Financial Aid - Student Rights & Responsibilities

Student Financial Aid Rights

As a student receiving financial aid at Santa Ana College, you have the right to:

  • The information given to the Financial Aid Office will be treated confidentially as mandated by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

  • Information regarding all means of financial assistance is available, including all federal, state, and institutional aid programs.

  • The procedures and deadlines for submitting applications for each financial aid program (including federal, state, and institutional aid programs) will be made known and accessible to students.

  • How your financial aid awards were calculated, the criteria to receive each award, and how the funds will be distributed or disbursed will be explained.

  • You may accept or decline any of your financial aid award(s)

  • All terms of any employment program you participate in will be made known to the student.

  • Information on Santa Ana College’s refund policy and the federal Return to Title IV policy will be made accessible to the student.

  • If you request an educational loan, you have the right to know the lender, interest rate, the total amount to be repaid, deferment options, repayment procedures, and the length of time you have to repay the loan, and when repayment begins.

  • You may submit an Academic Progress Appeal if you do not meet the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress.

 

Student Financial Aid Responsibilities

As a financial aid recipient at Santa Ana College, you are responsible for (but not limited to):

  • Providing accurate information to the Financial Aid Office.

  • Reapplying for financial aid each and every year.

  • Completing applications correctly and on time.

  • Meeting appropriate deadlines.

  • Reading and understanding all materials sent to you from the Financial Aid Office and all forms you are asked to submit or sign.

  • Requesting personal assistance if you have questions or don’t understand the information provided to you.

  • Submitting documentation and information requested by the Financial Aid Office in a timely manner and keeping copies for your own records.

  • Checking your My Financial Aid account regularly.

  • Notifying the Financial Aid Office of any name or address changes.

  • Knowing and complying with the rules governing your financial aid awards.

  • Attending classes and completing the requirements for each course in which you enroll.

  • Compliance with Santa Ana College’s refund policy and Federal Return to Title IV Aid policy, should you withdraw from the College (either officially or unofficially).

  • Notifying the Financial Aid Office of any financial awards you receive from outside resources (including scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, or other educational/tuition assistance) not already listed on your Financial Aid Award information available via your My Financial Aid account.

  • If you borrow a student loan, you are responsible for completing loan entrance and exit counseling.

  • The repayment of all loans is in accordance with the terms of your promissory note.

  • Notifying your lender if any of the following occurs before your loan is repaid: change of address, graduation, withdrawal from or less than half-time attendance, name change, or transfer to another institution.

  • Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.

  • Using financial aid for educational expenses incurred while attending.

  • The repayment of any over award of financial aid.

  • In accordance with federal regulations set forth by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, a summary of consumer information that must be provided to all students at Saddleback College, can found on the Student Consumer Information page.