Consumer Disclosures

• All financial assistance programs available

There are several federal financial aid programs that eligible students may participate in while a student at MedQuest College; most well-known are the Pell Grant, and Direct Student Loan Programs. MedQuest College also accepts the following programs from the state of Kentucky: College Access Program (CAP) Grant and Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES). Programs can be based on need and non-need. Also, some other less known programs are available to those who qualify. A specific program is offered to dependents (under 24 years of age) that lost a parent or guardian as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. More information regarding financial aid programs may be obtained through numerous US Department of Education websites. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa is the primary source of information. 

Publications designed by the US Department of Education can be found at www.studentloans.gov and www.ifap.ed.gov. You may also call for information at 1-800-433-3243 (1-800-4-finaid). Social network sites are available. Through the above contacts, all procedures, forms, entrance and exit counseling forms may be located. Of course, our financial aid office is available to assist you with the process of applying for financial aid. Always feel free to contact Andre Downing, Financial Aid Director, at 502-245-6177 or at adowning@medquestcollege.edu.

MedQuest College participates in the Federal Student Aid Direct loan program. Federal Direct Loans are available to those who are eligible. Eligibility is determined after the completion of the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Students can learn more about their rights and responsibilities as borrowers in the Federal Direct Loan Program by visiting www.studentloans.gov or by calling 1-800-4-FED AID (1-800-433-3243).

MedQuest College degree-seeking students are eligible for the College Access Program (CAP) Grant administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. For more information and how to apply, please visit https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/cap?main=1.

MedQuest College gladly accepts the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES). For more information, please visit https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/kees?main=1.

MedQuest College recognizes that private education loans are available to prospective borrowers and makes an effort to disclose all information regarding the eligibility for loans and other assistance under the Title IV, HEA programs to such borrowers. Full disclosure of Federal aid programs (including the terms and conditions of the Title IV, HEA program loans) provides prospective borrowers with the information necessary to make well-informed decisions regarding their educational funding. As always, individuals may contact the MedQuest College Financial Aid Office at adowning@medquestcollege.edu or 502-245-6177 to learn more.

• Terms and conditions of the Title IV, HEA loans

Terms and conditions of Federal Student Loans (Direct and Direct PLUS Loans) are listed on the Master Promissory Note signed by a borrower accepting the loan.

• Criteria for selecting recipients and for determining award amount

Students who have completed a financial aid file and have met with our Financial Aid department are reviewed for financial aid eligibility. Award amounts for Direct Loans are determined by the remaining eligibility from need and budget limits. Pell Grant EFC (estimated family contribution) determines Pell Grant eligibility. MedQuest College currently does not offer Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) or campus-based awards.

A financial aid award is determined by first establishing a standard budget, or cost of education. Using a set of formulae developed by the U.S. Congress, called the Federal Methodology, a calculation of a student’s resources and expected family contribution (EFC), if applicable, is determined. The difference between a student’s cost of attendance and the student’s personal and family contribution constitutes that student’s financial need. Under no circumstance may financial aid exceed a student’s cost of attendance.

MedQuest College’s Financial Aid department makes awards which, when added to the funds that are expected from students, their spouses, their families, and other available sources, should enable students to meet the basic costs of attending MedQuest College.

Educational Loans make up an important part of many aid awards. The basic loans are issued through the federal student loan programs and various supplemental loan programs. Private supplemental loan programs offer funds to students who are not eligible for the federal loan programs.

• Eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for aid

Applicants are strongly urged NOT TO WAIT for notification of admission before filing financial applications. In order to have an applicant’s need individually evaluated, and to receive the aid he or she is entitled to, the applicant must complete the following forms required for a U.S. citizen/permanent resident.

U.S. CITIZENS/PERMANENT RESIDENTS

1. FAFSA

All applicants requesting financial assistance who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens are expected to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is essential for establishing eligibility for federal financial aid programs, including the Pell Grant and the Federal Direct Loan programs. For efficiency and accuracy, complete the application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

MedQuest College’s federal school code is 042293 which is necessary to complete the FAFSA and to ensure that the MedQuest College Financial Aid department receives the processed information electronically.

2. FINANCIAL AID MEETING

All applicants wishing to be considered for Pell grants and Federal Direct loans complete a meeting with MedQuest College’s Financial Aid department. This meeting is designed to help students understand the financial aid process as well as have personal, confidential time to ask questions.

3. FEDERAL TAX RETURNS

Students that qualify for Federal aid must submit a copy of their tax return and in some cases may be asked to submit a copy of their parents’ tax returns, to the Financial Aid department.

• Methods and Frequency of disbursements of aid

The MedQuest College Financial Aid department disburses financial aid and processes available refunds. Disbursement can be delayed if students do not meet certain eligibility requirements such as the number of hours enrolled or financial aid hold. It is the student’s responsibility to meet the criteria necessary for release of financial assistance. Any questions concerning eligibility for financial assistance can be answered by contacting the Financial Aid department.

How and when will my financial aid be paid, applied, or disbursed to my account?

Your financial aid will be applied to all Institutional tuition, fees and charges. Once all of your paperwork has been submitted and processed by the Financial Aid department, you are enrolled in the required number of hours and meet all program requirements including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), financial aid is disbursed according to payment periods. Payment periods vary depending on program.

NOTE: Students are NOT eligible to receive Federal Direct Loans during an approved Leave of Absence (LOA). Students are eligible to receive Federal Grants during LOA.

Students who receive financial assistance from Title IV Programs (Federal Pell Grant and Direct Loans including subsidized, unsubsidized and PLUS loans) earn Title IV aid through attendance. After a Title IV eligible student completes more than sixty percent (60%) of the scheduled hours in a payment period, they have earned one hundred (100%) percent of scheduled Title IV funds for that specific period. If a Title IV eligible student withdraws from school prior to completing more than sixty percent (60%) of the scheduled hours in the disbursement period, he/she is subject to the Return of Title IV Funds requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education.

When will I receive a refund if my aid exceeds my charges?

Refunds are only made available once all tuition, fees, and charges have been paid in full. Refunds are applied to a paper check which will be mailed through the U.S. mail to the permanent mailing address on file with MedQuest College. Please note that it may take 7-14 business days to receive this refund. Any credit balance created by a PLUS Loan that is to be refunded to the borrower will be issued via paper check.

• Rights and Responsibilities of students receiving Title IV, HEA student financial aid

Prior to requesting loan funds, MedQuest College provides first-time borrowers of a Federal Direct Loan information regarding the terms and conditions of the loan and the borrower’s rights and responsibilities. The terms and conditions of the loan program are defined in the Master Promissory Note. The Master Promissory Note is the contract that connects the Direct Loan borrower to the loan. Information regarding the Master Promissory Note as well as the rights and responsibilities of the borrower is outlined during Entrance Counseling. Entrance Counseling identifies the seriousness and importance of a students’ repayment obligation, interest information, key terms and concepts regarding the Federal Direct Loan program, payment information, etc. Entrance Counseling tutorials and Master Promissory Notes can be found by visiting www.studentloans.gov. For more information or further assistance, the MedQuest College Financial Aid Office is available to help. Contact us today at adowning@medquestcollege.edu  or call 502-245-6177.

• Criteria and Continued Student Eligibility and Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress

The MedQuest College measures satisfactory academic progress (SAP) by considering student’s quantitative (time) and qualitative (grades) components. The institution will measure both components at specified time periods. It is imperative to realize that all students, regardless of Federal Student Aid program participation, must complete their training within one hundred and fifty percent (150%) maximum time frame of the expected time to complete their program of study.

All students in all programs must meet the following academic requirements to meet SAP:

1. Complete the program of study before attempting 1 ½ times the credit hours required for graduation from the program. Students must successfully complete 66.6% of the credit hours attempted each academic term and achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
2. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and successfully complete all required courses in the program with a grade of “C” or higher to qualify for graduation.
3. Students who have failed to complete the program successfully and have attempted 150% of the program credit hours will be dismissed from the institution.

In order to fulfill the quantitative component for meeting SAP, students must progress at a pace of successfully completing 66.6% of credit hours attempted during each academic term. This is calculated by dividing the cumulative number of hours the student has successfully completed by the cumulative number of hours the student has attempted. Students can access of the results of their current SAP evaluation after all grades have been submitted for each academic term through the student information system.

MedQuest College only offers a remedial course in math for Associate Degree of Applied Science programs at this time. Non-credit remedial courses do not count toward maximum time frame of completion and/or GPA. Credit value is assigned to non-credit remedial course work for determining enrollment status only.

Non-punitive grades such as pass/fail do not affect the student GPA. Incompletes, grades of “I,” are only given for a temporary grade. Outstanding work must be completed and submitted within one (1) calendar week from the end of the term at which time the grade will be changed to the grade earned. If the work is not finalized within the 1 calendar week, all outstanding work will convert to a zero (0) and will be averaged with all other coursework. The final grade is submitted to the Registrar and counts in the academic progress calculation. Course withdrawals are counted towards attempted credit hours but not completed credit hours.

