Philosophy and Policies

Miles College is a senior, private, liberal arts Historically Black College with roots in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.  The College through dedicated faculty cultivates students to seek knowledge that leads to intellectual and civic empowerment. Students are transformed through rigorous study, scholarly inquiry, and spiritual awareness, thereby enabling graduates to become responsible citizens who help shape the global society.

The Philosophy of the Miles College is that no student should be denied access to postsecondary education because of financial barriers.  The Financial Aid Office is to ensure consistent, equitable, and fair distribution of financial aid funds as described by Federal, State and Institutional policies and regulations. While the primary responsibility of paying for College lies with the student and the student’s family, the Financial Aid department offers a variety of aid, such as grants, loans, scholarships, and work study to assist as many qualified students that are deemed eligible.

Financial Aid offices are located in Browns Hall suite 107.  The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.  The department can be reached by telephone or (205)929-165 or email address finaid@miles.edu.

Miles College is committed to providing equal opportunity in admissions and treatment of students, in educational programs for students, in employment opportunities and in governance of the College, without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, family status, or other classification protected by applicable law. There shall be no retaliation against any applicant, employee, or student for filing a harassment or discrimination complaint, or assisting, testifying, or participating in the investigation of such a complaint. Any applicant, employee, or student reporting sexual or other harassment or discrimination will also be protected from reprisals or retaliation by the College, any supervisors, and/or co-workers as a result of such complaint(s).

It is also the policy of College to be in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which

 provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.