As a student consumer, students have a right to:

·         Be informed of the correct procedures for applying for aid; cost of attendance; types of aid available; how financial need is determined; criteria for awarding aid; how academic progress is determined; and what must be done to continue receiving aid.

·         Be informed of the type and amount of assistance the student will receive; and how and when the student will receive the aid.

·         View the contents of the student’s financial aid file, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

·         Know the conditions of any loan.

It is the student’s responsibility to:

·         Complete application materials correctly and submit them on time.

·         Read all materials sent from the Financial Aid Office and all agencies awarding aid; read, understand and keep copies of all forms the student signs.

·         Know and comply with the rules governing the aid received.

·         Provide additional documentation, verification, corrections and/or any new information the Financial Aid Office requests.

·         Comply with the provisions of any promissory note and all other agreements signed.

·         Use financial aid only for expenses related to attending the College.

·         Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

·         Notify the Financial Aid Office of any resources not considered during the original need analysis and aid not listed on the award letter.

·         Keep local and permanent addresses current at the Records Office.

rev. 3-03-08