Students Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Financial Aid

Rights: 
Students have the rights to know what financial aid programs the college have available to students; the criteria used by the college to select financial aid recipients; the deadlines for submitting applications; the cost of attendance for the college; how need is determined; the college’s refund policy; what portion of financial aid must be repaid if the student withdraws or is dropped from all of their classes; what programs are eligible for funding through financial aid programs; how the school determines whether or not the student is making satisfactory progress; what happens if the student is not making satisfactory progress and the appeals process.

Responsibilities:
It is the student’s responsibility to carefully review the award letter and the Conditions of Awards brochure; notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance of all outside aid awarded (such as scholarships); reapply annually for financial aid; meet the suggested deadline dates for applying; returning requested documents in a timely fashion; and to contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance with any questions regarding financial aid.