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As a student, you have the right to know:

• What financial aid programs are available and how to apply for them;
• Procedures and deadlines for submitting application(s) for financial aid;
• Cost of attendance and how financial need is determined;
• The type and amount of assistance you will receive, and how and when you will be paid;
• That all application information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality;
• The eligibility criteria for awarding aid;
• The conditions of any loan you accept;
• The job description and starting pay rate for any student job you accept;
• How the Standard of Academic Progress is determined;
• Requirements in the case of withdrawal, refunds, and repayment of financial aid;
• The contents of your financial aid file, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and to request an appeal if you believe a mistake has been made;
• Your financial aid package will be reviewed upon your request if family and/or financial circumstances have changed;
• Campus security and crime statistics. This is available through the Office of Public Safety

As a student, you have the responsibility to:

• Establish plans to meet your educational and living expenses;
• Submit all forms required to complete the application process in a timely and accurate manner;
• Monitor your NSU email and student and financial aid accounts in SharkLink/Self-Service Banner, which are the Office of Student Financial Assistance’s official means of communication;
• Read, understand, and retain copies of all information and/or forms that are sent to you and all other documents you sign;
• Comply with the provisions of any aid received, as well as any promissory note(s) and all other agreements you sign;
• Notify NSU of all resources (especially outside resources) you receive that are not listed on your award letter;
• Keep NSU informed of any change of address, name or marital status while you are a student, and until all loans have been repaid in full;
• Use aid only for educational expenses related to attending the University;
• Maintain satisfactory progress;
• Register and attend classes for the number of hours required for your aid disbursement;
• Perform satisfactorily in any work assignments accepted through student employment programs.