Policies defined and regulated by the Colorado Dept. of Higher Education Division of Private Occupational Schools. We will update and add to this page as required.
Transcript/Diploma/Certificate Release and Financial Hold Exemption Policy
This following policy is in response to Colorado HB22-1049. This policy applies to all current and former students, excluding foreign students as defined in C.R.S. 23-1-113.5., who have an outstanding debt for tuition, room and board, or other financial aid funds owed to the school and request a transcript, diploma, or certificate. This policy also describes when a student may be subject to a registration hold.
Individuals may be subject to a transcript, diploma, or certificate hold when such individual owes certain debts to the School for tuition. School of Inner Health does not release transcripts, diplomas, or certificates when an outstanding balance of any amount is owed. The transcript, diploma, or certificate will be issued when the debt is paid. The School will assign a debt of $500 or higher to a third-party collection agency after 6 months of non-payment. If an individual is subject to such a hold, their transcripts, diplomas, or certificates will not be released unless an exemption applies as outlined in the below section.
Exemptions are granted for individuals who can demonstrate that the transcript/diploma/certificate request is required for one of the following reasons: Job application; Transferring to another postsecondary institution; Applying for state, federal, or institutional financial aid; Pursuit of military or national guard opportunities; Pursuit of other postsecondary opportunities.
Process and Procedure for Exemptions: Upon submission of a transcript/diploma/certificate request and documentation to verify an exemption, the School will review the request and make a determination regarding whether or not an exemption exists, as outlined in section 2, above. If it is determined that the individual has a valid exemption, the School will release the requested transcript/diploma/certificate. In this case, the transcript will reflect that an outstanding balance is owed. If the School determines that the individual does not meet the exemption criteria, the School will provide a written explanation of the denial of the request within seven business days.
Registration Holds: Individuals will no longer be able to register or enroll for courses/classes if an outstanding balance of any amount is owed. Students can register when the debt is paid. The School will assign a debt of $500 or higher to a third-party collection agency after 6 months of non-payment.
Individuals have the option to establish a payment plan for an outstanding debt. An individual who wishes to establish a payment plan for a debt owed to the School should contact the School Administrator at info@schoolofinnerhealth.org or 303-999-9963.
Complaints pertaining to HB22-1049 may be submitted to the Colorado Student Loan Ombudsperson via email to CSLSA@coag.gov.