The standards used to judge satisfactory academic progress includes all periods of a student’s enrollment. However, MedQuest College has a policy for a student who changes program of study. It does not include in the calculation of a student’s academic standing the credits and grades that do not count toward the student’s new program of study. Similarly, transfer credits that apply toward the student’s program of study will be counted as both attempted and completed hours as well as towards the 150% maximum time frame of the expected time to complete. Transfer credits are not counted towards the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

Satisfactory academic progress is monitored on a bi-weekly basis using the Student Information System (SIS). The SIS identifies students at risk of failing SAP standards by tracking key areas of interest such as average grade, lowest assigned grade, attendance, etc. Those who currently fail to meet the academic and attendance requirements at are denoted with a red flag. Those at risk of failing to meet the academic and attendance requirements are denoted with an orange flag. Students who are identified as at-risk through the flag system will be advised during an on-site meeting with their instructor (or designated official). During this time, a Plan of Action (POA) will be completed. The student will continue to be monitored through the Student Information System throughout his/her enrollment. At the end of each academic term, the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and rate of progress is reviewed to determine whether the student officially meets the SAP requirements. If a student has failed to meet the SAP guidelines at the end of the academic term or has failed a pre-requisite or core course, the student will meet with the Program Director and Director of Education (or designated official) for further discussion. At this time, the student will be academically dismissed from MedQuest College and will not be eligible for Title IV program assistance. In the event that a student is academically dismissed, the student may reapply for admission after the six (6) month waiting period has ended according to the Re-Admission policy. In the event that a student is accepted for re-admission, he/she will be placed on an Academic Success Plan (ASP). The components of an ASP include: Plan of Action, weekly check-in with Program Director (in the form of on-site meeting, phone call, text, or email) bi-weekly meeting with Director of Education (or designated official), notation in the Student Information System for continued monitoring throughout program enrollment. The Academic Success Plan will carry out through the student’s first two terms upon re-enrollment to ensure that the student is securely on the path to successfully completing the program. If a student does not meet the SAP minimum requirements (2.0 CGPA or successfully completing 66.6% of the credit hours in the academic term), regardless of participation status in the Academic Success Plan, he/she will be academically dismissed due to failure to comply with Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Students who fail a course that is not considered a pre-requisite or core course may advance in their program and may retake the failed course at a later date if the student is able to complete the program within the 150% maximum timeframe. The retaken course(s) affect the maximum timeframe for completion because both course credits (original course and retake course) will be counted towards SAP. The student will be contacted by the Director of Education and/or Program Director to discuss and complete a Plan of Action and schedule a time for retaking the course.

Appeals of Failed SAP Determination and Academic Dismissal

A student who has been determined to fail SAP by MedQuest College or been academically dismissed may appeal the determination if special or mitigating circumstances exist. Mitigating circumstances that may lead to a successful appeal may include  student illness or injury, death of a student’s immediate relative, or other reason resulting in extreme hardship to the student.

Any appeal must be in writing and must be received by the Director of Education no later than five (5) business days after receiving notification of his/her dismissal from the school. The letter must include reasons why minimum academic requirements were not achieved and what corrections will be made to achieve minimum satisfactory academic progress standards the following term. Documentation to support the appeal letter is also required. The student will be notified by the Director of Education of the outcome of the appeal within five (5) business days of the receipt of the appeal letter. The decision of the Director of Education may include but is not limited to: creating an individual plan of action for the student that establishes re-admission into the program and eligibility to receive Title IV program assistance. The decision of the Director of Education is final and may not be further appealed.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS – COVID-19 ONLY

Due to the COVID-19 and the need for MedQuest College to comply with the United States Department of Education and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act regulations, MedQuest College recognizes the need to create an addendum to its Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.

Under the CARES Act, credits that a student fails to complete due to circumstances related to COVID-19 may be excluded from the quantitative component of the SAP calculation. The student does not need to submit a SAP appeal, however, MedQuest College must determine that the failure to complete was connected to the pandemic. Please refer to the above information regarding the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

• Terms of loans received as part of financial aid package

MedQuest College provides entrance and exit counseling services to borrowers of loans under the Federal Direct Loan program. Entrance and exit counseling provides information on repayment terms, debt management strategies, borrower’s rights and responsibilities, tax benefits available to borrowers, terms of the loans, etc. Information regarding entrance and exit counseling can be found at www.studentloans.gov. For more information or further assistance, the MedQuest College Financial Aid Office is available to help. Contact us today at  adowning@medquestcollege.edu or call (888) 301-2781.

• Sample Loan Repayment Schedule & Necessity for Repaying Loans

MedQuest College strives to teach students the tools needed to have a successful future including the importance and necessity of repaying student loans. More information including a sample repayment schedule can be found at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/understand/plans.

[1] MedQuest College courses for all programs are designed to be completed in a designated order due to the building nature of our curriculum. For example, students must successfully pass their 1st term to be able to move forward to their 2nd term and so on.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College is committed to equal opportunity for all qualified students and does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Auxiliary aids and academic adjustments are available to students with disabilities who qualify, to afford them an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the College’s educational, social, and cultural activities, programs and services.

The ADA Coordinators are responsible for the coordination of disability-related accommodations for qualified applicants for admission and enrolled students with disabilities. Eligibility for services and what accommodations may be appropriate is determined by campus specific coordinators after review of documentation of disability and an interactive process involving, as appropriate, the student, ADA Coordinator, and/or faculty or other staff. The ADA Coordinator will inform the student of the decision whether or not a requested accommodation is to be granted. The College is not obligated to provide a student’s specific choice of accommodations, provided that it offers alternate accommodations that are effective in affording the student equal access to the college’s programs, activities and services.

ADA Coordinators

Nina Craig
Louisville ADA Coordinator
ncraig@medquestcollege.edu
502-245-6177 x128

Stephanie Slone
Lexington ADA Coordinator
sslone@medquestcollege.edu
859-554-3919 x311

For more information about the Americans with Disabilities Act, please click here.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College discloses the total costs of each program offered in our Official School Catalog under each program description. There are no additional program charges outside the published cost. The college does not provide on-campus housing and students come from the local area. Therefore, transportation costs vary depending on distance traveled and type of transportation.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

Refund policy the school must comply with for the return of unearned tuition and fees

• Institutional Refund Policy: The school shall refund tuition, based on the percentage of the program remaining after the date of withdraw, up until the student has attended forty percent (40%) of the term.  The percentage will be calculated based on the number of credit hours scheduled in relation to the total program credit hours and the difference is refunded to the student. After forty percent (40%) of the program has passed, there will be no refund.  Please refer to the Cancellation/Refund Policy in the official school catalog.

• Indiana Uniform Refund Policy: If a postsecondary educational institution utilizes a refund policy of their recognized regional/national accrediting body or the current United States Department of Education (USDOE) Title IV refund policy, the postsecondary educational institution must provide written verification in the form of a final refund calculation, upon the request of the Commission/Board, that its refund policy is more favorable to the student than that of the Commission’s/Board’s. Postsecondary educational institutions accredited by a regionally/nationally recognized accrediting body must uniformly apply the Commission’s/Board’s tuition refund policy or the refund policy of their recognized accrediting body, as previously approved by the Commission/Board to all first-time students enrolled. Postsecondary educational institutions using a refund policy other than that of the Commission’s/Board’s must list the complete policy and its location in the institutional catalog and the enrollment agreement.The postsecondary educational institution shall pay a refund to the student in the amount calculated under the refund policy specified in this section or as otherwise approved by the Commission/Board. The institution must make the proper refund no later than thirty-one (31) days of the student’s request for cancellation or withdrawal.The following refund policy applies to each resident postsecondary educational institution, except as noted in section 4.5 of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development regulations:
  1. A student is entitled to a full refund if one (1) or more of the following criteria are met:
     1. The student cancels the institutional student contract or enrollment agreement within six (6) business days after signing.
     2. The student does not meet the postsecondary educational institution’s minimum admission requirements.
     3. The student’s enrollment was procured because of a misrepresentation in the written materials utilized by the postsecondary educational institution.
     4. If the student has not visited the postsecondary educational institution prior to enrollment, and, upon touring the institution or attending the regularly scheduled orientation/classes, the student withdrew from the program within three (3) days.
  2. A student withdrawing from an instructional program, after starting the instructional program at a postsecondary educational institution and attending one (1) week or less, is entitled to a refund of ninety percent (90%) of the cost of the financial obligation, less an application/enrollment fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
  3. A student withdrawing from an instructional program, after attending more than one (1) week but equal to or less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the duration of the instructional program, is entitled to a refund of seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of the financial obligation, less an application/enrollment fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
  4. A student withdrawing from an instructional program, after attending more than twenty-five percent (25%) but equal to or less than fifty percent (50%) of the duration of the instructional program, is entitled to a refund of fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the financial obligation, less an application/enrollment fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
  5. A student withdrawing from an instructional program, after attending more than fifty percent (50%) but equal to or less than sixty percent (60%) of the duration of the instructional program, is entitled to a refund of forty percent (40%) of the cost of the financial obligation, less an application/enrollment fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

A student withdrawing from an institutional program, after attending more than sixty percent (60%) of the duration of the instructional program, is not entitled to a refund.

• Return of Unearned Tuition Assistance (TA) Funds: The following policy is related to Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Funds provided by the United States Department of Defense only. TA eligibility and rules vary by branch of service as well as between different units within the same branch depending on whether the unit is active, reserve, or National Guard. TA funds will be applied to tuition costs only. The calculations described below are only in relation to Military Tuition Assistance program funds and take place before any other return of funds policy including Return to Title IV and/or Institutional Refund policies.

