ASUN maintains the highest integrity to ensure and refrains from providing commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance. Additionally, ASUN will not utilize high-pressure recruitment tactics to enroll students. ASUN follows the regulations set forth by the Department of Education (34 C.F.R 668.71-668.75 and 668.14).
ASUN provides information to employees that is compliant with program integrity requirements consistent with the regulations issued by ED [Department of Education] (34 C.F.R 668.71-668.75 and 668.14) related to restrictions on misrepresentation, recruitment, and payment of incentive compensation. This applies to the educational institution itself and its agents including third-party lead generators, marketing firms, or companies that own or operate the educational institution. As part of efforts to eliminate unfair, deceptive, and abusive marketing aimed at Service members, educational institutions will:
(1) Ban inducements, including any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimis [defined as "an insignificant amount"] to any individual or entity, or its agents including third-party lead generators or marketing firms other than salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in conformity with all applicable laws for the purpose of securing enrollments of Service members or obtaining access to TA funds. Educational institution sponsored scholarships or grants and tuition reductions available to military students are permissible
(2) Refrain from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including TA funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance;
(3) Refrain from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service members enrollments.
The purpose of the federal student loan program is to provide the best possible loan terms for students and parents who borrow to help finance higher education. ASU-Newport students and families receive trustworthy, reliable guidance from our institution about financial aid. The following guidelines are a framework to provide the best possible loan servicing for the students served by ASU-Newport and to avoid conflicts or the appearance of conflicts of interest.
ASUN ensures that ASUN staff members follow the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding (referenced below). Additionally, the institution directs Service members to speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling the student in the institution.
Per DoD MOU paragraph 4.d.
(1) Approved Courses. If an eligible Service member decides to use TA, educational institutions will enroll him or her only after the TA is approved by the individual’s Service. Service members will be solely responsible for all tuition costs without this prior approval. This requirement does not prohibit an educational institution from pre-registering a Service member in a course in order to secure a slot in the course. If a school enrolls the Service member before the appropriate Service approves Military TA, then the Service member could be responsible for the tuition. All Military TA must be requested and approved prior to the start date of the course. The Military TA is approved on a course-by-course basis and only for the specific course(s) and class dates that a Service member requests. If a military student “self-identifies” their eligibility and the Service has not approved the funding, then the Service member will be solely responsible for all tuition costs, not the Service.
To read more about the rate of tuition for veterans, refer to page 234 of the Academic Catalog.
ASUN’s Director of Financial Aid is the point of contact and management controls in place to ensure that a financial aid advisor and/or loan counselor is trained and qualified prior to the offering, recommending, arranging, signing-up, dispersing, or enrolling Service members for federal or private student loans. Click here to view the Director of Financial Aid job description.
All ASUN students, including Service Members, are able to access https://www.asun.edu/financial_aid to learn more about financial aid at ASUN.
ASUN's student loan Cohort Default is located at www.asun.edu under the About Us section on the Federal Compliance section. To learn more about ASUN's Cohort Default rate, click here.
ASUN's Office of Financial Aid utilizes one policy for refunds (Title IV, TA funds, and other payments). For more information about the policy as published in the Academic Catalog, click here and review pages 233-234.
On page 235 in the Academic Catalog, the process for handling when students are activated for military service. To read more about the policy, click here.
ASUN has several programs with programmatic accreditations. To learn more about accreditations, click here.
CIP: 51.0909 Degree Code: 4890 Program Name: Surgical Technology TC
CIP: 51.0909 Degree Code: 0835 Program Name: Surgical Technology AAS
Accrediting Body: CAAHEP Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Evidence: See the exhibit titled, ASUN Surgical Technology Program Guide, page 2.
ASUN has several programs that require professional credentials and/or licensure (see the list below). For additional information, contact .
Narrative – Early Childhood Development Program (CDA licensure)
The Early Childhood Development Program is designed to prepare students with coursework and practicum experiences that will aid in enhancing the quality of childcare. This program prepares students for the Child Development Associate (CDA) licensure which is a nationally recognized credential in early childhood education. The CDA is issued through The Council for Professional Recognition. Students who complete ASUN’s Early Childhood certificate of proficiency or technical certificate meet all necessary requirements to earn the CDA including the development of the CDA professional portfolio.
See exhibits entitled, Early Childhood Development ECH 1303 Practicum I Syllabus, page 1 and Early Childhood Development ECH 1313 Practicum II Syllabus, page 1.
Narrative - Associate of Science in Education (ASE)
The goal of the teacher education program at Arkansas State University-Newport (ASUN) is to prepare future educators who are knowledgeable about the issues that directly affect the American education system in the 21st century. ASUN is committed to the initial phase of the preparation of teachers who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the learning needs of students in culturally diverse American schools. The mission of the teacher education program is to enable those students who are committed to pursuing a career in teaching a seamless transition from the two-year college into a four-year program of study at any of Arkansas’ bachelor’s degree-granting universities. ASUN’s education program objectives align with those of Arkansas State University and the University of Central Arkansas whose programs are accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
The ASE enables students to be eligible for the paraprofessional title. The Arkansas Department of Education states “all Title I paraprofessionals must have completed two years of study at an institution of higher education, 60 semester credit hours at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or obtained an associate’s degree”. Furthermore, all licensed teachers must pass the Praxis exam specific to his/her area of teacher licensure. ASUN is a certified testing center for Praxis exams.
See Evidence entitled, ASE EDU 2023 Introduction to Education Syllabus, pages 1 and 6.
