Student Rights and Responsibilities

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You have the right to:

  1. have complete information regarding fees, payment, and refund policies available to you.
  2. have all personal and family financial information treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.
  3. have aid awards credited to your account in a timely manner.
  4. know the source(s) and amount(s) of aid for which you are eligible.
  5. know which portion of your financial aid package must be repaid and which portion does not.
  6. request an explanation of the funds in your financial aid package and decline any portion of your award.
  7. submit an appeal to the Financial Aid Office if your circumstances change.

You have the responsibility to:

  1. advise the Financial Aid Office whenever you change your enrollment (e.g. from full-time to less than full-time) or housing status.
  2. advise the Financial Aid Office of any additional aid received which is not indicated on your Financial Aid Award Notice.
  3. inform the Financial Aid Office if you expect to withdraw or take a leave of absence. Refer to the Office of Student Accounts section of the catalog regarding the school’s refund policy.
  4. provide the Financial Aid Office with all verification materials requested.
  5. meet your financial obligations to the University.
  6. know and comply with the rules governing all financial aid you receive.
  7. read and understand all materials sent by the Financial Aid Office.
  8. accept responsibility for all agreements signed by you and keep copies of all materials for your records.
  9. complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year prior to the University’s established priority deadline.
  10. respond promptly to any information requests from external organizations, including the NJ Higher Education Assistance Authority (NJHESAA)
  11. maintain good standing and satisfactory academic progress as defined in the academic section of the University catalog.
  12. report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) any grants and/and scholarships which are in excess of tuition, fees and books when completing your federal tax return