Students' Rights and Responsibilities

Students have a right to know:

What financial aid is available, including federal, state, and institutional aid
That the information they give to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will be treated confidentially
The cost of attendance
The policies for students who withdraw
How their financial aid budget and financial need were determined
How their aid was calculated and awarded
What types of aid they were awarded, and the criteria used by each financial aid program
Which financial aid programs must be repaid, and which do not
How they can have their financial need reviewed through the re-evaluation process if their family circumstances have changed
How Satisfactory Academic Progress is determined and how it might affect their financial aid eligibility

Provide the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships with accurate information in a timely manner
Provide any information requested for the processing of their financial aid file (such as federal tax returns, verification worksheets, or other documentation)
Read and understand all forms that they are asked to sign and keep a copy of such forms for their record. Students should ask a financial aid advisor about any forms they do not understand
Make Satisfactory Academic Progress as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Tell the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships of any additional financial aid they receive such as
- Scholarships
- Outside grants
- Assistantships
- Other educational/tuition assistance
Repay all loans according to the payment schedule. Students who default on a loan are not eligible for additional financial aid
Perform their federal work-study job in a satisfactory manner
Know and comply with any refund procedures
Tell the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships if their personal information changes such as:
- Their permanent or local address
- Their residency status
- Their enrollment status (how many credits they are taking)
- Their classification (undergraduate, graduate, second degree, special student)
- Change in governmental benefits (veterans, TANF)