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STUDENTS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What are my responsibilities as a student receiving financial aid?

• Students are responsible for notifying the Financial Aid Office of all changes: new name, address, change of major, change of marital status, withdrawal or addition of classes during the semester
• Students are required to report financial assistance from sources outside MTCC to prevent an overaward of Federal and State financial aid funds
• To complete all financial aid applications and requested documentation to the best of your knowledge
  
• To understand and accept all signed documentation; keep copies of all financial aid correspondence that you sign
  
• Students should be aware of the MTCC withdrawal and refund policy

What are my rights as a student receiving financial aid?

Students have the right...

• To know what types of financial assistance are available at MTCC, including federal, state and local funds (see MTCC Catalog, Financial Aid Section for detailed list)
  
• To apply for financial aid at any time and to request assistance if necessary
  
• To know withdrawal and refund policies at MTCC
  
• To understand how the cost of attendance budget is determined for financial aid purposes
  
• To understand how financial aid is calculated and what elements (income, assets, etc) are used to determine the student’s expected family contribution (EFC)
  
• To know the amounts of financial aid awarded to them and what determines those amounts
  
• To know how satisfactory academic progress is determined by the MTCC Financial Aid Office and what happens if those standards are not met