Students have the right to obtain from the University:
Procedures and deadlines for submitting applications for each
available financial aid program
Procedures necessary for reapplying for financial aid each year
and any priority filing dates
Cost of attending UNC Charlotte and UNC Charlotte refund policy
Criteria used to select financial aid recipients
Process of how student financial need is determined
The amount of financial need that has been met due to awarding
of financial aid
Information about the resources considered in the calculation of
financial need
Available financial aid programs (federal, state, institutional
and institutionally awarded private) and their exact
requirements
Knowledge of how various financial aid program eligibilities are
determined
Knowledge of how decisions on financial aid eligibility are
made, the basis for these decisions, and the procedures for
reconsidering of a financial aid package if it is believed that
a mistake has been made or if circumstances have changed
Type and amount of assistance in a student financial aid award
package and an explanation of each award
Procedure of how satisfactory academic progress (SAP) is
determined, information about the status of SAP being met, and
the policy and process to follow if it is not being met
Information about what happens if they withdraw from courses,
withdraw completely or drop out during a semester or year
Information about what portion of their financial aid is loan(s)
and what portion is grant(s).
Interest rate on loans, the length of time in which the loans
must be repaid, the projected start date of repayment, and
applicable deferment and cancellation provisions
Who can give you further advice
Special facilities and services available to persons with
disabilities
Students have these responsibilities:
Carefully review, consider and understand all information
provided regarding UNC Charlotte financial assistance programs,
performance expectations, degree/program requirements and
student responsibilities prior to enrolling
Pay close attention when completing the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete all required forms accurately and submit them to the
correct locations by the published deadlines. Errors will cause
delays or prevent the awarding of financial aid
Meet all deadlines for applying or reapplying for aid
Provide all additional documentation, verification, corrections
and/or new information requested by the Office of Student
Financial Aid and information required by the University
Intentional misreporting of information on application forms for
federal aid is a violation of the law and is considered a
criminal offense subject to penalties under the United States
Criminal Code
Respond in a timely manner regarding offers of financial
assistance by the financial aid notification letter and indicate
the acceptance or rejection of offered financial aid
Maintain good academic standing and make satisfactory progress
Inform the Office of Student Financial Aid of any and all
outside scholarships or resources available to meet your cost of
attendance at the University
Notify the University of any changes in: attendance (withdrawal
from courses, withdrawal from school) name, address, marital
status, housing situation, or expected graduation date
To complete both an entrance and exit interview if you borrow
financial aid through the loan programs
Understand the University’s refund policy and the Return to
Title IV Refund policy
Understand the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy and
procedures
Read, understand and keep copies of all forms which are signed
