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