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Federal Information

Federal Tax Benefits

The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 created several new tax benefits for families to assist with college expenses.

To determine your eligibility for any of these benefits, you should consult a qualified tax adviser or the IRS at www.irs.gov or 800.829.1040.

Federal Disclosure Requirements

According to federal regulations, institutions must disclose certain information to enrolled students, prospective students, parents, and employees. Find a list of available disclosures, a brief description, and contact, department, and phone numbers where detailed information can be located.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Doane University is required by federal regulations to define and monitor standards of satisfactory academic progress for students who are receiving or wish to receive Title IV Federal Financial Aid. 

Code of Conduct

The Higher Education Opportunity Act conditions the eligibility of educational institutions to participate in Title IV programs on the development of and compliance with a DOANE CODE OF CONDUCT which prohibits conflicts of interest for its financial aid personnel.  Doane University’s Officers, employees and its agents are required to comply with this code of conduct.

Withdrawals and Returning Federal Aid

Doane University is required by federal regulations to calculate the percentage of federal aid to return to the Dept. of Education if a student withdraws prior to completing their enrollment period.

Technology Policies and Guidelines

Complaint Procedure

The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education is responsible for responding to formal complaints against public, independent non-profit, and most proprietary institutions of higher education that offer degrees in Nebraska