Students Rights & Responsibilities

As a student, you have the right to know:

What financial aid programs are available and how to apply for them
Procedures and deadlines for submitting applications for financial aid programs
The Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budget and how financial need is determined
The type and amount of assistance you will receive and an explanation of each award
How and when your financial aid assistance will be disbursed
That all application information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality
The eligibility criteria for awarding financial aid
How your satisfactory academic progress status is determined
Requirements in the case of withdrawal, refunds, and repayment of financial aid
Names of the accreditation or licensing organizations for the college
And to submit a request for Professional Judgment to have your financial aid file reviewed if family and/or financial circumstances have changed

As a student, you have the responsibility to:

Submit all forms/documents required to complete the application process in a timely and accurate manner
Read, understand, and retain copies of all information and/or forms that are sent to you and all other documents you sign
Comply with and accept responsibility for any financial aid received and all other agreements you sign
Notify CCCC of any and all financial resources you receive that are not listed on your financial aid award letter
Keep CCCC informed of any change of address, name, and/or marital status while you are a student
Use financial aid only for educational expenses related to attending CCCC
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Register and attend classes required in your major and for the number of hours required for your financial aid disbursement
Comply with employment requirements for Federal Work-Study
Understand the college's refund policy and the Financial Aid/VA Office’s Return to Title IV Refund policy
File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each academic year