Student Consumer Information
Accreditation and Licensing
Information on GIA's accreditation and licensing is available on this page and is found in the Education Catalog.
ACCSC Graduation and Employment Rates
Carlsbad Campus
New York Campus
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Annual Report
GIA is approved to operate in California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), and publishes its BPPE Annual Report on its website.
California School Performance Fact Sheet
GIA publishes a California School Performance Fact Sheet for each approved course and program on its website, as required by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
California On Campus School Performance Fact Sheets:
California Distance Education School Performance Fact Sheets:
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Career Services
GIA's Career Services team can help you develop your career plans and prepare for your future in the gem and jewelry industry. Additional information is found in the Education Catalog.
To access the catalogs for other GIA school locations, please refer to our campuses and locations page.
Catalog
GIA's Education Catalog provides information about available programs, costs, schedules, policies, and more.
To access the catalogs for other GIA school locations, please refer to our campuses and locations page.
College Navigator
College Navigator provides national comparative information for universities, including costs, student demographics, student outcomes, and other institutional information as published by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day, is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution. All institutions receiving federal funding, including funding through the U.S. Department of Education, are required to hold an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year (or in the preceding or following week if the date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday).
Copyright Infringement and P2P File Sharing Policy
GIA's policies prohibit the illegal downloading and/or sharing of copyrighted material, including web pages, peer-to-peer file sharing software, and email. Additional information is found in the Education Catalog and details are found in GIA's policy statement.
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure for the Public
Drug and Alcohol Policy - Preventing Drug and Alcohol Abuse
GIA maintains strict policies against drug and alcohol abuse by our students and employees. GIA's comprehensive policy includes information about illegal drugs, addiction, and local treatment providers. Additional information is found in the Education Catalog and Clery Report.
Emergency Communication and Notification System: Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications
In the event of an emergency, GIA will contact affected students by phone, text, and email, and will provide additional information on the GIA website and on the GIA telephone answering system. Additional information is found in the GIA’s 2025 Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and the Education Catalog.
- GIA’s 2025 Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act
- Carlsbad Online Education Catalog
- Carlsbad On Campus Education Catalog
- New York Education Catalog
For additional information please contact us at studentconsumerinfo@gia.edu
Federal Entrance and Exit Counseling for Direct Student Loan Borrowers
Entrance Counseling is designed to inform students of the rights and responsibilities associated with being a student loan borrower. It is a federal requirement students complete Entrance Counseling before Federal Direct Loan funds can disburse to their student account.
Exit counseling provides important information students will need as they prepare to repay federal direct student loan(s). During exit counseling, students will review the terms and conditions applying to the federal student loans, be introduced to various repayment options, and learn the importance of avoiding default.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
GIA’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) prepares and communicates information on financial aid; Veterans Affairs, VA benefits, state and local rehabilitation eligibility, GIA scholarships and outside scholarship opportunities to assist students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
Net Price Calculator
Net price calculators are available on GIA website and allow prospective students to enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account.
Nondiscrimination Policy
It is GIA's policy not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any student enrolled in, or seeking enrollment in GIA on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, medical condition, creed, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, caste, union membership, political affiliation, physical appearance, HIV status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. All students have the rights and privileges to participate in programs and activities generally accorded to or made available to all students of the school. Additional information is found in the Education Catalog.
Notification of Availability of Institutional & Financial Aid Information
The Notice is updated on an annual basis and made available to enrolled and prospective students and staff of GIA’s Carlsbad and New York campuses.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
GIA maintains high standards for academic performance, including separate standards for continuing eligibility for federal financial aid. Additional information is found in the Education Catalog.
- Financial Aid Academic Requirements
- Carlsbad Online Education Catalog
- Carlsbad On Campus Education Catalog
- New York Education Catalog
To access the catalogs for other GIA school locations, please refer to our campuses and locations page.