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title: "STANDARD 3 - Students"
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Student policies and services support the achievement of the end-of-program student learning outcomes and program outcomes for each nursing program type, and additionally for graduate programs the role-specific nursing competencies.

### **Criterion 3.1**

The nursing program’s current ACEN accreditation status and the ACEN contact information is accurate and readily accessible to the public. 

### **Criterion 3.2**

The following nursing program or governing organization policies are publicly accessible, current, non-discriminatory, and implemented as published; justification is provided when nursing policies differ from the governing organization:

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| a. | admissions; |
| b. | progression; |
| c. | graduation; |
| d. | formal complaints and grievances procedures; and |
| e. | technology requirements. |

### **Criterion 3.3**

Governing organization or nursing program records for resolution of formal complaints or formal grievances include evidence of:

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| --- | --- |
| a. | due process; and |
| b. | timely resolution in accordance with the governing organization or nursing program policies or procedures. |

### **Criterion 3.4**

Student records maintained by the nursing program are kept secure and are in compliance with applicable policies/procedures of the governing organization and regulatory agencies.

### **Criterion 3.5**

Changes in nursing program policies/procedures are clearly and consistently communicated to students in an effective and timely manner.

### **Criterion 3.6**

Student support services are commensurate with the needs of nursing students, regardless of location, methods of delivery, or program option.

### **Criterion 3.7**

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| a. | Learning and technology resources for nursing students are selected by the faculty and relevant to the educational level at which students are being prepared. |
| b. | Students are oriented to and receive support for learning and technology resources. |
| c. | Learning and technology resources are current and accessible regardless of location, methods of delivery, or program option. |

### **Criterion 3.8**

Students are informed of their responsibilities regarding any financial assistance.

### **Criterion 3.9**

Compliance with the Higher Education Reauthorization Act, Title IV eligibility and certification requirements is maintained, including having a:

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| a. | plan to improve the federal loan default rate, as applicable; and |
| b. | written, comprehensive federal student loan repayment program addressing student loan information, counseling, and monitoring. |

### **Criterion 3.10**

Federal financial aid record maintenance complies with federal guidelines.