Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights:

• The types of financial aid programs available at Sierra College, including information on all federal, state and institutional financial aid programs.
• The deadlines for submitting applications and forms.
• The cost of attending Sierra College for determination of financial aid eligibility.
• The method by which Sierra College calculates your financial need.
• The family resources (such as parental contribution if dependent, student contribution, other financial aid resources, etc.) are considered in your financial need calculation.
• The amount of your financial need, as determined by Sierra College, has been met.
• An explanation from the Financial Aid Office of the various types of aid in your award package. If dissatisfied with your award, you may request a review by contacting the Financial Aid Office.
• The portion of your financial aid offer must be repaid and what portion is grant aid.
• If the aid is a loan, the interest rate, the total amount that must be repaid, the repayment procedures, the length of time allotted to repay the loan, and when repayment begins.
• Student financial aid records are confidential and will only be released to third parties, including parents, with your written authorization.

Student Responsibility:

• Review and consider all information about Sierra College before you enroll.
• Complete all financial aid application forms accurately and submit them on time.
• Errors can result in long delays in the receipt of financial aid. Intentional reporting of incorrect information on financial aid application forms is a violation of law and considered a criminal offense subject to penalties under the U.S. Criminal Code.
• Provide all requested documentation and verification items by deadlines.
• Report any additional resources (e.g. outside scholarships, assistance from CalWORKs, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.) received during the award year.
• Read, understand and accept responsibility for all forms and agreements requiring your signature and keep copies of them.