• Associate of Arts
• Associate of General Studies
• Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Important Information

Residency Statement
The following statement describes the procedure for determining in-state and out-of-state tuition.

1. Residents of Oklahoma and Texas counties bordering Arkansas may be eligible for the Arkansas resident tuition rate. Please consult with Student Services for more information.
2. Individuals employed by a business or corporation located in Arkansas may be considered Arkansas residents for tuition purposes.

Institutional Refund Policy
A pro rata refund based on the total length of course will apply to students who are veterans. Refunds of tuition are made according to the following schedule.

Bookstore Refunds
Refunds may be made for books under the following conditions:

1. The amount paid for the book will be refunded if the class does not make. Students must contact the bookstore and request a refund within one week of notification that the class has not made.
2. Exchanges will be made on books received erroneously. The bookstore must be notified within two days of the first class meeting.
3. Refunds will be made on books if the class is dropped and a request for refund is made within two days after the first class meeting.
4. Refunds will be made on books containing publisher or printing errors. As soon as these are discovered, the item should be returned to the bookstore for a refund.

ANY BOOK RETURNED FOR REFUND OR EXCHANGE MUST NOT BE WRITTEN IN OR ABUSED IN ANY WAY. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR SEALED SOFTWARE PACKAGES THAT HAVE BEEN OPENED.

Kimball Library
Kimball Library, located on the DeQueen campus, is designed to function as a study and research center for the College. The materials for study and research include books, periodicals, and videos. These are selected to support the curriculum and to serve the instructional needs of students and faculty.
Kimball Library is open to all Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas students.
The Library is open Monday through Friday; hours vary per semester. Accomodations can be made for those individuals unable to come to the library (i.e. materials can be mailed, etc.). Please contact Marilyn Archer for more information.

Bookstore
Books and other materials can be mailed to the student if necessary. Please contact René O'Neal for more information.

Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available on an "as needed" basis. Please contact Denise Hammond or see the CCCUA catalog for more information.

Course Cancellation Policy
It is the policy of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas that no Internet course will be cancelled as long as there is at least one student enrolled.

Student Grievance Procedures

It is CCCUA’s belief that most problems can best be resolved with personal discussion.
If you have a complaint about the way things are being handled at CCCUA, please
try to discuss your feelings with your Instructor, Advisor, or Counselor. However, as a
part of due process, the following steps should be used in any formal complaint or
grievance:

1. You must present your complaint in written form within five (5) working days of the
alleged incident to the Dean of Student Services; you must include the specific
grievance/complaint and specific remedies sought.

2. The Dean has five (5) working days in which to investigate and respond in written
form.

3. If not satisfied, you may appeal within five (5) working days to the Student Appeals
Committee who must respond in writing within five (5) working days.

4. If you are not satisfied with this result, an appeal may be made within five (5)
working days to the Vice Chancellor, who will hear the complaint and render a
decision within ten (10) working days.

Accommodations for special needs are on an as-needed, individual basis. Interpreters,
readers, note-takers, etc., can be made available to assist in the hearing and appeals
process. Please contact the Counselor/ADA coordinator to request accommodations.

Student Grade Appeal Procedure

1. If you believe an error in a grade has occurred, you should formally initiate a review of the grade no later than three weeks after the beginning of the next semester (fall or spring).
   
   
2. It will be your responsibility to verify with the instructor the accuracy of the recorded grade-book scores and the listed grade as the first step in the process. If the issue is not satisfactorily resolved, the formal appeal process is to be initiated at this point.

   Formal Appeal Process

3. If the grade differences have not been resolved through discussion with the instructor, and the student seeks additional mediation, the student, in the first three weeks of the semester, must initiate the appeal process by the following procedures:
   
   The student must submit a letter requesting a review to the Dean of Technology and Workforce Development, with a copy to the instructor and the Vice-President. The Dean has the responsibility to confer with the instructor concerning the documentation of the grade for its completeness and accuracy. The Dean will notify the student in writing of the grade status within ten (10) days of receiving the student's request.
   
   
4. If the student wishes further appeal, the student must request, in writing, a formal review by mid-term. This review will be conducted by the Student Appeals Committee.
   
   
5. At the hearing, the instructor and the student may both make individual presentations, and the Appeals Committee may ask questions and seek clarification. A final written decision will be provided by the Committee and, in the event of a grade change, the final grade will be recorded by the Registrar as directed by the Dean. This procedure shall be completed by the end of the semester in which the grade is appealed.

Student Appeals Committee

The Student Appeals Committee exists to review and make recommendations regarding matters of student grievances/appeals. The Committee meets only by actual need. The members include the Dean of Technology and Workforce Development (Chair), Business Manager or designee, two faculty members, and the President of the Student Senate.

Financial Aid Appeals Committee

The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will hear appeals related to financial assistance for students. Members of this committee include the Business Manager, the Vice-President and Dean of Academic & Student Services, Dean of Technology, the President of the Student Senate, and an Instructor/Advisor. Meetings of this committee are called as needed.

1. Complete an online application form or download print version and submit to:
   
   
   Office of Admissions
   Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
   P.O. Box 960
   DeQueen, Arkansas 71832
   
   
2. Provide proof of graduation from high school, or equivalent certificate.
3. Have a transcript of all previous high school and college work mailed or faxed from the school where credit was earned to Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas; hand-carried transcripts cannot be accepted.
4. Provide proof of immunization against measles and rubella. This requirement is mandatory for those students born after January 1, 1957.
5. Take placement tests as required. Submit ACT or SAT scores or take the ASSET test administered at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. Students must complete all required tests before registering for classes. No transcripts or tests are required for some non-credit community service courses.

Course Orientation Opportunities
An online tutorial will be available. Currently, we consider all courses straight forward enough that they can be successfully completed without an orientation.

Distance Education