Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights AS A FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENT

You Have the Right To:

• Know what financial aid programs are available, including information on all federal, state and CUNY SPS financial aid programs
• Know the deadlines for each of the available financial aid programs
• Know how your financial aid eligibility/need is determined
• Know the costs for tuition and fees, books and supplies
• Know how financial aid is awarded and the basis for these decisions
• Know how and when financial aid is disbursed
• Ask for a review of your financial situation if something changes
• Confidentiality of your personal information.  All information submitted with your application for financial aid is confidential and subject to legal requirements concerning disclosure of such information.
• Know how CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) determines whether or not you are making satisfactory academic progress, and what happens if you are not
• Know about the school’s tuition refund policies if you have to withdraw from school after the semester begins
• Know what effect withdrawals will have on your eligibility for financial aid payments

Student Responsibilities

You Have The Responsibility To:

• Keep all your contact information (postal address, email, and telephone) up to date in your CUNYfirst account
• Complete your applications accurately and provide correct information at all times. Reporting false information is a violation of the law and may be considered a criminal offense.
• Be aware of and meet all application deadlines. You must complete your applications early enough so that processing may be completed by the stated deadline.
• Respond in a timely manner to all requests for additional documentation either through email or CUNYfirst related to verification or corrections
• Read and understand all forms you are asked to sign and keep a copy of each. If you don't understand, ask a member of the financial aid team.
• Notify the Financial Aid Office if the information reported on your financial aid application has changed.
• Notify the Financial Aid Office if at any time during the year you receive any type of financial assistance that is not listed on your award notice
• Know and comply with all terms, conditions, and policies associated with the awards you receive
• Begin attendance in your classes. Financial aid is awarded with the expectation that you will attend school for the entire period for which your aid was intended.
• Continue to make satisfactory academic progress in your program of study according to federal and state standards