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Students Rights and Responsibilities

  1. Admissions
  2. U.S. Loans
  3. Students Rights and Responsibilities

Students receiving U.S. Federal Direct Loans at AUC have certain rights and responsibilities under federal regulations.

As a financial aid recipient, you are responsible for:

  • Completing and submitting the FAFSA each academic year.
  • Providing accurate and complete information on all financial aid applications and forms.
  • Reading, understanding, and retaining copies of all documents you sign.
  • Maintaining eligibility for federal student aid, including meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
  • Providing additional documentation requested by the Financial Aid Office.
  • Notifying the Financial Aid Office of any additional financial assistance received, such as scholarships, private loans, or other educational resources.
  • Maintaining the required enrollment status for your financial aid eligibility.
  • Understanding the financial aid implications of adding, dropping, or withdrawing from courses.
  • Notifying the Registrar's Office if you withdraw from the University.
  • Notifying the Financial Aid Office if you do not plan to enroll in a semester for which aid has been awarded.
  • Repaying any federal aid funds received in error or for which you are later determined ineligible.
  • Keeping your contact information current with the University and your federal loan servicer.
  • Responding promptly to requests for information from the Financial Aid Office.
  • Complying with the terms and conditions of any loan or financial aid agreement you accept.
  • Notifying your federal loan servicer if you change your name, address, telephone number, enrollment status, or transfer to another institution.

Student Rights

As a financial aid recipient, you have the right to:

  • Know the procedures and deadlines for applying for financial aid.
  • Know how your Cost of Attendance (COA) is determined.
  • Know how your eligibility for financial aid is determined.
  • Know the types and amounts of financial aid for which you are eligible.
  • Know how and when your financial aid will be disbursed.
  • Review the University's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards and appeal procedures.
  • Request an explanation of any financial aid decision.
  • Review your financial aid records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
  • Receive information regarding the terms and conditions of any loan you accept.
  • Accept, reduce, or decline any federal loan offered to you.