This page outlines the rights and responsibilities of those in receipt of US student loans
Your Rights
Have all records and data submitted with your application for financial aid treated as confidential information, as prescribed by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Have an explanation of the award process.
Be notified of changes in your financial aid status and the reasons for those changes.
Know the conditions of any loan you accept.
Your Responsibilities
Complete and submit application materials to the appropriate agencies within required or recommended timeframes.
Read all materials sent to you from the Student Finance Office. Read, understand, and keep copies of all forms you sign.
Know and comply with the rules governing the aid you receive. These rules include but are not limited to:
You must not be in default on any prior educational loan.
You must not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant or a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant due to repayment.
Provide additional documentation, and any additional information if requested by the Student Finance Office.
Comply with the provisions of any promissory note and all other agreements you sign including repaying your student loans.
Complete the registration process each year in order to ensure availability of all student aid funds you have been awarded.
Use student financial aid proceeds solely for direct educational costs and related living expenses.
Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Report private sources of student financial aid to the Financial Aid Office.
Report any changes in your status: marital, academic, enrollment, residential, or name status.
Keep your local and permanent addresses current with the Enrolments and Records Office.
