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Student Rights
You have the right to ask a school… -
The names of its accrediting or licensing organizations. -
About its programs; its instructional, laboratory, faculty and physical facilities. -
What the cost of attendance is, and what it's policy is on refunds for students who drop classes or withdraw. -
What financial assistance is available, including information on all Federal, State, local private and institutional financial aid programs. -
What the procedures and deadlines are for submitting application for each available financial aid program. -
What criteria it uses to select financial aid recipients. -
How it determines your financial need. This process includes how costs for tuition and fees, books and supplies, transportation, personal and miscellaneous expenses are considered in your cost of education. It also includes how resources (such as parental and student contributions and other financial aid) are considered in calculating your financial nd. -
How much of your financial need, as determined by the institution, has been met by financial aid funds. -
How and when you will be paid financial aid. -
To explain each type and amount of assistance in your financial aid award offer. -
What the interest rate is on any student loan you may borrow, the total amount you must repay, the length of time you have to repay, when you must start repayment, and what cancellation or deferment provisions apply. -
If you are offered a Work Study job, what kind of job is it, what hours must you work, what your duties will be, what the rate of pay will be and how and when you will be paid. -
To reconsider your aid award if you believe a mistake has been made, or if your enrollment or financial circumstances change. -
How the school determines whether you are making satisfactory academic progress, and what happens when you aren't. -
What special facilities and services are available to the handicapped. -
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