Learners have the right to:

• Know what learner funding programs are offered at the College.
• Know the criteria for continued learner eligibility under each FSA program.
• Know how the College determines whether the learner is making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), the consequences of failing to meet SAP requirements, and how to reestablish eligibility for FSA.
• Know the method of disbursement of FSA funds and the frequency of the disbursements.
• Know the terms of any loans received as part of the Financial Aid package, receive a sample loan repayment schedule, and understand the necessity for repaying the loans.
• Be supplied with exit counseling information upon graduation, dropping below half-time status, or withdrawing from the College.
• Know how financial need is determined.
• Know how cost of attendance is determined.
• Know the institutional policy and the Title IV policy for refunds.
• Know the terms and conditions under which learners receiving Federal Direct Student Loans may obtain deferments or forbearances.

Learners have the responsibility to:

• Complete the FSA forms accurately and submit the form on time. Intentional misrepresentation on the FAFSA is a violation of law and a criminal offense subject to penalties.
• Submit the FAFSA and other required paperwork every award year for continued eligibility in the FSA programs.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to continue receiving FSA.
• Check the learner email account for important financial aid information.
• Respond promptly to any request for documentation or information from the Learner Funding Advisor or Government Funding Processor.
• Complete loan entrance counseling prior to receiving the first disbursement of a Federal Direct Student Loan.
• Understand the College’s Refund for Withdrawal policy and Return of Title IV Funds policy.
• Repay any learner loans borrowed in a timely manner.
• Complete loan exit counseling when withdrawing, graduating from the College, or dropping below half-time enrollment and holding Federal Direct Student Loans.
• Notify the Registrar's Office (registrar@nightingale.edu) of any change in name, address, or attendance status.
• Understand that all FSA is contingent on the individual learner’s continued eligibility and the availability of funds.
• Understand all forms and agreements signed and keep copies for personal records.