CONSUMER INFORMATION
Accreditation and Approval
California Aeronautical University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, 1350 Eye Street, NW, Suite 560, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 336-6780, to award diplomas, associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees.
California Aeronautical University’s approval to operate in the State of California as a private postsecondary institution is based on the provisions of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (California Education Code, Title 3, Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 8), which is effective January 1, 2010. California Aeronautical University under section 94802(a) of CPPEA, will by operation of law, be approved until December 31, 2023. The Act is administered by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, under the Department of Consumer Affairs. The Bureau can be reached at 1747 N. Market Boulevard, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or local (916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897.
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy
California Aeronautical University has developed an Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy to comply with the requirements set forth by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy - California
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy - Arizona
Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports
Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy
CAU is committed to providing an environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. In support of this commitment, the University has created an Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy.
Training materials used to train Title IX personnel:
- Introduction and Overview of the New Title IX Regulations
- The New Role of the Title IX Coordinator
- Informal Resolution and Investigations
- Advisors and Decision Makers
Students, Employees and CAU Community members who believe they have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence, should notify the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is:
Coordinator | Email Address | Phone Number | Physical Address |
Andrea Georges Title IX Coordinator |
Andreag@calaero.edu | (661)615-5915 | 1450 Boughton Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
CARES ACT: HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or, CARES Act, was passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on March 27th, 2020. This bill allotted $2.2 trillion to provide fast and direct economic aid to the American people negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of that money, approximately $14 billion was given to the Office of Postsecondary Education as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, or HEERF.
The US Department of Education has made available emergency grants to student of institutions, including California Aeronautical University, who need financial support for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These are grant funds and are considered the CARES Student Portion and more information is below. The US Department of Education has also distributed an Institutional portion to cover any costs associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus. Details of this funding and expenditures are below.
CARES Students Portion
California Aeronautical University (CAU) received over $147 thousand to allocate to students. The University has provided emergency aid funds and other resources to ensure eligible students enrolled receive support during this period of uncertainty
CARES Act Eligibility and Distribution of Student Funds as of 5/20/2020-Revised
CARES Act Eligibility and Distribution of Student Funds as of 5/20/2020
CARES Act Eligibility and Distribution of Student Funds as of 9/30/2020, dated 10/21/2020
CARES Act Eligibility and Distribution of Student Funds as of 12/31/2020
CARES Institutional Portion
The CARES Act also provided institutions of higher education funding to cover any costs associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus. The University has completed the following Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reports:
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting Under CARES Act – Quarter End December 31, 2020
CPPEA REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (CPPEA) requires institutions to provide the following documents on their website.
Annual Report
Catalog
Visit the CAU catalog page to download the current catalog and catalog addendum.
School Performance Fact Sheets
- Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Associate of Science in Aviation Studies
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
- Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration
- Master of Aviation Science
- Master of Business Administration
HEERF II Grants to Students
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) made available an additional $21.2 billion to higher education institutions to ensure learning continues for students during the COVID-19 pandemic under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) as Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). Additional information about these funds is located here: CRRSAA: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II).
HEERF II Eligibility and Distribution of Grant Funds to Students as of 12/31/2021
HEERF II Eligibility and Distribution of Grant Funds to Students as of 9/30/2021
HEERF II Eligibility and Distribution of Grant Funds to Students as of 6/30/2021
HEERF III Grants to Students
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) made available an additional $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID 19 pandemic under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) by the American Rescue Plan (ARP). ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Additional information about these funds is located here: ARP: American Rescue Plan (HEERF III).
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds-June 2022
HEERF III Eligibility and Distribution of Grant Funds to Students as of 6/30/2022
HEERF III Eligibility and Distribution of Grant Funds to Students as of 3/31/2022
HEERF III Eligibility and Distribution of Grant Funds to Students as of 12/31/2021
HEERF III Eligibility and Distribution of Grant Funds to Students as of 9/30/2021
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
This is the data reported to ACICS by the institution in its most recent Campus Accountability Report.
Performance Information Disclosure - California
Performance Information Disclosure - Arizona
STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW
ACCESS TO SERVICES, ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES BY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
California Aeronautical University does not discriminate against individuals with a disability. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation request to allow full participation in academic or student activities, including applications for admission and financial aid. Qualified individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation should speak with the University President or Director of Education.
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