Central Carolina Community College (CCCC)

Student’s Rights & Responsibilities

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 applications for financial aid programs;
• The Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budget and how financial need is determined;
• The type and amount of assistance you will receive and an explanation of each award;
• How and when your financial aid assistance will be disbursed;
• All application information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality;
• The eligibility criteria for awarding financial aid;
• How your satisfactory academic progress status is determined;
• Requirements in the case of withdrawal, refunds, and repayment of financial aid;
• Names of the accrediting or licensing organizations for the college
• You have the right to submit a request for Professional Judgment to have your financial aid file reviewed if family and/or financial circumstances have changed.

As a student, you have the responsibility to:

• Submit all forms/documents required to complete the application process in a timely and accurate manner;
• Read, understand, and retain copies of all information and/or forms that are sent to you and all other documents you sign;
• Comply with and accept responsibility for any financial aid received and all other agreements you sign;
• Notify CCCC of any and all financial resources you receive that are not listed on your financial aid award letter;
• Keep CCCC informed of any change of address, name, and/or marital status while you are a student;
• Use financial aid only for educational expenses related to attending CCCC;
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress;
• Register and attend classes required in your major and for the number of hours required for your financial aid disbursement;
• Complying with employment requirements for Federal Work-Study.
• Understand the College's refund policy and the Financial Aid/VA Office’s Return to Title IV Refund policy
• File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each academic year