Terms of Your Award

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:

• Know which financial aid programs are available to you.
• Know the deadline for submitting application materials.
• Understand how your eligibility and award amounts are determined.
• Learn how and when funds are disbursed.
• Know which parts of your award must be repaid and the terms of repayment.
• Appeal or challenge your award or related decisions.
• Receive a notification or explanation of any reductions, cancellations or withdrawals of your award.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Completing application materials accurately and on time each year.
• Reading and keeping all forms and documents related to your aid.
• Reporting promptly of any additional financial assistance  you receive (e.g., from Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration, employers, or another institution).
• Paying tuition fee or campus housing costs if your award is reduced, withdrawn or cancelled.
• Formally declining your award and withdrawing from your courses, if you choose note to attend Stanislaus State. 
• Completing entrance and exit loan counseling if you receive a Federal Loans.
• Notifying the lender/servicer (if you received a federal loan) of any changes in your address, school, or enrollment status. 

By accepting my financial aid award, I have indicated my acceptance or rejection of financial aid funds, and I have read and accept the conditions which apply to this award.

I affirm that I will use any funds I receive under all Federal, State, and University financial aid programs solely for expenses related to attendance at California State University, Stanislaus.

I understand that I am responsible for repaying any funds that I receive which cannot reasonably be attributed to meeting my educational expenses at California State University, Stanislaus. I further understand that the amount of any repayment is based on the regulations published by the Secretary of Education. I also affirm that I do not owe a refund on a Pell Grant, or a Supplemental Grant, nor am I in default on a Perkins Loan, Federally Insured, Guaranteed, Stafford, SLS or PLUS previously received at this or any other post-secondary institution, and have nor borrowed in excess of the loan limits under the Title IV programs at any institution.

I understand that this award is contingent upon final approval and receipt of funds from Federal and State agencies, and it is valid only if I am enrolled as a student at California State University, Stanislaus during the period(s) covered by the award.

I authorize California State University, Stanislaus to deduct payment of deferred tuition fees current year room and board due to the institution, and any university debt from my financial aid award.

I authorize California State University, Stanislaus to use my Cal-Grant B Access (if applicable) to pay for any University debt I owe. I understand that if I want to revoke my authorization, I will have to contact the Financial Aid Office at Stanislaus State in writing before my grant is disbursed.

If I am attending two schools, I understand that I can receive aid at only one school. I must report this to the Financial Aid Office.

I understand, agree, and accept that any overaward is an educational loan and will survive any bankruptcy filing on my behalf and will not be discharged by any bankruptcy proceedings.

I understand that some programs requires at least 1/2-time enrollment in order to maintain eligibility.

I understand that some programs may require full-time enrollment.

Log onto your MyStanState student center and go to classic home.

From there, scroll down to financial aid and click on accept/decline awards.

Select the correct aid year and view your financial aid awards.

Then accept/decline the awards of your choice.

Students who need to cancel their registration or to withdraw from all classes after enrolling for any academic term are required to follow the university's official withdrawal procedures. Failing to do so, may result in an obligation to pay fees as well as the assignment of failing grades in all courses and the need to apply for readmission before being allowed to enroll in another academic term.

Students who receive financial aid funds must consult with the Financial Aid office prior to withdrawing from the university regarding any required return or repayment of grant or loan assistance received for that academic term or payment period.

Students who withdraw or cease to be enrolled prior to the end of a payment period and have received Federal or State aid must have a Return of Title IV Funds calculation performed or a pro-rata adjustment to their aid.  This calculation if performed by the Financial Aid Office. A student begins earning Title IV funds on the first day of attendance.  Therefore, if a student withdraws before a school’s census date, Stanislaus State will perform a Return of Title IV funds calculation using the number of days the student attended.  A student that withdraws from all units before the first day of school is not subject to Return of Title IV funds calculation all federal and state funds are all canceled and returned to the programs.