RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITES OF RECEIVING AID

With regard to financial aid you have the right to know:

• What financial aid programs are available to you from Federal (e.g. TItle IV), State, and other sources, if applicable, and an explanation of all aid sources including what sources must be repaid
• The procedures for applying for various sources of aid and the deadlines for applying
• The criteria for awarding aid and how need for aid is determined
• How much funding you will receive and how much of your costs have been met by this funding
• How the institution distributes aid among students
• How and when the institution disbursed aid
• The conditions for any loans that you are awarded and accept
• Academic progress standards
• Refund policies
• You may view the contents of our student financial aid file in accordance with the Federal Educational Right to Privacy Act

All documents submitted to the Financial Services Office are confidential Catalog and/or the Consumer Information Guide Supplement provides all of this information to you.

If you should have further questions or inquiries, please contact your Financial Services Officer.

As a student and recipient of financial aid, your responsibilities are to:

• Review all information about the institution’s programs before you enroll
• Complete all applications and forms accurately and timely, ask your Financial Services Officer questions if necessary
• Know and comply with the rules of any aid that you receive, including provisions of any promissory note that you sign, providing any data requested by the Financial Services Office to verify application information (see Verification below), and understanding the consequences of defaulting on a loan Maintain satisfactory academic progress
•  Accept responsibility for all agreements that you sign
• Review and comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to financial aid, academic and conduct policies
• Keep your address and contact information current by notifying your Financial Services Officer or admissions representative