Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving Financial Aid

You have the right to:

• Information about how your aid award was calculated.
• Have your financial need reviewed through an appeal process if you or your family's circumstances change.
• Know that the information you give to the Financial Aid Office will be treated confidentially.
• Student consumer information. Please see the list of Student Consumer Information available through the Dean of Students Office.

You have the responsibility to:

• Provide accurate information to the Financial Aid Office.
• Provide any additional information requested during the application process, which may include copies of income tax returns, verification worksheets, or other required information.
• Use financial aid for educational expenses only.
• Make satisfactory academic progress.
• Report any additional financial aid you receive such as scholarships, outside grants or other educational/tuition assistance.
• Repay all loans according to your established payment schedule. If you are in default on a loan, you are not eligible for additional financial aid.
• Repay any prior overaward of financial aid.