Consumer Information

Student Right to Know

In 2008, the Higher Education Opportunity Act became law, reauthorizing the Higher Education Act for the first time since 1998. This law is intended to help students and parents become more informed when making decisions about higher education. With this goal in mind, RCSJ developed a webpage to better educate students, parents, and the College community. For more information about the Higher Education Opportunity Act, refer to the U.S. Department of Education 

The pages on this site contain disclosures in the following categories:

Following the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, information on athletic program participation rates and financial support is reported annually by Rowan College South Jersey and is available through the U.S. Department of Education. For a paper copy of the report, contact:              

  • Gloucester Campus
    Brian Rowan, Executive Director of Athletics
    1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ  08080
  • Cumberland Campus
    Jonathan DiJamco, Director of Athletics
    3322 College Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360

Last Updated: November 17, 2025 

          Student Achievement

This information makes available to students and the general public fair, accurate, and complete information, including student performance in academic programs, completion and graduation rates, retention rates, placement and employment rates, and performance on licensing exams as appropriate.  

The Parent and Student Consumer Information Act (P.L. 2021, c.349), a law originally passed in 2009, requires institutions to provide information to the public concerning student loan indebtedness, cost of attendance, graduation rates, and faculty composition.

A student may file directly with the relevant Accreditation, State, and Federal agencies that investigate discrimination/harassment charges in addition to utilizing internal procedures.       

An external complaint must be filed directly with the appropriate agency.       

Accreditation Agency:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1007 North Orange Street
4th Floor, MB #166
Wilmington, DE 19801
(267) 284-5000                      

State Agency:

Division on New Jersey Civil Rights

Federal Agency:

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
National Call Center: 1-800-669-4000

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)

SARA seal

Overview 

Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). SARA is a national agreement that establishes standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. 

Through participation in SARA, RCSJ is authorized to offer online and distance education to students located in other SARA member states, subject to applicable requirements and limitations. 

Applicability of SARA 

SARA applies to distance education activity conducted across state lines. It does not apply to on-ground instruction or to distance education activity conducted within the State of New Jersey. 

Student Location 

RCSJ determines the location of students for purposes of state authorization and related disclosures based on institutional policies and applicable regulations. 

Additional Information 

Students seeking additional information about SARA may visit the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) website. 

If Rowan College of South Jersey is placed on SARA provisional status, information required by SARA policy will be published on this page. 

Overview 

RCSJ maintains procedures for the resolution of student complaints. Students are expected to attempt to resolve concerns through institutional processes before seeking external review. 

Student complaints relating to distance education offered under NC‑SARA are addressed through a two-step process: 

  1. Institutional review 
  2. External review, if necessary 

Step 1: Institutional Complaint Process 

Students must first follow RCSJ’s internal complaint or grievance procedures. 

Information about institutional complaint processes is available through the Student Handbook and applicable college policies. 

Step 2: External Complaint Process 

If a complaint related to distance education is not resolved through institutional procedures, students may seek external review. 

New Jersey SARA Portal Entity 
The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) serves as the SARA portal agency for the State of New Jersey and is responsible for final resolution of complaints for participating institutions. 

Students may contact: 

Office of the Secretary of Higher Education 
PO Box 542 
Trenton, NJ 08625 
Phone: (609) 292‑4310 

Complaints must first be submitted to the institution. External review occurs only after the institutional process has been completed. 

Types of Complaints Covered 

Complaints considered under SARA processes may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Accuracy of information about programs, costs, or outcomes 
  • Accuracy of recruitment or marketing materials 
  • Whether coursework meets professional licensure requirements 
  • Operation of distance education programs 

Additional Complaint Contacts 

Students may also contact the following entities, as applicable: 

  • Accrediting Body: Middle States Commission on Higher Education 
  • State Consumer Protection Agencies: As applicable based on student location