Rights & Responsibilities

You have a right to:

• Accept, reject, or seek adjustment to your financial aid award without prejudice.
• Know how much aid you will receive each term and when it will be disbursed.
• Know the terms of any work program award you are offered.
• Know the interest rate, and the amount, method, and starting date of repayment for any loans offered to you.
• Meet with a counselor and review your financial aid record.
• Request a counselor to review any decision you feel warrants consideration due to an emergency or circumstance beyond your control.
• Receive answers to any questions you have about financial aid.
• Cancel all or a portion of loans offered to you.

You have a responsibility to:

• Apply annually for financial aid, following the procedures and meeting all deadlines listed in the application and notification publications.
• Read and retain copies of financial aid information, correspondence, and other related documentation.
• Complete entrance and exit interview and repay all loans according to the terms of your promissory note and truth-in-lending statement forms. (A hold will be placed on your records if you fail to comply).
• Provide complete and accurate information.
• Notify the Office of Admissions and Student Financial Aid of any change in your name, marital status, scholarship awards, or financial status.
• Notify your University employer if you cancel from classes or terminate your status.
• Abide by University policies and the Student Conduct Code.