In compliance with the provisions of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (45 CRF 86), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504.104.7 and 104.8 A and B (PL93-112), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, and Skyline College policy, the College Financial Aid Office does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the determination of financial aid eligibility.

This Act requires educational institutions to provide: access to official education records directly related to the student; an opportunity for a hearing to challenge such records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate; that the College must obtain the written consent of the student before releasing personally identifiable information about the student except to those persons or agencies specified by the Act; and that these rights extend to present and former students of the college.

The Act provides that the College may release certain types of "Directory Information" unless the student submits a request in writing to the Director of Financial Aid that certain or all such information not be released without his/her consent. Such restriction will remain in effect until a written request from the student is submitted to the Director to remove it.
"Directory Information" in the San Mateo County Community College District includes: (1)student's name and city of residence; (2)participation in recognized activities and sports; (3)dates of enrollment; (4)degrees and awards received; (5)the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended; and (6)height and weight of members of athletic teams.

A copy of the College Policy, FERPA and other pertinent information and forms are available in the Office of Admissions and Records during normal business hours.

Skyline College is approved by the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the recognized local accrediting agency, which is affiliated with the Federation of Regional Accrediting Commissions of Higher Education. The Office of Private Postsecondary Education also approves Skyline College to offer courses to U.S. Veterans for collection of veterans' benefits. The accreditation reports and approval are available for review in the Office of the President.

Complete information about all degree and certificate programs are available in the Skyline College Catalog. This is a reference about program requirements for all educational programs. Class schedules are printed and available several months before each semester begins. Students select courses each term to advance toward completion of a degree or certificate. The current and prior year Skyline College Catologs and current Class Schedule are available online at https://websmart.smccd.edu/.

Comprehensive information about College policies is available in the College Catalog.

The library, the learning center, media services, computer and science labs, a bookstore, physical education equipment, and other academically related facilities are available for coursework and study. Special equipment and assistance is available for disabled students through the Disabled Student Services Office.

Skyline College prohibits the use, possession, sale or distribution of alcohol, narcotics, dangerous or illegal drugs or other controlled substances, as defined in California statutes, on District or College property or at any function sponsored by the District or College. Students found to be in violation of the drug-free campus policy on any district property will be subject to disciplinary measures up to and including possible cancellation of registration. The College Health Center will provide information pertaining to the health risks and effects associated with alcohol and narcotics or other dangerous or illegal drugs. Students may be referred to various outside agencies for enrollment in a drug recovery program.

STUDENT LOAN CODE OF CONDUCT- To view SMCCCD's policy visit our financial aid handbook