Student Right to Know Information

Morton College is pleased to provide this list of information that must be disseminated under federal and state regulations and/or college policy, and to increase students’ accessibility to essential information. For details, please visit the links provided below.

General Institutional Information

Privacy of Student Records - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 1974 as amended, affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records.

Serving Students with Disabilities

Morton College provides equal access to education for all students. Students with documented disabilities, as defined by the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, are eligible for services.

Student Demographic Profile

An informative report on characteristics of Morton College Students such as gender, age, academic status, etc.

Cost of Attending Morton College

Includes tuition and fees, as well as any additional costs of the program in which you are enrolled or have expressed an interest.

Net Price Calculator

This calculator is intended to provide estimated net price information (defined as estimated cost of attendance β€” including tuition and required fees, books and supplies, room and board (meals), and other related expenses β€” minus estimated grant and scholarship aid).

Code of Student Conduct

The purpose of the Code of Student Conduct is to provide fair and reasonable rules and procedures to promote educational development and to ensure that students do not engage in conduct that interferes with the mission or the daily operation of the College.

Student Complaint and Grievance Procedure

Students are encouraged to file feedback, both positive and negative, regarding any policy or practice at the college by submitting the Student Feedback Form. If you are an online student and feel that your complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved through the Student Grievance Policy and Procedure you may contact the Illinois Community College Board or, if you are an out of state student you may file a complaint with the state in which you reside. For contact information, download Student Complaint Information by State (PDF).

Refund requests must follow the Student Complaint and Grievance Procedures. The Student Feedback Form must be submitted to the Dean of Student Services via email at deanofstudents@morton.edu. Β All requests must be completed within 30 college-business days of the end of the term in question.

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Unresolved Complaint

Students whose concern remains unresolved at their institution may contact the Illinois Community College Board.

Copyright Infringement

The Morton College actively monitors bandwidth usage to identify the largest bandwidth users and blocks any peer-to-peer file sharing traffic.

Users may not use Morton College network to illegally share copyrighted material, this also includes the use of e-mail, web pages, and peer-to-peer file sharing software. This applies to all computers and mobile devices that use the Morton College network.

The unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject you to disciplinary action as well as civil and criminal liabilities.

If the Morton College receives a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) complaint against a student, network access will be immediately revoked and the student will be referred to the Office of Ombuds Services for disciplinary action.

For more information regarding copyright law, visit the U.S. Copyright Office and Legal Information Institute websites.

Morton College Technology Use

Student Technology Use Policy

Non-Academic Complaint (PDF)

Health and Safety

Annual Crime Statistics and Security Report

Morton College is committed to informing the community of the obligations concerning crime and safety as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To obtain a copy, please visit the Morton College Police Department, Building C, Room 119 or call (708) 656-8000 Ext. 2200.

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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

The Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (345 CFR Part 86) of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) requires Morton College to implement programs to prevent the abuse of alcohol and use or distribution of illicit drugs both by Morton College students and employees both on its premises and as part of any of its activities.

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Hostile Environment and/or Sexual Harassment and Equal Opportunity Policy

Morton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability in its educational, admissions or employment policies. For details on Board policies and compliance with Title IX amendments, download the Hostile Environment and/or Sexual Harassment Policy (PDF) and the Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF).

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Student Outcomes

1. Comparison Retention Rates (PDF)
2. Graduation Rates and Transfer-Out Rates (PDF)
3. Graduation and Transfer Rates for Athletics Scholarship Students (PDF)
4. Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
5. Gainful Employment Information

Financial Aid

Visit the Financial Aid website for more information on applying for aid, refund policies, withdrawal policies and return of federal financial aid.

Awards and Refunds

Cost of Tuition and Fees

Loan Students

Student Loan Seminars

Return of Title IV Funds

Loan Code of Conduct