maintain your correct legal name, current physical address, and Social Security number
provide accurate information on your applications for financial aid
review the accuracy of information on your Student Aid Report (SAR) including the comments added by Department of Education
comply with all posted federal, state, and institutional financial aid deadlines
keep copies of all financial aid information and application forms as any information sent to Student Financial Services become the property of the office and is not returned the student or family
keep copies of all financial aid award letters, promissory notes and disclosure statements
make satisfactory payment arrangements with Student Financial Services if your financial aid will be delayed
conduct research on your future earning potential and borrow responsibly
As a financial aid recipient, you have a responsibility to:
comply with the terms and conditions of all awards you receive
notify Student Financial Services of any enrollment status changes that impact your financial aid
notify Student Financial Services if you receive scholarships, tuition discounts, employer tuition assistance, grants, or other benefits other than those awarded by PA College
only use your financial aid funds to pay educationally related costs
If you are awarded a loan, you have a responsibility to:
complete the mandatory requirements the first time you borrow a Federal Direct Loan at PA College (Entrance Counseling and Loan Agreement)
notify Federal Direct Loans of any status changes such as graduation, withdrawing from school, dropping below half time status, transferring to another school, do not enroll in school, or change of name or address
repay your loan according to the loan repayment schedule whether or not you completed your degree or found employment
notify your servicer of anything that affects your eligibility for a deferment or your ability to repay your loan
complete Exit Counseling if and when you drop below half time, graduate, or plan to withdraw or transfer to another institution