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. The return of any TA program funds will be returned directly to the Military Department, not to the service member. To comply with the U.S. Department of Defense policy, MedQuest College will return any unearned TA funds on a proportional basis through at least 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. If a service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, MedQuest College will work with the affected service member to identify solutions that will not result in a student debt for the returned portion.

A student’s official withdrawal date is used as the last date of attendance and to calculate earned percentage of TA funds. A student’s official withdrawal date is determined by using the last date of attendance that is documented.

Once the last date of attendance has been determined, MedQuest College will recalculate a student’s TA eligibility based on the following formula:

The amount of TA funding that is earned is determined on a pro-rata basis. If this results in an unpaid tuition balance, payment will be the responsibility of the student. MedQuest College will return unearned TA funds to the government on behalf of the student. These funds will be returned to the government within forty-five (45) days of determination of the withdrawal.

1. Prior to the class start or term start date through the first week of term, the student is required to return 100% of TA funds.
2. A student withdrawing after attending more than one (1) week but equal to or less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the term is required to return seventy-five percent (75%) of TA funds.
3. A student withdrawing after attending more than twenty-five percent (25%) but less than or equal to fifty percent (50%) of the term is required to return fifty percent (50%) of TA funds.
4. A student withdrawing after attending more than fifty percent (50%) but less than sixty percent (60%) of the term is required to return twenty-five percent (25%) of TA funds.
5. After a student completes sixty percent (60%) or more of the current term, they have earned one hundred percent (100%) of the TA funds and will not be required to return any TA funds received.

• Requirements and procedures for official withdrawal

Official withdrawal from any program must be communicated in person, by email, documented verbal request, or by certified mail to the College. The official withdrawal date is the last date of attendance as determined from attendance records. Tuition will be adjusted according to the refund policy dictated in this Catalog. If the student has already begun the program and an official withdrawal notice has not been received, MedQuest College has selected 14 consecutive calendar days, without prior administration approval, from the last date of attendance to begin the withdrawal process. This date will also act as the determination date for financial aid purposes.

Students who officially withdraw before the course is finalized will receive a W as the earned grade.  This grade will not impact the student’s GPA but will impact the student’s rate of completion as an attempted course.  Students who do not officially withdraw will be withdrawn by the College using a determination date no more than 14 consecutive calendar days from the last date of attendance. If the course is finalized before the date of determination, the student will receive the grade earned as of the end of the course. This grade will impact both the student’s GPA and the student’s rate of completion. 

• Cancellations & Refunds

Cancellation by School

The institution may cancel the start date of a program due to the insufficient number of students enrolled, emergency situation or act of God. All funds collected by the school in advance of a start date of a program and the school cancels the class will be one hundred percent (100%) refunded. The refund will be made within forty-five (45) days of the planned start date.

Any student who violates the school’s rules and regulations as outlined in the school catalog, including attendance policies, or who fails to meet all financial obligations to the school may be terminated by the Executive Director and/or Director of Education. Should the student be terminated, any refund due, will be made according to the Institutional Refund Policy and Return to Title IV Policy listed below.

Cancellation by the Student

Any student wishing to terminate their enrollment should notify the school in writing. Official withdrawal or cancellation must be made in person, by email, or by certified mail to the Director of Education.

Refunds

If a student initiates an official termination or cancellation for any reason, refunds will be made as follows:

1. Applicants who have not visited the school before enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three (3) business days following either the regularly scheduled orientation or following a tour of the school facilities and inspection of equipment where training and services are provided.
2. All monies will be refunded if the school does not accept the applicant (Diploma programs only) or if the student cancels within three (3) business days of signing the enrollment agreement and making the initial payment. After the three-day cancellation period, an applicant requesting cancellation prior to the start of classes is entitled to a refund of all monies paid less an enrollment fee of sixty dollars ($60).
3. Cancellation after attendance has begun, but prior to forty percent (40%) completion of the program, will result in a Pro-Rata refund. This refund is computed by subtracting the sixty-dollar ($60) enrollment fee and the cost of any books/fees from the total paid. Upon completion of the refund calculation, the student will be notified if they will be eligible for a refund or tuition adjustment. Funds will be awarded accordingly. Please see below for the breakdown of the refund calculation.
4. After the first day of the program class start through the cancellation period (14 calendar days after the program start date), MedQuest College will refund all tuition charges. Students will be considered a “No Start” and will only be responsible for 1st term books and supplies fees. Books may be returned if unopened.
5. After the cancellation period (14 calendar days after the program start date) of the program class start through ten percent (10%) of the scheduled program credit hours, MedQuest College will refund ninety percent (90%) of the tuition.
6. After ten percent (10%) of the scheduled program credit hours through twenty-five percent (25%) of the scheduled program credit hours, MedQuest College will refund fifty percent (50%) of the tuition.
7. After twenty-five (25%) of the scheduled program credit hours through forty percent (40%) of the scheduled program credit hours, MedQuest College will refund twenty-five percent (25%) of the tuition.
8. Cancellation after completing forty percent (40%) of the scheduled program credit hours will result in no tuition refund.
9. The termination date, for refund computation purposes, is the last date of actual attendance or academically related activity if the termination is initiated by the student. If the school determines the student is terminated, the refund calculation utilizes the date of determination made by the school.
10. Refunds will be made within forty-five (45) days of termination, notification of cancellation, withdrawal or dismissal.

• Requirements for Return of Title IV, HEA grant or loan aid

To be eligible for Return to Title IV procedures, a Title IV eligible student must begin attendance and completely withdraw, or otherwise cease attending. If a Title IV eligible student enrolled but never attended any classes, then the student did not establish eligibility for any funds and all Title IV aid disbursed must be returned. Information regarding the Return to Title IV policies and procedures is located on the Enrollment Agreement signed during the student admission process and, in further detail, below.

Students who receive financial assistance from Title IV Programs (Federal Pell Grant and Direct Loans including subsidized, unsubsidized and PLUS loans) earn Title IV aid through attendance. After a Title IV eligible student completes more than sixty percent (60%) of the scheduled hours in a payment period, they have earned one hundred (100%) percent of scheduled Title IV funds for that specific period. If a Title IV eligible student withdraws from school before completing more than sixty percent (60%) of the scheduled hours in the payment period, he/she is subject to the Return of Title IV Funds requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Return of Title IV Funds procedure is as follows:

• Determine the percentage of the payment period or period of enrollment completed.

To determine the percentage, divide the credit hours scheduled to have been completed as of the withdrawal date in the payment period or period of enrollment by the total credit hours in the payment period or period of enrollment.

1. If this percentage is greater than sixty percent (60%), one hundred percent (100%) is used in Step 3 below.
2. If this percentage is less than or equal to sixty percent (60%), multiply the percentage of the Title IV aid disbursed plus the Title IV aid that could have been disbursed for the payment period or period of enrollment as of the date the student withdrew.

• Calculate days in payment period or period of enrollment.

1. For every academic year, MedQuest College has two equal payment periods for non-standard term programs (diploma programs) relative to Title IV funding. Associate Degree of Applied Science Programs are standard term-based and are charged per term. Payment period start and end dates are calculated based on program length and student enrollment status.
2. When a student is no longer enrolled, the amount of Title IV funds to be returned is determined by the payment period he/she is currently in. If a student has attended 60% or more days in the current payment period, he/she is responsible for 100% of the Title IV aid received during that period. If a student attends less than 60% of days in the payment period, the amount of Title IV aid to be returned to the Federal Student Aid program is prorated based on the student’s attendance.
3. The total number of calendar days in a payment period or period of enrollment includes all days within the period that the student was scheduled to complete, except that scheduled breaks of at least five (5) consecutive days are excluded from the total number of calendar days in a payment period or period of enrollment and the number of calendar days completed in that period. The total number of calendar days in a payment period or period of enrollment does not include days in which the student was on approved leave of absence.

• Compare the amount earned to the amount disbursed.

If less aid was disbursed than was earned, the student if they have met the conditions, may receive a post withdrawal disbursement for the difference.  If more aid was disbursed than was earned, the difference is refunded back to Title IV programs.

• Receive post withdrawal disbursements.

When Title IV aid disbursed is less than Title IV aid earned, a Post-Withdrawal disbursement will be requested. The disbursement will be made from available grant funds before available loan funds. The school will provide written notification within thirty (30) days of the date of determination of withdrawal. This notification will include the type and amount of funds, explain the option to accept or decline some or all of the funds, explain obligation to repay any loan funds disbursed, and provide at least a fourteen (14) calendar day response deadline. The school must receive confirmation from the student (or in some cases, a parent borrower) before the disbursement.

•  Allocate responsibility for returning unearned aid between the school and the student.

1. Return of unearned aid, responsibility of the institution

MedQuest College will return the lesser of the total amount of unearned title IV assistance to be returned as calculated according to step 2b or an amount equal to the total institutional charges[1] incurred by the student for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of title IV grant or loan assistance that has not been earned by the student.

1. Return of unearned aid, responsibility of the student

Students who receive living expenses would be responsible for repayment of any unearned aid. If the student’s share of the unearned funds that must be returned are attributed to a Title IV Loan program, then repayment will still be based under the terms and conditions of the promissory note. If the student’s share of the unearned funds that must be returned are attributed to a Title IV Grant Program, the initial amount to return will be reduced by fifty percent (50%).

