Student Rights:

n education in the health sciences involves time, money and effort. It is a large investment and requires careful evaluation. To make the best choice, a student should understand a college’s academic program, facilities, dropout rates, full cost of attendance, refund policy and financial aid programs. Students should also ask about any other details they think would help them make their decision.

Students have the right to ask a college:

• What financial assistance is available, including information on all federal, state and institutional financial aid programs?
• What the deadlines are for submitting applications for each of the financial aid programs available?
• What the cost of attending is and what the policies are on refunds?
• What criteria are used to select financial aid recipients?
• How does the college determine the financial need? This process includes how costs for tuition and fees, travel, books and supplies, living expenses, and miscellaneous expenses are considered in the budget.
• What resources (such as parental contribution, other financial aid, assets, etc.) are considered in the calculation of need?
• How much of the financial need, as determined by the institution, has been met?
• What programs are in the student aid package? (If students believe they have been treated unfairly, they may request reconsideration of the award.)
• What portion of the financial aid must be repaid and what portion is grant aid? (If the aid is a loan, students have the right to know what the interest rate is, the total amount that must be repaid, the pay back procedures, the length of time students have to repay the loan, and when repayment is to begin.)

Student Responsibilities:

Students are expected to fulfill certain responsibilities:

• Review and consider all information about a college's program before enrolling;
• Pay special attention to the application for student financial aid, complete it accurately and submit it on time to the right place. Errors can delay the receipt of financial aid. Intentional misreporting of information on application forms for federal financial aid is a violation of law and is considered a criminal offense subject to penalties under the US Criminal Code;
• Return all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and/or new information requested by either the college or the agency to which the application has been submitted;
• Read and understand all forms before signing and keep copies of them;
• Accept responsibility for all loan agreements signed;
• Loan recipients must notify the College and the lender of changes in address, name, or college status;
• Know and comply with the deadlines for application or reapplication for aid;
• Know and comply with the College's refund procedures;
• Notify the business or financial aid office of any change in course load;
• Notify the business or financial aid office of any change in financial situation, either before or after an award is made.

Changes in federal or state policy could affect the information printed in this catalog. Contact the business or financial aid office for complete and current information regarding policies and procedures. Complete and current financial aid information (i.e., policies and procedures, types of aid, etc.) is available from the business office upon request.

To request information call 704-403-3507