The Higher Education Act of 1965 and The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 require colleges and universities that receive Title IV funds to disclose certain specific information about the institution, student financial assistance, health and safety, and student outcomes to students, employees, and the general public.
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
Per U.S. Federal Regulations, §668.43 (2019 Rule), and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Manual version 19.2, Tompkins Cortland Community College provides the following disclosure related to the educational requirements for professional licensure and certification.
New York State values its licensed and certified professionals. For the protection of its citizens, each license and certificate has requirements that individuals must meet in order to be licensed or certified in New York State. SUNY's academic programs leading to licensure or certification are carefully designed to meet and exceed these State requirements. This is a role SUNY plays in protecting the public. Other states frequently have their own requirements. Enrolled students and prospective students – who wish to seek licensure or certification related to the fields listed below-- are strongly encouraged to contact their State’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice. We encourage you to talk to the department chairperson of the program if you plan to practice in a State other than New York after graduation.
Tompkins Cortland Community College cannot determine whether its curriculum in the following areas will be sufficient to meet the appropriate licensure and certification requirements of other States and US Territories outside of New York:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
MSCHE requires that “institutions meet rigorous and comprehensive accreditation standards, assuring students and the public of excellence in higher education.” MSCHE affirms “the quality of higher education through peer review, assessment, and evaluation. An institution is accredited when the educational community has confirmed through self-reflection and peer review that its mission is achieved and progress is made toward institutional goals. Accredited institutions pursue excellence and innovation at all levels through ongoing quality assurance, improvement, innovation, and systematic, periodic, and sustained assessment.” (2025, Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation | Fourteenth Edition, Middle States Commission of Higher Education)
Nursing A.A.S.
States where TC3 can confirm our program meets licensure requirements: New York
States and Territories where TC3 can confirm our program does not meet licensure requirements: None
States and Territories where can TC3 has not determined if our program meets licensure requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, US Virgin
Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Chemical Dependency A.A.S.
States where TC3 can confirm our program meets licensure requirements: New York
States and Territories where TC3 can confirm our program does not meet licensure requirements: None
States and Territories where can TC3 has not determined if our program meets licensure requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, US Virgin
Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
For more information in obtaining the NY State Licensure, visit https://oasas.ny.gov/credentialing
Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificate
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to make a determination whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified. The Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificate program at Tompkins Cortland Community College is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State.
For more information in obtaining the NY State Licensure, visit https://oasas.ny.gov/credentialing
CollegeNow Concurrent Enrollment
The CollegeNow Concurrent Enrollment program is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), P.O. Box 578 Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Website: www.nacep.org. NACEP accreditation distinguishes high-quality concurrent enrollment programs administered by institutions of higher education throughout the nation.
CollegeNow has been accredited by NACEP since 2009. The last reaffirmation of accreditation was in 2024, after completion of a self-study process. The next reaccreditation evaluation is due in 2030-31.
General Institutional Information
- Programs of Study at Tompkins Cortland Community College
- Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
- Student Diversity
- Withdrawal
- Faculty and Instructional Personnel
- Student Activities
- Career Services
- Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act | TC3 EADA Report
- Non-Discrimination Statement
- Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Voter Registration Information
Student Outcomes
- Retention, Graduation, and Transfer-out Rates
- Financial Information
- Job Placement for Graduates (based on annual Graduate Survey)
- Tompkins Cortland Community College does not offer athletically related student aid, teacher preparation, or graduate courses.
Privacy
- Privacy of Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Tompkins Cortland Community College Information Security Protocol (pdf)
- Board Policy, Computer Information Security Policy (5/2007) (pdf)
- SARA Records Retention Schedule for Tompkins Cortland Community College
Instructional Facilities
Financial Aid and Assistance Information
- Tuition and Fees / Cost of Attendence
- Federal Grants
- Federal Loans
- State Aid Available
- TC3 Foundation scholarships
- Net Price Calculator
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy
- Textbook Information
Rules Related to Financial Aid
Refund Information
- Tuition Refund Policy
- Financial Aid Refund Availability (Title IV)
- Return of Title IV funds (R2T4) policy for withdrawal
Academic and Transfer Policies
- Transfer of Credit Policies (transferring credits from another institution to Tompkins Cortland Community College)
- Articulation agreements: Transfer agreements with four-year colleges/universities
- Academic Policies
Non-Academic policies
- Copyright Infringement − Policies and Sanctions
- Non-Academic Code of Conduct
- Computer Use including copyright