•  Distribute the unearned aid of the payment period back to the Title IV Programs.

Refunds will be returned in the following order:

1. Unsubsidized William Ford Direct Loans
2. Subsidized William Ford Direct Loans
3. Direct PLUS Loans
4. Federal Pell Grant Program
5. Other Federal, State, private or institutional assistance.
6. The Student

•  Time frame for Return of Title IV funds.

All returns of Title IV program funds will be made as soon as possible but no later than forty-five (45) days of termination, notification of cancellation, withdrawal or dismissal.

•  Refund Requirements

A student will become eligible for a refund or return of title IV funds once all tuition, books, and supplies & fees have been paid in full to MedQuest College. Any funds received after full payment is made will become a credit balance on the student’s account. Students are notified by email from the Financial Aid department as soon as possible but no later than seven (7) days once their student account shows an available credit balance. Students are given forty-eight (48) hours to respond with confirmation to receive the credit balance in the form of a refund check or as an application towards title IV loans. Any application of credit balance to Title IV funds will be made in the same order as outlined in step 4.

•  Student Notification

Students are notified of the outcome of all financial calculations (Institutional Refund policy calculations and Return to Title IV Refund Policy calculations) and student account balance by official letter from the Bursar as soon as possible but no later than forty-five (45) days of termination, notification of cancellation, withdrawal, or dismissal.

Be advised that this is only the Return to Title IV refund. Once MedQuest College determines the amount of Title IV aid that may be retained, the institution will then calculate the Institutional Refund policy, located on the Enrollment Agreement signed during the student admission process. It is possible that a student may owe a balance to the school once the Title IV refund policy has been applied.

RETURN TO TITLE IV FUNDS – COVID-19 ONLY

Due to the COVID-19 and the need for MedQuest College to comply with the United States Department of Education and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act regulations, MedQuest College recognizes the need to create an addendum to its Return to Title IV Funds (R2T4) policy.

Normally, if a student with Title IV aid withdraws before completing a term, the institution is required to calculate how much aid the student has “earned” and return any unearned funds to the United States Department of Education (ED), following complex regulations known as return of Title IV aid or R2T4. For the payment periods including March 13, the CARES Act waives the requirement to return funds to ED for students who withdraw due to COVID-19, but still requires schools to make the R2T4 calculations and report results. As usual, the R2T4 calculations are not affected by the institution’s refund policy. Please refer to the MedQuest College Official School Catalog for more information about Return to Title IV Funds and the Institutional Refund policy.

ED’s new guidance clarifies that if institutions had already returned funds to ED under existing rules for students who were impacted by the pandemic, the institution should re-disburse Title IV funds to the students, make adjustments in the Common Origination and Disbursement System (COD), credit the students’ ledger accounts, and request any necessary funds the ED’s Grant Management System (G5). Further, since repayment of student grant overpayments is also waived by the CARES Act, if an institution has already returned funds on behalf of a student, the institution should re-request those funds as well.

For COVID-19 related withdrawals where no returns have been made, the institution should perform the usual R2T4 calculation, but make no adjustments to COD or to the amount of Title IV aid credited to the student’s ledger account. Any post-withdrawal disbursements to which a student is entitled should be made.

How to Qualify for R2T4 Relief

Any student enrolled in in-person instruction at an institution that transitioned to distance education or experienced other interruptions during the covered period may be considered to have withdrawn due to the pandemic.

[1] Institutional charges are defined as tuition, fees, and other educationally-related expenses assessed by MedQuest College.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College currently offers diploma programs in Comprehensive Dental Assisting, Comprehensive Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing. Also, MedQuest College offers an Associate Degree in Applied Science for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Vascular and Echocardiography tracks), and Veterinary Technology. Courses for these programs are held on the campus of MedQuest College or offered through blended distance learning through MedQuest College’s Student Information System, Populi. Externships are the exception which are coordinated and carried out at an approved dental/medical facility. More information regarding MedQuest College and its programs, including program/course descriptions and faculty information, can be found in our official school catalog.

Instructional, laboratory, and other physical plant facilities that relate to the academic programs

The main campus for MedQuest College is located in the heart of the Bluegrass State in Louisville, Kentucky. Located at 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 120, Louisville, Kentucky 40223. The campus is easily accessible from I-64, I-71 and the Louisville International Airport.

MedQuest College offers spacious environment for both lecture and lab activities in the campus facility. Equipment used is appropriate for professional training and consists of dental operatories, dental labs, digital X-ray as well as film X-ray equipment and processors, a computer laboratory with dental software, and digital projectors. In addition to a full dental lab, MedQuest College provides lab and patient examination areas for use in the Comprehensive Medical Assisting program. Included in this area are: two phlebotomy chairs, patient examination table, EKG machine, phlebotomy supplies, microscopes, etc. The campus provides access to a variety of resources both on-campus and electronically. The on-campus Resource Center hosts a variety of topic specific reference books, periodicals and journals. Additionally, MedQuest College subscribes to the health sciences library online through KYVL (Kentucky Virtual Library). Dental and medical supplies, equipment, instruments, etc., are always available for students’ use.

The non-main campus (sometimes known as a branch campus) is located at 1575 Winchester Road, Suite 110 Lexington, Kentucky 40505. It is approximately 67 miles from the main campus and easily accessible by I-64/I-75 at Exit 110.

The Lexington campus contains multiple meeting rooms just off of the main entrance. In addition, a front desk area and private offices are available for administrative staff use. There are also several lecture classrooms, a full-scale dental clinic including a dental lab and sterilization area, and functional medical laboratory. A large break room for students and staff completes the space.

Classrooms are equipped with digital projectors and individual computers to maximize learning potential. The dental lab consists of dental operatories, digital X-ray as well as film X-ray equipment and processors – all appropriate for professional training. The medical lab contains patient examination areas for use in the Comprehensive Medical Assisting program. Included in this area are phlebotomy chairs, patient exam table, EKG machine, phlebotomy supplies, microscopes, etc.

The Lexington campus contains additional equipment, appropriate for use in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, such as Siemens Acuson Sequoia 512 units and Philips IU22 and Ie33 units. The exposure to three different machines will enhance the learning environment for students by preparing them to utilize a variety of equipment before entering the career field. Additionally, dimming lamps are installed in this classroom to meet the lighting needs for operating the previously mentioned equipment.

Like the main campus, the Lexington branch offers electronic and on-site resource material such as extra equipment, KYVL (Kentucky Virtual Library), textbooks, and peer-reviewed publications. Both campuses maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy for tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and electronic cigarettes

Faculty and other instructional personnel biographies

Please visit https://medquestcollege.edu/medquest-faculty-and-staff.html for a current list of faculty and other instructional personnel biographies.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

Students transferring credits from other schools are required to earn at least 75% of the credits required for completion of a program through instruction at MedQuest College. To have any credits received at a previous institution be considered for transfer, the applicant must submit an official transcript within 30 days of beginning first (1st) term classes. Syllabi and course outlines, though not required, are helpful in the determination process. An unofficial transcript may be used only for evaluation purposes. An official transcript must be sent directly to MedQuest College by the previous school for previous credit within 30 days of beginning first (1st) term classes for Program Chair review. For credit from another institution to be considered for acceptance by MedQuest College, a minimum grade of “C” must be achieved. For Diagnostic Medical Sonography students, the course being reviewed for transfer of credit must be completed within the last five (5) years. MedQuest College will only accept previous credit from another institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

A determination will be made by MedQuest College as to the number of credits which can be transferred as credit toward the program requirements. This determination will be made in view of the course material previously taken and the length of time since the training was received. The final determination will be approved by the Director of Education and Program Chair.

After transfer hours have been established and a personal interview with the Admissions Advisor has been successfully completed, the applicant will be charged a pro-rated tuition amount for the transferred course(s).

Transcripts from Foreign Schools

Candidates whose transcripts are issued from schools located outside of the United States do not qualify for transfer of credit. Consequently, the candidate must attend their entire program of study.

If available, students may complete a competency test for courses that may have been considered for transfer. It is the responsibility of the Program Chair and Director of Education (or designated official) to administer any competency tests and approve any transfer of credit for passed competency tests.

Transfer of Credit to a Different Institution

Educational institutions vary greatly in their practice of accepting transfer credit for courses completed at other institutions. The acceptance of transfer credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which a student transfers. Students planning to transfer out of MedQuest College should verify with the receiving institution that hours will be accepted. At this time, MedQuest College does not have any established articulation agreements.

Advanced Placement & Experiential Learning

At this time, MedQuest College does not accept advanced placement credits or experiential learning for previous training.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

Copyright Infringement is a serious matter, punishable by civil and criminal sanctions. MedQuest College upholds copyright law and takes the following steps when violations occur:

When a copyright violation is discovered, copyright holders or their agents may report the alleged infringement to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) where the IP address of the infringer is registered. MedQuest College is required to respond to complaints from copyright holders, and organizations representing copyright holders, regarding computers on campus that are illegally distributing copyrighted materials. Copyright holders or their agents will request that the institution identifies the owner of the machine associated with the reported IP address and relay the Takedown or Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice to the alleged copyright infringer and/or coordinate the removal of access to the infringing content. To send a DMCA notice to the Web Administrator, please use the following address: MedQuest College; 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 120 Louisville, KY 40223 or fax to: (502) 245-4438 (on the cover sheet, please write: Attention: DMCA NOTICE).  

