As a current or prospective student, you should be well-informed about the financial aid programs that you are considering. You have certain rights and responsibilities regarding financial aid. Many of these are listed below and may be obtained by either following the links or by contacting the financial aid office at the address listed below. To view other information that the university is required to provide, visit the Your Right to Know page.

• The cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and additional costs associated with certain programs of study.
• Financial aid programs available to students from federal, state, and institutional sources
• Application forms and procedures
• Eligibility requirements
• Criteria for selection
• Criteria for determining the amount of award
• Satisfactory academic progress requirements
• Disbursement methods
• Loan terms
• Conditions and terms of employment provided as part of student's financial assistance package
• Conditions for deferral of federal loan repayments for volunteer service
• Discharge and Cancellation information
• Perkins Loan deferment rules (More information can be found in the Student Guide.)
• Return of Title IV assistance
• Requirements and procedures for officially withdrawing
• Refund policy

• Read directions thoroughly, complete all application forms accurately, and to comply with any deadlines
• Provide any supplemental information or documentation required by the office of financial aid or other agency if applicable
• Read, understand, and keep copies of any forms you are required to sign
• Repay any student loans you may receive
• Attend an entrance interview and an exit interview if you receive federal, state, or university loans while in attendance
• Notify the office of financial aid of any change in your enrollment status or financial status (including any scholarships or grants received from outside sources). Changes of address and enrollment status must also be reported to your lender if you have a loan
• Satisfactorily perform the work agreed upon in a Federal Work-Study job
• Know and comply with all requirements for continuation of financial aid, including satisfactory academic progress requirements.