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Rights and Responsibilities

 

You have the right to:

  • know what financial assistance is available, including all federal, state and institutional financial assistance programs;
  • know the application deadline for each of the financial assistance programs;
  • know how your financial need is determined;
  • know what resources are considered in the calculation of your financial need;
  • know how much of your financial need, as determined by the University, has been met;
  • receive an explanation of the various programs in your student package;
  • receive equitable treatment in the consideration of your application for financial aid; and to
  • receive copies of all policies with which you are expected to comply.

It is your responsibility to:

  • review the financial aid programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver;
  • comply with all University and Office of Financial Aid deadlines;
  • fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the renewal application completely for each year you plan to attend MSU Denver;
  • respond promptly to all requests for additional documentation, verification items, corrections and/or new information;
  • read and understand all forms you are asked to submit or sign;
  • keep copies of all forms that you sign or are required to submit (You are legally responsible for all agreements that you sign.);
  • notify the Office of the Registrar of any changes in your name or address (You are responsible for keeping all lenders and loan agencies informed of address changes.);
  • know what portions of your financial aid award must be repaid and what portions are grant aid (If the aid is a loan, you are responsible for knowing the terms of your loan.);
  • comply with the University’s Return of Funds Policy should you withdraw from the University or fail to earn a passing grade in all of your classes for the semester; and