Requests to remove disable access to, or disable distribution of material allegedly involved in copyright infringement must include the following:

• A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple such works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site;
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material;
• Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted;
• A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or the law; and
• A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party has the authority to enforce the owner’s rights that are claimed to be infringed.

Upon receipt of a proper notification from a bona fide copyright holder, or agent for the copyright holder, alleging that a system connected to MedQuest College’s network is in violation of the provisions of the DMCA, access to MedQuest College’s network will be disabled. The system’s network privileges will only be restored after the infringing materials are removed and the person or persons responsible for the system agree to comply with the institution’s Copyright Infringement Policy.

The unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject you to civil and criminal liabilities. Penalties for infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. Willful copyright infringement also can result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see www.copyright.gov. For legal alternatives to illegal downloading, please see http://www.educause.edu/legalcontent.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College does not subcontract any part of student education to another entity. While your program may involve an off-site Externship, MedQuest College is responsible for the education component of the externship course and oversees the method of delivery and evaluates the performance.

To date, MedQuest College does not have articulation agreements in place with other institutions.

During COVID-19, a temporary written agreement was made to ensure continuing education for our Medical Equipment Repair Technology students. This agreement has since expired and is no longer active.

Currently, MedQuest College does not have any active written arrangements with another institution in which students are provided educational services outside of our institution. 

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College is licensed by the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education. In addition, it is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a national accreditation commission recognized by the United States Department of Education, Washington D.C. Their contact information is as follows: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852.

The institution is approved by the following:

• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
• Better Business Bureau of Louisville, KY
• Greater Louisville, Inc.
• Indiana State Department of Health Medical Radiology Services
•  Kentucky Board of Nursing – Developmental Approval, Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing
• Kentucky Commission for Proprietary Education
• Kentucky State Board of Dentistry
• Trade Adjustment Act (TAA)
• Vocational Rehabilitation, Departments of KY and IN
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

The institution’s Practical Nursing program is in initial status with the KBN:

•  Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) – Developmental Approval, Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing

MedQuest College is approved by the Kentucky State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (SAA) to offer VA Educational Benefits (GI Bill ®) to eligible individuals enrolled in approved programs. *GI Bill is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)*

This institution is authorized by the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education
101 W. Ohio St., Ste. 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206

If more information is required, please contact the Registrar office to review documents describing accreditation, approval, or licensing.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

The following information is required by the U.S. Department of Education to be provided to every student upon enrollment. MedQuest College distributes this information during the enrollment process, on our website underneath disclosures, and in our official school catalog.

A student is ineligible to receive Title IV, Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEA) program funds, if the student has been convicted of an offense under any Federal or State law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs[1] for conduct that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV, HEA program funds.

If a student successfully completes a drug rehabilitation program[2] after the student’s most recent drug conviction, the student regains eligibility on the date the student successfully completes the program.

When a student loses eligibility for Title IV, HEA program funds, due to drug law violations while enrolled at MedQuest College, the student will be notified by letter sent by U.S. mail of loss of eligibility and advised on ways to regain eligibility.

[1] An illegal drug is a controlled substance and does not include alcohol or tobacco.

[2] A drug rehabilitation program is one which includes at least two (2) unannounced drug tests, has received or is qualified to receive funds and insurance directly or indirectly under a Federal, State, or local government program, is administered or recognized by a Federal, State, or local government agency or court and by a Federally- or State-licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College does not require vaccinations or other immunizations for acceptance.

Students are given documentation regarding their immunization history during the enrollment process. Students are not required to have immunizations as part of the enrollment process but must have all required immunizations before entering externship or clinicals. The following table outlines which vaccines or tests are required for which program. All tests and vaccines that are required for the program are covered by tuition, supplies, and fees as outlined in the Enrollment Agreement.

All vaccines or tests covered by MedQuest College must be completed at an approved Baptist Health Occupational Medicine location or as specified by program. Any additional testing that may arise from the above vaccines or titer testings will be the financial responsibility of the student. Any student that requires any vaccines or titer testing needs to notify the Externship Coordinator BEFORE receiving any medical treatment(s). The Externship Coordinator will document in the Student Information System the request made by the student and any additional relevant information (such as when or where the student will be receiving medical treatment(s)).

If a student has already had all or some of these vaccines completed, he/she should obtain records and then submit to the Extern Coordinator or Nursing Administration.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College is required by the U.S. Department of Education to post 26 items on the College Navigator website. This consumer information is compiled by data submitted through federal reporting agencies by the College. Please click on the following link to be directed to MedQuest College’s Consumer Information on the College Navigator website: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=MedQuest+College&s=all&id=484066.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College discloses the information regarding the institution’s student body diversity. The following information was provided to the National Center for Education Statistics based on information from the Fall Enrollment 2019 survey.

*Reported to IPEDS for time period 7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019

Total Men and Women = 810

529 Students were eligible for Pell during 7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019 = 65%

Total Men = 40 = 5%
Asian = 1 = less than 1%
Black or African American = 12 = 2%
Hispanic = 2 = less than 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander = 1 = less than 1%
Race and Ethnicity Unknown = 1= less than 1%
Two or More Races = 1= less than 1%
White = 22 = 2%

Total Women = 770 = 95%
American Indian or Alaska Native = 1= less than 1%
Asian = 7 = 1%
Black or African American = 209 = 26%
Hispanic = 57 = 7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander = 0 = 0%
Race and Ethnicity Unknown = 12 = 2%
Two or More Races = 32 = 4%
White = 452 = 55%

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

To access the MedQuest College Net Price Calculator, please visit www.medquestcollege.edu/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm. Please note that the estimate received from the Net Price Calculator is not final or binding and may change without notice. To be eligible for and receive Federal student aid funds, the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://fafsa.ed.gov.

This information was updated on 6/27/2019.

Textbook and Supplies Information

MedQuest College provides a comprehensive and convenient book package that includes a student backpack and all books required for each course of all programs. Textbooks are given to student for first (1st) term classes during orientation and each following term. The book package is offered to all students during the enrollment process.

All courses have designated outside classwork that must be completed with the correct textbook. All students are required to bring his/her textbook(s) to every class. However, it is not mandatory for students to take advantage of MedQuest College’s provided book package. All students are given the option to purchase books from any source. Textbooks are required on the 1st day of class. All students are held to the same accountability standard. No student will be given additional consideration for delayed shipments of books, wrong books purchased, etc. If a student chooses to opt into the book package after the first (1st) term, the entire book package must be paid in full upon receipt of the books. Student’s receiving financial aid but choosing to purchase books outside of MedQuest College’s book package will be personally responsible for the cost of his/her textbooks. Once all financial aid disbursements have been received and the student’s account reflects a credit, a refund notification will be sent to the student from the Financial Aid Office.

Supplies Information

MedQuest College provides all laboratory and clinical supplies and fees in the pricing for supplies and fees listed on the enrollment agreement and in the Institutional Catalog. Laboratory and clinical supplies are not permitted to be purchased separately or from any other source. This is to protect students’ health and safety. Due to the hygienic nature of these supplies, student protection is the College’s main concern. All supplies purchased by the school for student use are sealed, unused, and sanitized according to industry standards.

Disclaimer

MedQuest College is not held liable for books purchased outside of the MedQuest College book package. This includes, but is not limited to, any delays in shipping and processing, additional shipping and processing fees, availability of books, and wrong title(s) or wrong published date(s) purchased. Students are held fully and financially responsible for any textbooks purchased outside of the MedQuest College book package.

COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL ASSISTING TEXTBOOK LIST

COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING TEXTBOOK LIST 

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY: ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TEXTBOOK LIST

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY: VASCULAR TEXTBOOK LIST

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNOLOGY TEXTBOOK LIST

PRACTICAL NURSING TEXTBOOK LIST

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY TEXTBOOK LIST

DENTAL HYGIENE TEXTBOOK LIST

This information was updated on 07/2023.

Because Pell funds are not requested by MedQuest College until the student has progressed through the program, Pell funds are not available to use for advance book and supply purchases. However, the College does allow students to purchase the required books, etc. and the College will carry that balance on the student account until such time funds become available. Currently, we do not offer online registration.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

You may register to vote in Kentucky by clicking here. To register to vote in Indiana, click here. Voter registration forms are also available on campus at the front desk. We encourage every eligible student to exercise their right to vote. If not already registered, please do so today!

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College participates in Constitution Day every year on September 17 to commemorate the September 17, 1787 signing of the Constitution.

