Students’ Rights and Responsibilities

As a student, you have the right to know the following information regarding financial aid at Wallace Community College:

Financial aid programs available.
Educational programs and services available.
Cost of attendance for programs.
Application process for all financial aid programs, including deadlines.
How financial aid recipients are selected.
Procedures for appealing decisions made by Financial Aid staff members.
How the College determines your financial need.
How and when you will receive your financial aid funds.
Wallace Community College refund policy.
Job description and rate of pay for any job assigned under the Federal Work-Study program.
How the College determines if you are making satisfactory academic progress and what happens if you are not.

Completing applications correctly and on time.
Reading and understanding all materials sent to you from the Financial Aid Office and other agencies.
Keeping copies of all documents submitted to the Financial Aid Office.
Knowing and complying with the rules governing financial aid you receive.
Providing all documentation and information requested by the Financial Aid Office.
Registering for the number of hours required for your financial aid disbursement.
Maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
Using financial aid only for expenses related to attending Wallace Community College.
Checking your College student e-mail account for financial aid information.
Keeping your e-mail and mailing addresses up to date with the College and other financial aid agencies.
Informing the Office of Financial Aid of all colleges you are attending or have previously attended.