrolled in licensed, private postsecondary educational institutions have the right to register a legitimate complaint with the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education. Prior to filing a complaint, students must attempt to resolve the issue with school officials according to the policies of the school they are attending. If a resolution cannot be reached, students may contact the Commission, which will attempt to resolve the issue. If a resolution cannot be reached, students will be required to complete a formal complaint form. Formal complaints are investigated by staff, and a decision is made by the administrator of the Commission. If either party does not agree with that decision, an appeal to the full Commission may be requested.

Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education (CPE)
2800 E. St. Louis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone: (702) 486-7330 · Fax: (702) 486-7340 · Email: cpe@detr.nv.gov · cpe.nv.gov

Residents of Indiana — grievances that cannot be satisfactorily resolved with the college may be directed to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education using the provided complaint form. Procedures for filing a complaint can be found at in.gov/che/student-complaints.

Accreditation concerns — for concerns about academic compliance or accreditation issues:

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 234-5100 · deac.org

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)

“The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss.”

You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of specified circumstances. It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at the address and phone number above.

Title IX

Laurus College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries about Title IX, including reports of sex discrimination or sexual harassment, may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator:

Dr. Karen Edwards, Title IX Coordinator, Laurus College: (805) 267-1690; TitleIX@lauruscollege.edu

You may also report concerns to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Campus safety & the Annual Security Report (Clery Act)

Laurus College is committed to crime prevention and to the safety of our college communities. The Laurus College Annual Security Report is composed of three sections: Campus Crime Statistics Report, Campus Safety & Emergency Policies, and Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program.

2025 Annual Security Report (PDF)

The Laurus College Campus Safety Policies cover crime prevention, crime reporting, sexual assault, alcohol and drug use, and other related matters.

Safety and Emergency Handbook (PDF)

Campus crime statistics cover crimes reported to the College over the previous three years that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The U.S. Department of Education collects these statistics each fall and publishes them at College Navigator and Campus Security Statistics.

To learn the identity of registered sex offenders on or near a campus, or anywhere in the United States, visit the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW.gov). You can search by city, county, or ZIP code. This information is collected by other agencies, and Laurus College is not responsible for its accuracy.

Nondiscrimination notice

Laurus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law in admission, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

Disability & accessibility (Section 504 / ADA)

Laurus College is committed to providing equal access for students with disabilities. To request an accommodation or report an accessibility barrier, contact the Section 504 / ADA Coordinator:

Section 504 / ADA Coordinator, Laurus College: (805) 267-1690; accommodations@lauruscollege.edu

See our full Accessibility Statement for our WCAG 2.1 AA commitment and how to give feedback.

FERPA & student privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records, including the right to inspect and review their records, to request corrections, and to control the disclosure of personally identifiable information, subject to FERPA’s permitted exceptions.

Laurus College notifies students of their FERPA rights annually. The current annual notice is published here, and full details are also provided in the College Catalog.

Annual FERPA Notice (PDF)

Federal consumer disclosures

Federal financial aid: Laurus College’s Federal School Code is 041414. See Financial Aid and studentaid.gov.
Gainful employment / program outcomes: program length, tuition, and outcome information are provided in the School Performance Fact Sheets and on each program page.
Constitution Day: Laurus College observes Constitution Day with educational programming on or around September 17 each year.
Voter registration: students may register to vote at vote.gov.
Drug-free schools & communities: Laurus College maintains a drug-free school and workplace policy, available in the College Catalog.
Annual Security Report (Clery Act): Laurus College’s Annual Security Report is available on request from the contact below.
Vaccination policy: applicable vaccination information is available in the College Catalog and on request.

Veterans — School Certifying Official (SCO): Laurus College is approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons. Your School Certifying Official is the single point of contact for VA education benefits and enrollment certification, reachable at (805) 267-1690 or admissions@lauruscollege.edu. See Military & Veterans for our Principles of Excellence commitment and standardized financial-aid offer (VA Form 2200) information.

To request any of the above documents, contact us at (805) 267-1690 or admissions@lauruscollege.edu.

Your privacy rights (CCPA/CPRA) — Do Not Sell or Share

Laurus College respects your privacy. We do not sell your personal information. Consistent with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of any “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.

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Catalog & policies

Admissions requirements, transfer of credit, the academic calendar, technology requirements, cancellation, and refunds are published on our Academic Policies page. The full governing text for every policy is in the College Catalog.

Military and veteran students: see our Military & Veterans page for VA benefits, the Principles of Excellence, and your School Certifying Official.