This Congressional initiative is authorized by Section 111 of Division J of Pub. L. 108-447, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005,” Dec. 8, 2004; 118 Stat. 2809, 3344-45 (Section 111). The Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement (Assistant Deputy Secretary) takes this action in order to implement this provision as it applies to educational institutions receiving Federal funding from the Department. Section 111(b) states “each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution.” For purposes of the Department’s implementation of this requirement, “educational institutions” includes but is not limited to “local educational agencies” and “institutions of higher education” receiving Federal funding from the Department. Section 111 applies to all educational institutions receiving Federal funding, not only those receiving Federal funding from the Department. However, the Department’s authority only extends to those educational institutions receiving funding from the Department, and consequently the Department can only regulate with regard to those institutions. Section 111 requires that Constitution Day be held on September 17 of each year, commemorating the September 17, 1787 signing of the Constitution. However, when September 17 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, Constitution Day shall be held during the preceding or following week. Section 111 does not authorize funds to carry out this requirement, and Section 111(d) indicates that this section shall apply “without fiscal year limitation.” Accordingly, the Assistant Deputy Secretary intends that this notice pertain to this fiscal year and all subsequent years.

Some informational resources pertaining to the Constitution are listed below.

• The National Archives web site provides Constitution Day activities and materials. http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/constitution-day/ and http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/constitution-workshop/
• The Library of Congress American Memory site provides numerous resources on the Constitution. These two links provide access: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lawhome.htmland http://thomas.loc.gov/teachers/constitution.html
• The National Endowment for the Humanities provides content on the Constitution through the EDSITEMENT web site: http://edsitement.neh.gov/constitution-day
• The U.S. Senate has posted material from the Legislative Branch:http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/ConstitutionDay.htm

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

Statement

MedQuest College enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding drug and alcohol use on campus or as part of any school-related activity. This includes the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.

To date, MedQuest College has encountered no drug or alcohol-related violations and fatalities on the school’s campus or as a part of a school-related function.

Health Risks

Many health risks are associated with the use of drug and alcohol products. Users may suffer damage to key body organs, such as the heart, liver, kidneys, and central nervous system. Drugs can kill the user and the use of drugs and alcohol during pregnancy may cause birth defects or death of unborn babies. Drug users may experience difficulties with concentration and memory that impair learning. They can exhibit mood swings, impaired judgment, isolation, and depression, all of which can contribute to impaired driving, injuries, accidents, domestic or random violence, and sexual assault. Drugs can be instrumental in the deterioration of family units and the breakdown of friendships and other support systems.

Resources

MedQuest College offers information regarding counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, or re-entry programs for those who need assistance. For those seeking help, please speak with any staff or faculty member for assistance.

For those seeking self-help, Narcotics.com offers an extensive and up-to-date directory of Narcotics Anonymous meetings across Kentucky.

Legal Sanctions

Under MedQuest College regulation, students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal as well as all applicable legal sanctions under state, local, and federal law. Faculty and staff are subject to disciplinary action up to and including employment termination as well as all applicable legal sanctions under state, local, and federal law.

Under state and federal drug laws, the gravity of the sanction depends on the classification of the controlled substance, the particular activity involved (possession or trafficking which includes manufacture, sale and possession with intent to sell), and whether or not multiple convictions are involved.

Under Kentucky law (KRS 218A.141), the most severe penalty for a drug law violation involves trafficking. On a first offense conviction, one may receive a fine of up to $10,000.00 and/or a sentence of up to ten years in the penitentiary; for subsequent offenses, the penalties may be doubled.

Under federal law (DEA, Title 21, Section 844), for simple possession of a controlled substance, one may be imprisoned for up to one year and/or fined up to $1,000.00. For subsequent offenses, one may be imprisoned for up to three years and/or fined up to $5,000.00. Under federal law, one may be fined up to $8,000,000.00 and/or may be sentenced from not less than 10 years up to life in prison for trafficking in drugs. For violations of other federal drug laws, one may receive life in prison or the death penalty.

Under both state and federal laws, one may suffer the loss of whatever property (house, farm) or possessions (vehicle) which one may have used in the drug trade. Specific penalties under federal laws for trafficking in various controlled substances are outlined on the DEA website.

Sanctions for violation of state alcohol laws vary from a fine of $10.00 to $2,000.00, a sentence of forty-eight hours to 12 months in jail, and/or suspension of one’s operator’s license.

Federal Student Aid Penalties

Students who are found in violation of the institution’s zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy are also subject to the loss of Federal Student Aid. In ordinance with HEA 484(r)(2) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1091(r)(2)); MedQuest College will notify such students, in writing, the conditions surrounding their loss of aid eligibility and allow students to regain access to Federal Student Aid when appropriate sanctions are met. A student whose eligibility has been suspended may resume eligibility before the end of the ineligibility period if-

• The student satisfactorily completes a drug rehabilitation program that: includes at least two (2) unannounced drug tests, has received or is qualified to receive funds and insurance directly or indirectly under a Federal, State, or local government program, is administers or recognized by a Federal, State, or local government agency or court and by a Federally- or State-licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor OR
• The conviction is reversed, set aside, or otherwise rendered nugatory.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

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Completion or graduation rate of certificate or degree seeking, first-time, full-time, undergraduate students are disclosed annually through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Graduation Rate Survey located at https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds. The data is made available by July 1 of each year for the most recent cohort that has had 150 percent of normal time for completion by August 31 of the prior year. A student is counted as a completion or graduation if the student earns a degree or certificate within 150 percent of normal time for the student’s program.

The HEOA (Section 448(a)(3)) added a provision requiring that the completion or graduation rates must be disaggregated by:

• Gender
• Major racial and ethnic subgroup (as defined by IPEDS)
• Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
• Recipients of a subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
• Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or subsidized Stafford Loan

NOTE: Students are considered to have received a grant or loan if they received it for the period used for determining the cohort – fall term or full year.

Cohort of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students

Cohort of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students that completed their program within 150% of normal time to completion

Pell Recipients and Recipients of a Subsidized Direct Loan Who Did Not Receive a Pell Grant

Graduation Rates: 2021 – 2022 Cohort

Those who completed their program within 150% of normal time as of August 31, 2022 are reported depending on the length of the program completed.

MedQuest College is not required to disclose transfer-out rate.

This information was updated on 09/29/2023.

MedQuest College works hard to produce high-quality programs that instill the skills necessary to find employment in our students’ field of study. Through student and employer confirmation, MedQuest College gathers statistical data regarding employment. The following formula is used to calculate the placement rate for all programs.

(F+R)/(G-U)=PLACEMENT RATE

F = Graduate Employed in Field       R = Graduate Employed in Related Field¹

G = Graduate Total                U = Unavailable²

Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education Placement Rates

Placement in employment information for the Comprehensive Dental Assisting program at the Louisville campus is 79% and at the Lexington campus is 81.25% for the 2021-2022 academic year. To be considered successfully placed, students must be employed for at least 30 days within 180 days of graduation from MedQuest College. Dental Assisting job examples include Dental Assistant, Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA), Laboratory Technician, and Front Office.

Placement in employment information for the Comprehensive Medical Assisting Program at the Louisville campus is 77% and at the Lexington campus is 81.08% for the 2021-2022 academic year. To be considered successfully placed, students must be employed for at least 30 days within 180 days of graduation from MedQuest College. Medical Assisting job examples include Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and Laboratory Technician.

Placement in employment information for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (Vascular and Echocardiography tracks) is 100% for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

Placement in employment information for the Medical Equipment Repair Technology Program is 0% for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

Accreditation Body of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Placement Rates

Placement in employment information for the Comprehensive Dental Assisting program at the Louisville campus is 86% and at the Lexington campus is 80% for the 2021-2022 academic year. To be considered successfully placed, students must be employed for at least 15 days. Dental Assisting job examples include Dental Assistant, Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA), Laboratory Technician, and Front Office.

Placement in employment information for the Comprehensive Medical Assisting Program at the Louisville campus is 79% and at the Lexington campus is 82% for the 2021-2022 academic year. To be considered successfully placed, students must be employed for at least 15 days. Medical Assisting job examples include Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and Laboratory Technician.

Placement in employment information for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (Vascular and Echocardiography tracks) at the Lexington campus is 100% for Echocardiography and 100% for Vascular for the 2021-2022 academic year. To be considered successfully placed, students must be employed for at least 15 days. Diagnostic Medical Sonography job examples include Sonographer, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, and Diagnostic Sonographer.

Placement in employment information for the Medical Equipment Repair Technology Program at the Louisville campus is 0% for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

Placement in employment information for the Practical Nursing Program is 83% for the Louisville campus and 75% for the Lexington campuses for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

There are no graduates for the 2021 – 2022 reporting period for the Vet Technology program and the Dental Hygiene program. 

 1Related field refers to a position wherein the graduate’s job functions are related to the skills and knowledge acquired through successful completion of the program

2Unavailable is defined only as documented: health-related issues, military obligations, incarceration, continuing education status, or death.

This information was updated on 09/07/2023.

MedQuest College completes quarterly reporting to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) at http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds as well as annual reporting for the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education. IPEDS survey information is able to be accessed through the College Navigator website and all retention rate information is available by paper copy on request to the Registrar.

ABHES Annual Report Rates 
ABHES calculates retention rates using the following formula. 

The retention rate is determined by using the ABHES required method of calculation, for the reporting period July 1 through June 30, as follows: 
Retention Rate = (EE + G) / (BE + NS + RE) 
EE = Ending Enrollment (Number of students in class, on clinical experience and/or leave of absence on June 30) 
G = Graduates 
BE = Beginning Enrollment (Number of students in class, on clinical experience and/or leave of absence on July 1) 
NS = New Starts 
RE = Re-Entries (Number of students that re-enter into school who dropped from a previous annual report time period) 

The following information was reported to ABHES for the 2021 – 2022 Institutional Annual Report.

