Financial Aid Handbook - Elizabethtown College

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Rights and Responsibilities Student Rights: Students applying for financial aid have the right to: • apply for all funds • review their financial aid file • accept or decline any aid offered • appeal cancellation of financial aid • review the rules, regulations manuals and policies pertaining to financial aid • make an appointment to meet with a member of the Financial Aid Office • know what financial aid programs are available at Elizabethtown College • know the deadlines for submitting applications for each of the financial aid programs • know how financial aid is distributed, how decisions on that distribution are made and the basis for these decisions • know how their financial aid was determined—this includes how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, personal and miscellaneous expenses, etc., are considered in their budget. • know what resources (such as parental and student contributions) are considered in the calculation of financial need • know how much of their financial need has been met • apply for supplemental financing in a timely manner after aid has been determined • request an explanation of the various programs in their financial aid package • know the College’s refund policy • know what portion of the financial aid they receive must be repaid and what portion is gift aid—if the aid is a loan, they have the right to know the rate of interest, the total amount that must be repaid, the length of time for repayment, and when repayment begins. • know how the College determines whether they are making satisfactory academic progress and what happens if they are not Student Responsibilities: Students receiving financial aid must assume responsibility for maintaining their aid from semester to semester. If the following criteria are not met, financial aid will be cancelled. Students must: • complete all application forms accurately and submit them on time to the proper office or agency • provide correct information—in most instances, deliberately misreporting information on a financial aid application is a violation of law and may be considered a criminal offense which may result in indictment under the U.S. Criminal Code. • return all additional documentation, verification, corrections and/or new information requested by either the Financial Aid Office or the agency to which they submitted their application • be responsible for reading and understanding all forms they are asked to sign and for keeping copies of all financial forms • accept responsibility for all signed agreements • be aware that if they are convicted of a drug-related offense, they may lose eligibility for federal student aid and they may be liable for returning any financial aid received during a prior period of ineligibility • perform the work that is agreed upon in accepting a College employment assignment • maintain satisfactory academic progress • notify the Financial Aid Office when family financial circumstances change • be aware of the College’s refund policy • notify the Counseling Center when withdrawing from the College and complete an exit interview with the Financial Aid Office • submit a written request to the Financial Aid Office if they wish to review their financial aid file 111
Campus Employment Campus employment consists of two programs: Federal Work-Study and campus jobs. Federal Work-Study includes community service jobs and institutional employment. Priority for jobs is given to students with demonstrated need under the Federal Work-Study Program. All students are paid at least minimum wage per hour. Students are paid by direct deposit every other week. All students are encouraged to complete employment forms upon entering college so that they are able to begin work at any time during their time at Elizabethtown College. Students must complete an I–9, W–4, Direct Deposit Authorization form and Workers Compensation form before working on campus. These forms are available at orientation in the summer. Also, direct deposit through a bank is a condition of employment. All students must interview for their jobs. Campus jobs are posted on the College’s Student Employment website. Employment is not guaranteed; however, students who are flexible and persistent usually are able to find work. All supervisors and student employees are expected to follow the College’s Employment Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, which is available on the Student Employment webpage. Failure to meet supervisor expectations may lead to dismissal of the student from the job. If a serious infraction of campus regulations is involved, the student may not be permitted campus employment for a designated period of time. Official College Communication Policy Students and faculty and staff members in the residential/day program should expect to receive official Elizabethtown College communications through: • College-issued email addresses • College-issued campus mailboxes Members of the campus community should check these modes of communication frequently for important information from the institution. On some occasions, communications may also be sent via U.S. mail to a permanent home address or a home telephone number via the information individuals provide annually to the College. 2013-2014 Calendar (tentative) Fall 2013 Semester August 1 August 22 August 25 September 2 October 7-8 October 9 October 16 October 20 November 11-15 November 28–29 December 9–13 Payment Due New Students Arrive Returning Student Spring 2014 Semester Validation/Check-In Labor Day–No Classes Fall Break–No Classes Monday Schedule of Classes Mid-Term Homecoming Registration Week Thanksgiving Recess Final Exams January 1 Payment Due January 12 Validation/Check-In January 20 Martin Luther King Day - No Classes March 3-7 Spring Break–No Classes March 10 Mid-Term April 18-21 Easter Recess–No Day Classes April 21 Monday Evening Classes Meet May 5-9 Final Exams May 17 Commencement 12
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