Students' Rights & Responsibilities

What Financial Aid is available, including federal, state and institutional aid
That the information they give to the Financial Aid Office will be treated confidentially
The cost of attendance and the policies for students who withdraw
How their Financial Aid budget and financial need was determined (including how other resources affect their need)
How their aid was calculated and awarded
What types of aid they were awarded and the criteria used to award each Financial Aid program
Which Financial Aid programs must be repaid and which do not
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 Financial Aid Office with accurate information in a timely manner
Provide any additional 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
Make Satisfactory Academic Progress as determined by the Financial Aid Office
Inform the Financial Aid Office of any additional Financial Aid they receive such as scholarships, outside grants, assistantship or other educational/tuition assistance
Repay all loans according to the payment schedule. Students who default on a loan are not eligibile for additional Financial Aid
Perform their Federal Work-Study job in a satisfactory manner
Know and comply with any refund procedures
Inform the Financial Aid Office if their personal information changes such as:
- Their permanent or local address
- Their residency status
- Their enrollment status (credit load)
- Their classification (Undergraduate, graduate, second degree, special student)
- Change in governmental benefits (veterans, TANF)