Narrative – Certificate of Proficiency Commercial Driver Training
The Commercial Driver Training program prepares students to test for the Class A Commercial Driver License Exam. This seven (7) student semester credit hour course covers motor operation, such as drive trains, brakes, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, suspension, steering, and coupling; shift patterns, securing loads, close-quarters maneuvering, over the road driving, laws, and regulations, logbooks, bill of lading, and trip reports. Safety is emphasized throughout the course. Practical application is provided through field exercises and road trips. The course consists of a combination of classroom, lab, and driving time. A syllabus indicated the MSA is the Class A CDL Exam is provided as evidence.
Narrative – Technical Certificate Cosmetology
The Cosmetology program provides the advanced application of theoretical concepts, hygiene, and sanitation in the practice of hairdressing, manicuring, and esthetics. Advance instruction and supervised experience in all aspects of cosmetology including the application of knowledge to give the client full service through the management and shop deportment. As evidence, each student is provided a copy of the Arkansas State Board of Health Rules for Cosmetology in Arkansas which outlines the exams necessary for board approval.
Narrative – Certified Nursing Assistant (CP)
The Certified Nursing Assistant Program is designed to prepare students with theory and practicum experience that will develop the knowledge and skills needed to work in long-term care facilities. This program prepares students for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure which is a nationally recognized credential. Students who complete ASUN’s Certified Nursing Assistant certificate of proficiency meet all necessary requirements to sit for the CNA exam. See the exhibit titled, CNA1507 Master Syllabus, page 1.
Narrative—Surgical Technology (TC) and (AAS)
The Surgical Technology Program is designed to prepare students with theory and practicum experience that will develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as surgical technologists. This program prepares students for the Certified Surgical Technologist licensure which is a nationally recognized credential. Graduates of ASUN’s Surgical Technology technical certificate or associate of applied science certificate meet all necessary requirements to sit for the CST exam. See the exhibit titled, ASUN Surgical Technology Program Guide, page 2.
Narrative—Practical Nursing (TC)
The ASUN Practical Nursing Program prepares students to take the professional nursing licensure exam (NCLEX-PN) upon successful completion of the classroom and clinical coursework. The curriculum is based on an 11-month (three semesters) plan for full-time students, who have completed all general education pre-requisite courses. After successful completion of pre-requisite general education coursework, students are eligible to apply for acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program. Acceptance to this program is dependent upon meeting the admission criteria and available space. See the exhibit titled, ASUN Nursing Department Student Handbook, pages 10, 18-19.
Narrative—Traditional Registered Nursing (AAS)
The ASUN Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares students to take the professional nursing licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) upon successful completion of the classroom and clinical coursework. The curriculum is based on a 2-year (four-semester) plan for full-time students, who have completed all general education, pre-requisite, and co-requisite courses. After successful completion of pre-requisite general education coursework, students are eligible to apply for acceptance into the Associate of AAS Registered Nursing Program. Acceptance to this program is dependent upon meeting the admission criteria and available space. See the exhibit titled, ASUN Nursing Department Student Handbook, pages 13, 20-21.
Narrative—Registered Nursing (AAS)
The Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC) was created in 2004 to provide an option for licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs) living in rural areas of Arkansas to complete their Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree and attempt the licensing exam to become a registered nurse (RN). ARNEC was created to address a critical workforce need in rural Arkansas and allowed LPN/LVNs to continue working while obtaining their education. Upon successful completion of the program, students may sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. See the exhibit titled, ARNEC Program Guide Final Draft, page 5.
Narrative—Emergency Medical Technician (CP)
The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. ASUN’s EMT program delivers the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. ASUN’s EMT program meets the requirements of the Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services, and the guidelines of the Department of Transportation. Completion of the program will allow the student to take the National Certification Exam at their level of training. Criminal background checks are required for all EMT students prior to testing. See the exhibit titled, EMT Handbook, pages 5-6.
ASUN provides guided pathways/degree plans to all students, including Service members. The guided pathways/degree plans serve as an academic plan that details the courses needed for completion of certificates and degrees. Examples of the guided pathways/degree can be found at https://files.asun.edu/degreeplans/guided_pathways/2020-21_Pathways/ . Additional information about Student Responsibility for Graduation can be found in the Academic Catalog on page 223; click here to access the Academic Catalog.
ASUN follows its published transfer credit process (as outlined in the ASUN Academic Catalog) for all students including Service members. The transfer credit process can be found on the following pages 171 ACTS Course Transfer and 194 Transfer Credit Policy, and pages 224-226 Transfer Credit Evaluation Process in the ASUN Academic Catalog at https://files.asun.edu/academics/catalogs/ASUN_2020-2021_Academic_Course_Catalog_Spring.pdf . ASUN also outlines transfer policies on the website; click here to access the transfer page.
ASUN has signed articulation agreements with a variety of four-year institutions. To view the articulation agreements, click here.
Below are the points of contact for veterans and support services.
Title IV funds: Director of Financial Aid-Stacey Dunlap
Veteran Benefits: Dean for Student Success and Registrar-Dr. Allen Mooneyhan
Student Support: Director for Student Support and Engagement-Samantha Harris
Career Services: Director for Career Services-Altonius Peterson
ASUN follows its institutional policies as well as policies set forth by the Department of Defense regarding readmission to the institution.
ASUN Policy
For readmissions, ASUN follows the transfer student process as listed in the Academic Catalog for all ASUN students including Service members. The transfer process can be found on the following pages 171 ACTS Course Transfer and 194 Transfer Credit Policy, and pages 224-226 Transfer Credit Evaluation Process in the ASUN Academic Catalog; click here to access the Academic Catalog.
ASUN also evaluates Satisfactory Academic Progress for students who are readmitted. For more information about the SAP policy, click here.
DOD Readmission Policy