Student Consumer Information

Accessibility Policy

Texas Health and Science University (THSU) is committed to making its website and all other web-based applications accessible for all users, including but not limited to the entire university community. We strive to implement and adhere to the inclusion of students, faculty, staff and guests. We have modeled our requirements after state and federal regulations. We strive to improve accessibility for our users and in order to do this, we remain focused on the most current policies and standards for creating and maintaining an accessible Web site. When and if THSU adds new sites, we will check for accessibility compliance and we continue to assess current sites to make sure they remain in compliance. 

Technology continues to advance and evolve, because of this we understand that the way web content is accessed, consumed and utilized changes extremely fast. We understand that websites that are in violation of standards can be shut down and because of this, our content at this time is under remediation. While Texas Health and Science University strives to fulfill both state and federal standards, we are currently undergoing accessibility compliance assessment for our website and web-based applications. This will allow us to improve and update our content.

Reporting an Issue If a user finds content to be difficult to use with assistive technology, please contact the THSU Website administrator. Please send your name, contact information, the accessibility issue you are experiencing, and the web site address or page where you are experiencing the accessibility issue at.

Email: it@thsu.edu
Phone Number: (512)-444-8082

Crime Awareness and Campus Security

Jeanne Clery Act
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Download Safety Report (PDF)

Introduction
Federal Public Law 102-26 (Jeanne Clery Act) and its extension in Public Law 110-315 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 requires that Universities and schools disclose security policies and procedures and campus crime statistics to prospective and enrolled students. This brochure establishes policies and procedures for Texas Health and Science University.

Additional information about the Jeanne Clery Act can be found at the U.S. Department of Education website:

Campus Safety

Texas Health and Science University is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students and staff. This brochure provides guidelines and advice that can contribute to this aim and encourage trust and effective communication in our educational community.

Cares Act Funding

Cares Act Signed Agreement 
HEERF III Funding Application 
Cares Act Funding thru September 30, 2020 

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, one hundred percent (100%) of the funds received under Section 314(c)(3) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. Proprietary Institution Grant Funds for Students Agreement

The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. Texas Health and Science University received the U.S. Department of Education Higher Education Proprietary Institution Grant Funds for Students, funded by the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, section 314 (c)(3). Texas Health and Science University received a total amount $51,714.00 of which $51,714.00 was be distributed to eligible Title IV students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 314(c)(3) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter). As of February 11, 2021, Texas Health and Science University has distributed $39,600.00 of CARES Act Funding. Additional funding is being reserved for future enrollments during the pandemic.

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 314(c)(3) of the CARES Act.
Texas Health and University identified 45 Title IV eligible students to receive the Emergency Cares Act Funding.

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 314(c)(3) of the CARES Act. Out of 45 Title IV eligible students 45 received Emergency Financial Aid Grant.

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 314(c)(3) of the CARES Act. Using the U.S. Department of Education general eligibility guidelines, Texas Health and Science University distributed CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as indicated below. Due to the low number of eligible students, an additional application was not required.

U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen (including a U. S. National or Permanent Resident) Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), to apply vsit www.fafsa.ed.gov Not be on financial aid suspension during the current term (spring 2021)

Was enrolled for at least 3 eligible credit hours or more in an eligible degree or certificate program for the Spring 2021 Semester

Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants. Students should check the THSU web page for any additional information pertaining to the emergency funds. Texas Health and Science University will notify eligible students if additional emergency funds become available. For further information or questions, please email faid@thsu.edu or call 512-444-8082, Ext 107.

       
  Undergrad-Pell Recipients
EFC Amount Awarded # Students Total Award
0 3172 5 15860
803 1367 1 1367
4629 1000 1 1000
Total   7 18227
       
  Non-Pell  Recipients    
       
EFC Amount Awarded # Students Total Award
0-7000 760 24 18240
7001-12000 613 1 613
12001-20000 504 5 2520
> 20000      
Total   30 21373
       
Grand Total   37 39600