Consumer Information

The U.S. Department of Education requires schools receiving Title IV funding to disseminate and report certain information to students. In an effort to assist students in making informed decisions, SOWELA Technical Community College posts a vast amount of student consumer information online. The information has been compiled and listed on this page for the ease of our students both current and prospective.

General Information

• Accreditation
• BankMobile Contract Disclosure (opens new window)
• Campus Map
• College Catalog
• Faculty and Staff Directory
• Student Body Diversity (PDF)
• Student Cost of Attendance Information (opens new window)
• Textbook Information (opens new window)
• Tuition Adjustments
• Tuition and Fees for 2019-2020 (PDF)

Student Policies and Procedures

• ADA Information
• Alcohol and Drug Procedure (PDF)
• Campus Free Expression Policy (PDF)
• Campus Safety and Hazing Policy (PDF)
• Campus Sexual Harassment Confidential Advisors
• Copyright Infringement and Unauthorized Peer-to-Peer File Sharing (PDF)
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - FERPA (PDF)
• Financial Aid Refunds
• Proof of Immunization (PDF)
• Sexual Assault procedure (PDF)
• Sexual Harassment Policy (PDF)
• Title IX Information
• Transfer of Credit Information and Instructions
• Tuition Adjustments
• Withdrawal Procedure (PDF)

Student Services

• Accessibility Services
• Career Services
• Counseling Services
• Grievance Process
• Student Organizations
• Voter Registration (online) (opens new window)
• Voter Registration (paper) (PDF)

Financial Aid

• Code of Conduct for Employees Offering Financial Assistance (opens new window)
• College Navigator (opens new window)
• Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Violations (PDF)
• Financial Aid Shopping Sheet (PDF)
• How to Apply for Financial Aid
• National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS (opens new window))
• Net Price Calculator
• Return of Title IV Student Financial Aid (PDF)
• Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (PDF)
• Terms and Conditions (PDF)
• Types of Financial Aid Offered at SOWELA
• Veteran's Benefits

Academics

• Academic Programs at SOWELA
• Student Completion, Graduation, and Transfer-Out Rates (PDF)

Louisiana Transfer Degree

• Academic Renewal Policy (PDF)
• Ashford University Articulation/Transfer Agreement (PDF)
• Associate of Arts
• Associate of Science
• Credit by Examination Policy (PDF)
• McNeese State University Articulation/Course Transfer Information (PDF)
• Northwestern State University Articulation/Course Transfer Information (PDF)
• Process Technology Fast Track Acceptance Policy (PDF)
• Workforce Programs

Safety and Security

• Campus Safety & Security Annual Report (PDF)
• Louisiana DUI and DWI Laws (PDF)
• Register for the SOWELA Emergency Notification System (opens new window)
• SOWELA Emergency Procedures (PDF)

Contact Information

The Enrollment Services One Stop is where students go to receive information on Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registration. It is located in the Sycamore Student Center.

SOWELA Technical Community College

Office of Enrollment Services

3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave.

Lake Charles, LA 70615

Phone Number: (337) 421-6550 or (337) 421-6545

Fax Number : (337) 491-2054

SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

EEO/Title IX Officer

Ms. Candy Parker, Director of Human Resources

Address: 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615

Phone: (337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483 ext. 6510

Email: candy.parker@sowela.edu

ADA Officer

Ms. Maegan Lewis, Interim Director of Student Services

Address: 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615

Phone: (337) 421-6975

Email: maegan.lewis@sowela.edu