Consumer and Disclosure Information

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to students. The following information is disclosed to you as a student at Everett Community College (EvCC) in compliance with federal law. For additional information, including requesting a paper copy of any materials, please call the appropriate office or visit the indicated websites.

Academic Programs and Accreditations

Information concerning EvCC’s current educational programs and course descriptions includes information about instructional, laboratory, and other physical facilities that relate to the academic programs, as well as faculty and other instructional personnel.

We invite you to view the EvCC Core Learning Outcomes, and program level outcomes are available on each department website.

Details about accreditation and related initiatives are regularly updated and published on the main website.

Policies and procedures related to academic governance and Faculty Senate are available through the Office of Instruction Services.

Achievement Benchmarks

Everett Community College benchmarks our students' achievements against three national peers and three regional peers. This data is used by the College for continuous improvement of policies and procedures related to student success

Alcohol and Other Drug Policy

The Drug Free Campus Policy  outlines the College's current standards, and the Annual Security Report (Clery Report) provides information about alcohol and other drug health risks, drug alcohol laws and penalties, and campus alcohol and other drug education and counseling resources. Additional information specifically addressing student conduct related to alcohol and other drugs can be found in the EvCC Student Rights, Responsibilities & Policies.

Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log

Information regarding public safety at EvCC is provided in the Annual Security Report. A digital copy is available on our Campus Safety and Security website.  To obtain a paper copy of the Security Report or the crime log, contact EvCC’s Security Office at 425-388-9990.

Emergency action plan information is available through the Office of Emergency Management and Preparedness, the Emergency Response and Management Plan  and the Emergency Closure Policy.

EvCC makes available the statement advising the campus community about registered sex offenders on campus. 

College Navigator

General consumer information can be found about Everett Community College using the National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator .

Copyright Infringement and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Policies and Sanctions

The following links provide information about EvCC policies and sanctions related to copyright infringement and unauthorized data file sharing, including disciplinary action taken against students who engage in illegal downloading or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using EvCC’s information technology systems. The information also includes a notice that informs students that unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material may subject the students to civil and criminal liabilities. A summary of the penalties for violation of federal copyright laws is also provided.

• Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy 
• Acceptable Use Policy 
• Compliance with Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Copyright Requirements 

Cost of Attendance and Disclosure Statement

You can view the latest estimates concerning the cost of attending EvCC. These costs include tuition and fees, books and supplies, living expenses, transportation, and any additional costs for a program in which the student is enrolled or expresses an interest.

The average cost to educate a resident full-time community or technical college student for the 2023-24 academic year is $15,894.  Students pay an average of $3,633 in tuition toward this cost. The remaining $12,261 is an “opportunity pathway” provided by the State and is funded by state taxes and other sources. The amounts shown are averages for a full-time, resident student. The actual tuition a student pays will vary due to credit load, residency status and other factors.

Students may use the Net Price calculator to estimate their cost of attendance. The estimates provided by this calculator apply to full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students only. These estimates do not represent a final determination, or actual award, of financial assistance or a final net price; they are only estimates based on price of attendance and financial aid provided to students in 2020-21. Price of attendance and financial aid availability change year to year. These estimates shall not be binding on the Secretary of Education, the institution of higher education, or the State. Please click here to access the Net Price calculator.

Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations

Federal law provides that a student who has been convicted of an offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving financial aid shall not be eligible to receive any federal or institutional grant, loan, or work assistance. Use this link to access the separate, written notice of the penalties for drug violations provided to students upon enrollment.

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office website includes information about need-based and non-need-based federal, state, local, private, and institutional financial assistance programs available to students; eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for aid; criteria for selecting recipients and determining amount of award; methods and frequency of disbursements of aid; financial aid terms and conditions, including terms applicable to employment provided as part of a financial aid package; rights and responsibilities of students receiving Title IV, HEA loans; the availability of financial aid for study abroad programs; how financial aid is handled when students withdraw; and whom to contact for questions regarding financial aid.

Graduation and Retention and Transfer Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)

Graduation data of degree-seeking, full-time undergraduate students and retention and transfer rate information for EvCC students is available at the IPEDS Data Center . General EvCC data is posted on the Institutional Research page.

Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)

In compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, information on men’s and women’s athletic programs at EvCC is available . A paper copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the EvCC Athletic Department at 425-388-9328.

Limitation of Liability

The college’s total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.

Placement of Graduates

The Higher Education Act Gainful Employment and Graduation Rate Data is provided by the Office of Institutional Research.

Privacy of Student Records (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that gives students the right to review their education records, to request amendment of their records, to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information, and to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information is available regarding student rights under FERPA in the Admission area of the EvCC site. If you have any questions about your rights under FERPA, please contact the Registrar at 425-388-9211.

Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal, and Return of Title IV, HEA Financial Aid

If a student withdraws or drops a course, EvCC will adhere to its official College refund policy.

Services for Students with Disabilities

The Center for Disability Services (CDS) provides support services for students with documented disabilities.

Sources and Uses of All Institutional Revenue (HB1795 Disclosure Statement)

All Washington State Community and Technical Colleges are required to post the sources of all institutional revenue  received during the prior academic or fiscal year, including but not limited to state, federal, local and private sources, as well as the uses of tuition revenue collected during the prior academic or fiscal year by program category as determined by the office of financial management. More information can be found at Washington State Board for Community and Techinical College's website . 

Student Body Diversity

The number of undergraduate students who receive a Federal Pell Grant   is available through the College Navigator site.

Textbook Information/Required Course Materials

Required textbooks and course material information is found on the EvCC Bookstore page. The site can be used  to purchase or compare textbook prices.

Title IV Student Complaint Process

The Higher Education Act (HEA) prohibits an institution of higher education from engaging in a “substantial misrepresentation of the nature of its educational program, its financial charges, or the employability of its graduates.” 20 U.S.C. §1094(c)(3)(A). Further, each state must have “a process to review and appropriately act on complaints concerning the institution including enforcing applicable state laws.”  34 C.F.R. § 600.9.

The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) maintains a process to investigate complaints of this nature brought by community and technical college students in the state of Washington. For information, contact SBCTC Student Services, PO Box 42495, Olympia, WA 98504-2495, ballinder@sbctc.edu, 360-704-4315 or visit sbctc.edu.

Vaccination Policies

EvCC offers programs that may have vaccination requirements, depending on each program of study. Please refer to the program requirements for information. EvCC does not have a requirement of vaccination for all students.

Veterans' Readmission

EvCC readmits veterans who left college in order to perform military service according to the Veterans' Readmission Process.

Voter Registration

Information on voting in local, state, and federal elections, including registration procedures are found on the Washington Secretary of State website.