Grievances and Complaints

At TSTC, we believe strongly in our vision and values of excellence, accountability, service, and integrity. We are committed to delivering the best quality service possible with the highest regard for honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior. As part of this commitment, we have established procedures for responding to formal complaints from the public.

If you have questions or complaints, most can be addressed through routine college channels. If you need additional assistance, you can file a formal written complaint.

Formal Written Complaint Handling Procedure

Submit your complaint in writing by printing, completing, and emailing the Effective Customer Relations Form
or by calling one of the contacts below:

ES 3.24 Student Grievances and Complaints

Inquiries Relating to 504/ADAAA

We are committed to supporting our students and ensuring their concerns are addressed with care and diligence. Here are other various avenues available for filing complaints and seeking resolutions:

Federal Complaint Filing

Students have the right to a prompt and equitable resolution of their complaints without impairing their ability to pursue other remedies. This includes filing grievances with the responsible federal department or agency.

Complaints can be directed to:

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1475
202-453-6020
OCR.DC@ed.gov

Texas Higher Education Institution Complaints

Complaints concerning a Texas Higher Education Institution can be filed with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) at:

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Office of General Counsel
P.O. Box 12788
Austin, Texas 78711-2788
512-427-6101
studentcomplaints@highered.texas.gov

For your convenience, complaints can also be submitted online through the new THECB Complaint Portal.