Student's Rights and Responsibilities

Rights - You have the right to know
- What financial aid programs are available both need based and non-need based federal financial aid
- How you apply for aid
- The deadline for submitting applications for each of the programs
- How financial need is determined in general
- The requirements for continued eligibility
- The cost of attending SU (once official figures are available)
- The resources considered in calculating the individual financial need
- SU’s Title IV refund policy - for a student who formally withdraws or unofficially withdraws (drop-out)
- The financial aid disbursement procedures
- The terms and conditions of employment in the FWS program
- The instructional, laboratory, and other physical plant facilities associated with the academic programs
- A list of the faculty and other instructional personnel
- The availability of FSA program funds for study abroad programs
- What portion of the financial aid received must be repaid and what portion is grant aid
- Source and amount of each type of aid that is offered
- The details regarding any loan offered
- Certain statistics, policies, and a description of programs that promote campus safety
- The satisfactory academic progress requirements and procedures for aid recipients
- Salisbury University’s graduation rates, completion and transfer out rates
- Information about the student’s rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Responsibilities - It is your responsibility
- Inform the Financial Aid Office of any change in enrollment status, residency or grade level changes
- Read and understand the contents in the current Financial Aid Award Notification Guide.
- Notify the Financial Aid Office of any non-university aid that you receive
- Notify the Financial Aid Office of aid you are receiving that is not indicated on your award notification (excluding aid from the Maryland State Scholarship Administration)
- Meet satisfactory academic progress requirements
- Complete all application forms accurately and submit them on time
- Provide correct information (misreporting information on financial aid forms is a violation of the law and may be considered a criminal offense)
- Use financial aid funds solely for educational purposes
- Promptly return all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and new information requested by the Financial Aid Office
- Update your Bio/Demo information through your GullNet account
- Read, understand, and keep copies of all forms that you are asked to sign
- Understand that you are not permitted to receive federal/state financial aid at two different institutions simultaneously
- Repay all loans according to the terms agreed upon at the time the loan was accepted and the promissory note signed
- Complete and submit the Course Load Change form if you are not going to attend SU as a fulltime student each semester
- Read and fully understand the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
- Check your "To Do List" daily
- Read your SU email frequently - our MAIN form of communication
- Be aware that you are not permitted to receive federal/state financial aid at two different institutions simultaneously

Contact Us:

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships Scarborough Student Leadership Center 201