Retention rate information for the Comprehensive Dental Assisting program is: 81% for Lexington campus students and 79% for Louisville campus students for the 2021 – 2022 academic year.

Retention rate information for the Comprehensive Medical Assisting program is: 78% for the Lexington campus students and 77% for the Louisville campus students for the 2021 – 2022 academic year.

Retention rate information for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Echocardiography program is 93% for the Lexington campus students for the 2021 – 2022 academic year.

Retention rate information for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Vascular program is 85% for the Lexington campus students for the 2021 – 2022 academic year.

Retention rate information for the Medical Equipment Repair Technology program is 88% for the Louisville campus students for the 2021 – 2022 academic year.

Retention rate information for the Practical Nursing program is: 94% for Lexington campus students and 86% for Louisville campus students for the 2021 – 2022 academic year.

Retention rate information for the Vet Technology program is: 70% for the Lexington campus students for the 2021 – 2022 academic year.

There are no enrollments for the reporting period of 2021 – 2022 for the Dental Hygiene program.

This information was updated on 09/07/2023.

MedQuest College releases the annual security report to all current students and employees. The most current report is from the 2019-2020 academic year and is located at the link below as well as on Populi under Files. Paper copies of the report are available upon request to the Registrar.

Click here to view the 2020-2021 Campus Safety and Security Report.

This information was updated on 12/14/2020.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that MedQuest College, with certain exceptions, obtain a student’s written consent before disclosure of personally identifiable information from their educational records. However, MedQuest College may disclose appropriately designated directory information without written consent, unless you have advised the College to the contrary in accordance with College procedures. FERPA defines directory information as information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. MedQuest College defines directory information in accordance with the provisions of FERPA to include: student name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of student, dates of attendance, Degrees and awards received, most recent educational agency or institution attended, and/or participation in recognized activities.

Upon enrollment, students sign a form regarding disclosure of directory information. Students wishing to amend their request for disclosure of directory information may do so by filing a written request to a school official at any time. Such a request will remain in effect during the enrollment period unless the student requests its removal in writing, except as authorized by law. Such exceptions include, but are not limited to, agencies duly conducting authorized audits of school records, compliance with a legally authorized court order, school officials with legitimate educational interest, financial aid to a student, and accrediting organizations.

FERPA indicates that students and former students should be granted the opportunity to change their names on education records upon the production of evidence showing that the name has changed. The following procedure applies to requests for changes to the name appearing on a student’s education record:

•  Provide a photocopy of a Social Security card that reflects the new name and a valid driver’s license or another form of photo identification
• Provide a photocopy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate or license, divorce decree, court order, or naturalization papers including certificate number, petition number, and registration number

Please note that all documentation used in support of this request should reflect the name for which you are requesting the change.

FERPA Disclosure

Due to the laws covering confidentiality, it is illegal for anyone to release information (grades, course enrollment, class schedule, and standing) about any student to anyone without permission from the student. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires the student to authorize the College before the release of any academic record information to a third party. Completion of the Student Information Release Form allows the student to approve disclosure of his/her academic record information to any third-parties. The disclosure will remain valid until the student removes the authorization.

MedQuest College Notification of Rights under FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford students certain rights concerning their education records. These rights include:

• The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access. A student should submit to the Registrar a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The college official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the college official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
• The right to request an amendment to the student’s education record that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should write the Registrar, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed and specify why it should be changed. If the College decides not to amend the records as requested, the College will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
• The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. MedQuest College discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to college officials with legitimate education interests. A college official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position; a person or company with whom the College has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using College employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent. A college official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the College. Upon request, the College also discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
Phone: 202-260-3887
Website: https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/node/548/

Health or Safety Emergency

In the event of a health or safety emergency, FERPA allows college officials to disclose – without student consent – personally identifiable information to protect the health or safety of students or other individuals. FERPA also allows a postsecondary institution to disclose to an alleged victim of any crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding conducted by the institution against the alleged perpetrator of that crime, regardless of whether the institution concluded a violation was committed. An institution may also disclose to anyone the final results of a disciplinary proceeding if it determines that the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense, and concerning the allegation made against him or her, the student has violated the institution’s rules or policies.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College provides; to all currently enrolled students including those serving in active-duty military, veterans, military spouses and other family members; a college shopping sheet displaying information regarding cost of attending, sources of educational funding and institutional statistics regarding completion/placement rates, median loan amount, etc. for the school. MedQuest College provides full disclosure of the following information to all students.

• Maximum amount of Title IV, HEA aid available to students
• Qualifications of Title IV, HEA loans
• Terms and conditions of Title IV, HEA loans and an explanation of how they may be more favorable than the provision of private education loans.
• Information regarding the educational benefit programs offered by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense
• Information regarding private student loans and their distinction from Title IV, HEA loan information.

MedQuest College fully discloses the following information in the official school catalog so that current or prospective students, including those in active-duty military, veterans, military spouses and other family members, so that they may understand the requirements necessary to graduate and the expected timeline of completion:

• Total number of credits needed to complete a specific program
• Coursework details
• Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
• Transfer policies from other accredited institutions
• Application of relevant training

Additional information is provided upon request. Please call (502) 245-6177 for more details.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College does not participate in Kentucky State Grants.

MedQuest College degree-seeking students are eligible for the College Access Program (CAP) Grant administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. For more information and how to apply, please visit https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/cap?main=1.

MedQuest College gladly accepts the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES). For more information, please visit https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/kees?main=1

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College participates in the Federal Student Aid Direct loan program. Federal Direct Loans are available to those who are eligible. Eligibility is determined after the completion of the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Please visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Students can learn more about their rights and responsibilities as borrowers in the Federal Direct Loan Program by visiting www.studentloans.gov or by calling 1-800-4-FED AID (1-800-433-3243). As always, individuals may contact the MedQuest College Financial Aid Office at adowning@medquestcollege.edu or (502) 245-6177 to learn more.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

In compliance with regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, MedQuest College is required to submit information regarding a student/parent’s Federal Direct Loan to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Authorized users of the data system are guaranty agencies, lenders, and schools. More information regarding NSLDS reporting can be found at https://nslds.ed.gov/npas/index.htm.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

Prior to requesting loan funds, MedQuest College provides first-time borrowers of a Federal Direct Loan information regarding the terms and conditions of the loan and the borrower’s rights and responsibilities. The terms and conditions of the loan program are defined in the Master Promissory Note. The Master Promissory Note is the contract that connects the Direct Loan borrower to the loan. Information regarding the Master Promissory Note as well as the rights and responsibilities of the borrower is outlined during Entrance Counseling. Entrance Counseling identifies the seriousness and importance of a students’ repayment obligation, interest information, key terms and concepts regarding the Federal Direct Loan program, payment information, etc. Entrance Counseling tutorials and Master Promissory Notes can be found by visiting www.studentloans.gov. For more information or further assistance, the MedQuest College Financial Aid Office is available to help. Contact us today at adowning@medquestcollege.edu or call (502) 245-6177.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College provides exit counseling services to borrowers of loans under the Federal Direct Loan program. Exit counseling provides information on repayment terms, debt management strategies, borrower’s rights and responsibilities, tax benefits available to borrowers, etc. Information regarding exit counseling can be found at www.studentloans.gov.

Additionally, students can visit www.accreditedschoolsonline.org in order to learn about 15 of the top tools available to assist in managing loan repayment.

For more information or further assistance, the MedQuest College Financial Aid Office is available to help. Contact us today at adowning@medquestcollege.edu or call (502) 245-6177.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College recognizes that private education loans are available to prospective borrowers and makes an effort to disclose all information regarding the eligibility for loans and other assistance under the Title IV, HEA programs to such borrowers. Full disclosure of Federal aid programs (including the terms and conditions of the Title IV, HEA program loans) provides prospective borrowers with the information necessary to make well-informed decisions regarding their educational funding. For more information about the Truth in Lending Act, please click here.

Please make note of the following when considering a private education loan:

• You may qualify for loans or other assistance under the Title IV, HEA programs
• Terms and conditions of the Title IV, HEA program loans may be more favorable than the provisions of the private education loans

For more information or further assistance, the MedQuest College Financial Aid Office is available to help. Contact us today at adowning@medquestcollege.edu or call (502) 245-6177.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

Upon request from an enrolled or admitted student applicant for a private education loan, MedQuest College will provide, in writing, the self-certification form for private loans required in Section 128(e)((3) of the Truth in Lending Act and the information required to complete the form, to the extent that the school possesses the information. For a sample self-certification form, please click here.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College abides by the following Code of Conduct with regard to education loans and private student lenders:

• We do not engage in revenue sharing with any lender
• We do not accept gifts from any lenders, guarantors, or loan services
• We are prohibited from entering consulting/contractual arrangements that provide financial benefit from any lender or affiliate of a lender
• We do not direct borrowers to any particular lenders, or refusing or delaying loan certifications
• We are prohibited from accepting offers of funds for private loans
• We do not accept staffing assistance
• We are prohibited from receiving compensation for advisory board service

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College is an approved Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) for federal educational benefits. All associate degrees and diplomas are certified as approved educational programs by the Kentucky State Approving Agency. Each campus has designated School Certifying Officials to guide Veterans and Veteran dependents through a successful education experience.

