Rights and Responsibilities of Financial Aid Recipients
Students have the right to:
- Know that your financial aid is based on calculated financial need
- Receive financial aid as long as you maintain your eligibility and meet your responsibilities
- Be informed of the terms of any award that is offered
- Know how financial aid is determined, including the determination and amount of the Student Aid Index
- Be exempt from garnishments of Federal Wok Study wages for any debt other than the cost of attendance at WETCC
- Accept, reject, or seek adjustments to your financial aid offer without prejudice or discrimination
- Privacy of information regarding your financial aid
- Report any significant loss or reduction in financial situation and seek a professional judgement
- Access your financial aid file in consultation with the financial aid department
- Seek financial aid counseling
Students have the responsibility to:
- Complete an application for financial aid annually to demonstrate continued need
- Provide accurate and factual information on all financial aid forms
- Notify the financial aid department and WETCC registrar office of any changes in information including:
- Withdrawal from school
- Outside awards or private scholarships you receive
- Changes in information provided on your application
- Read and understand all financial aid forms and keep copies of them
- Use financial aid only for educational related expenses
- Submit forms by the deadlines and to keep financial aid appointments
- Know and comply with the policies for financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
