Student Rights & Responsibilities

Student Rights

1. I have the right to know what student financial aid programs are available at Cal Lutheran.
2. I have the right to know the deadlines (if any) for submitting applications for each financial aid program.
3. I have the right to know how my financial need was determined, including how various expenses in my budget are considered.
4. I have the right to know what resources are considered in the calculation of my awards.
5. I have the right to request an explanation of the various programs in my financial aid package.
6. I have the right to consult with persons in the Financial Aid Office concerning my application for assistance, budgeting and/or financial problems which might arise.
7. I have the right to cancel any loan proceeds received via Electronic Funds Transfer up to fourteen days after the credit has been applied.

Student Responsibilities

1. I will check my Cal Lutheran e-mail on a regular basis.
2. I must complete all application forms accurately and submit them on time to the appropriate office.
3. I must provide correct information. In most instances, misreporting information on financial aid forms is a violation of federal law and may be a criminal offense, which could result in indictment under the U.S. Criminal Code.
4. I must provide any additional documentation, verification information, or corrections requested by the Financial Aid Office or the agency to which I submitted my application before any funds will be disbursed.
5. I am responsible for reading, understanding, and retaining copies of all forms I am asked to sign.
6. I must accept responsibility for all agreements I sign.
7. I am responsible for knowing the sources of financial aid, which I receive and whether the aid is a loan, grant, or scholarship. If the aid is a loan, I must know to whom repayment is to be made and the terms of repayment.
8. I must keep the Financial Aid Office informed of my correct address at all times - while I am in school and after graduation - while any loans are outstanding.
9. It is my responsibility to complete an exit interview online, prior to my separation from Cal Lutheran either by graduation or withdrawal.