Education Call Center

The toll-free number for the Education Call Center is 1-888-442-4551. The Call Center is in Muskogee, OK, and Education Case Managers are available 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. The system’s automated functions can provide information about benefits, applications, etc., and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Individual Veterans can access their own record to obtain date of last benefit payment, check amounts, etc.

Applications for Benefits

VA students can submit applications online at http://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/ If students don’t have access to apply online, they can call 1-888-442-4551 and ask that an application be mailed to them.

All VA students must file an application when they first start school before they can receive benefits. Students who have never received VA benefits must file an original application. Students who have received benefits before must file a “Request for Change of Program or Place of Training.” Please refer to the website above to submit applications. Students are required to submit their Certificate of Eligibility or Transfer of Entitlement no later than the first day of class to remain eligible to receive VA Educational Benefits.

Comparison Tool

Please use the VA Comparison Tool at https://va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool/ to calculate VA education benefits. This is a great tool to show how much a VA student could receive based on the benefit chapter and percentage.

Request Transcripts

If you have previously attended other colleges, the student must request that official copies of military and college transcripts be sent to MedQuest College. If transcripts are not received within 30 days of the program start date, the student will be subject to having VA benefits terminated according to Section 1775 of Title 38 U.S. Code. The VA will not pay for any classes that have already been satisfactorily completed at a prior institution.

Financial Aid

Students using VA Educational Benefits may be eligible to receive financial aid. These additional funds help pay for tuition, books, and supplies while awaiting VA Educational Benefits. Any tuition, supplies, and fees either not covered through education benefits or financial aid are the financial responsibility of the student to pay to MedQuest College. Any payment arrangements to cover the full amount of tuition, supplies, and fees is required to be completed before the student attends classes.

Repeating Courses

VA regulations prohibit repeating a course in which a passing grade (D grade or higher) was earned. However, if a C grade or better is necessary to progress to the next level, then the repeated course can be certified.

Monthly Monetary Award and Certificate of Eligibility

All eligibility and monthly monetary awards are determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs and not by MedQuest College School Certifying Officials. It may take 4 to 12 weeks to start receiving a monthly VA payment. Monthly VA payments are paid based on the following: number of credit hours the student is enrolled; location of residential classes; class attendance; and the particular program the student is participating in.

All eligible tuition and fees will be certified through the VA by the VA School Certifying Official. Book cost is paid through a book stipend. The stipend is a lump sum payment paid directly to the student from the VA when the student’s enrollment certification is processed. The stipend is prorated by the student’s length of service percentage. The maximum stipend is $1000 per academic year (08/01/YY – 07/31/YY). Any tuition, supplies, and fees either not covered through education benefits or financial aid are the financial responsibility of the student to pay to MedQuest College. Any payment arrangements to cover the full amount of tuition, supplies, and fees is required to be completed before the student attends classes.

Students using Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill®, Chapter 35 – Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program or Chapter 1606/1607 – Montgomery GI Bill® will receive a monthly Educational Assistance Allowance. This allowance can be used toward paying tuition and fees, or toward personal expenses. It is recommended that students using these benefits speak with a financial aid processor about whether additional payment methods will be needed and what their options are.

VA students must provide MedQuest College a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) no later than the first day of class, if using the Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment or Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill®

•   A “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the VA website – eBenefits, or a VA Form 28-1905 from Chapter 31 authorization purposes can substitute a COE.
•   VA students are permitted to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to MedQuest College a COE for entitlement to educational assistance and ending on the earlier of the following dates:

o   The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution

o   90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility

•   No penalty, including assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any VA student because of the student’s inability to meet the financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under Chapter 31 or Chapter 33.

Reporting Changes

To avoid a delay, suspension, or overpayment of VA benefits, students must report all changes to the VA School Certifying Official as stated below:

•   Address Changes
•   Name Changes
•   Change in credit hours
•   Withdrawal from classes or school

Student Verification of Enrollment

Students receiving Chapter 30, 1606, and 1607 must verify their enrollment monthly to the VA by using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) or by the Interactive Voice Response (IVR).

The preferred verification method is WAVE, which includes features not in IVR. When students are awarded benefits, the award letter they receive describes WAVE and IVR. The earliest students can verify their enrollment is the last calendar day of each month. WAVE allows students to verify their enrollment on the Internet. WAVE is on the Education Service website at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do.

Students must be currently enrolled in an approved educational program and must have a current benefit award to use WAVE. The WAVE system permits students to perform a multitude of functions.

Veterans Called to Active Duty

MedQuest College recognizes that veteran students may have unique challenges if they are still serving on an active or reserve basis. Veterans who are enrolled in the current term who get called to active duty can petition for an administrative withdrawal with 100 percent tuition refund for the current term by providing the appropriate documentation to the Director of Education.

*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College is not currently approved to offer post-secondary education through distance education or correspondence courses located in  a state for which the institution is not located.

The structure of all blended programs at MedQuest College requires physical attendance at a MedQuest College campus, externship or clinical experiences, and the ability to meet all the technical requirements previously listed. It is the student’s responsibility to update and maintain all personal technology to successfully complete and graduate the program.

Programs requiring credentialing to gain employment, such as Practical Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Sonography, meet all requirements in Kentucky and Indiana to attempt license or credential examinations. Due to individual state regulations, students who reside outside the states of Kentucky or Indiana may not be eligible to enroll in on-ground (residential) or online education courses or programs for which the College is not approved. Students who relocate while enrolled at MedQuest College may be unable to complete their studies if they move to a state where the College is not currently authorized to offer an online option for the program. Any student who is considering relocation while enrolled should contact the Program Director and/or Campus Director to discuss how relocation should alter their eligibility. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the College of his/her relocation.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

MedQuest College’s Comprehensive Dental Assisting, Comprehensive Medical Assisting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Echocardiography & Vascular), Medical Equipment Repair Technology, Practical Nursing, and Veterinary Technology programs’ curricula meets the state education requirements leading to professional licensure or certification in the State of Kentucky. The institution has not made such a determination for any other state.

Programs requiring credentialing to gain employment, such as Practical Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Sonography, meet all requirements in Kentucky and Indiana to attempt license or credential examinations. Due to individual state regulations, students who reside outside the states of Kentucky or Indiana may not be eligible to enroll in on-ground (residential) or online education courses or programs for which the College is not approved. Students who relocate while enrolled at MedQuest College may be unable to complete their studies if they move to a state where the College is not currently authorized to offer an online option for the program. Any student who is considering relocation while enrolled should contact the Program Director and/or Campus Director to discuss how relocation should alter their eligibility. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the College of his/her relocation.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

Percentage of those enrolled full-time, who are male/female, pell eligible and are self-identified as a member of a racial or ethnic group:
*Reported to IPEDS for time period 7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019

Total Men and Women = 810

529 Students were eligible for Pell during 7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019 = 65%

Total Men = 40 = 5%
Asian = 1 = less than 1%
Black or African American = 12 = 2%
Hispanic = 2 = less than 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander = 1 = less than 1%
Race and Ethnicity Unknown = 1= less than 1%
Two or More Races = 1= less than 1%
White = 22 = 2%

Total Women = 770 = 95%
American Indian or Alaska Native = 1= less than 1%
Asian = 7 = 1%
Black or African American = 209 = 26%
Hispanic = 57 = 7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander = 0 = 0%
Race and Ethnicity Unknown = 12 = 2%
Two or More Races = 32 = 4%
White = 452 = 55%

Placement, Retention, and Exam Rates
*Reported to ABHES for time period 7/1/2019 – 6/30/2020

Louisville – Dental Assisting
Job Placement  85%
Retention 87%

 Louisville – Medical Assisting
Job Placement 93%
Retention 80%

 Louisville – Medical Equipment Repair Technology
Job Placement 100%
Retention 93%

Louisville – Practical Nursing
Job Placement NA
Retention 87%

 Lexington – Dental Assisting
Job Placement 76%
Retention 84%

 Lexington – Medical Assisting
Job Placement 74%
Retention  78%

 Lexington – DMS-ECG
Job Placement 80%
Retention 90%
Exam Pass 80%
Exam Participation 100%

 Lexington – DMS-VAS
Job Placement 100%
Retention 93%
Exam Pass 100%
Exam Participation 75%

 Lexington – Practical Nursing
Job Placement NA
Retention 94%

MedQuest College does not currently offer four-year degree programs.

Retention Rate for 1st time full time (Cohort students who completed their program within 100% of normal time to completion)
*Reported to IPEDS for period: 9/1/2016 – 8/31/2017
Overall rates for cohort year 2016 = 81%
Men = 0%
Women = 81%

MedQuest College is not currently required to maintain a teach-out plan by its accreditor, ABHES.

To date, there have been no enforcement actions of prosecutions brought against MedQuest College by a state or federal law enforcement agency in any matter where a final judgment against the institution, if rendered, would result in adverse action by the accrediting agency, revocation by state authorizing agency, or limitation, suspension or termination of Title IV eligibility.

This information was updated on 12/15/2020.

Sprinkler Inspection – Lex – 2020

Fire Depot LOC – Lex – 2020

Exhibit G – Inspection Reports LOU 2019-2

Exhibit G – Fire Inspection – Lou 2020

MedQuest College is not considered a religious institution.