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Financial Aid Certifications Statement

As a condition of receiving financial aid, you must accept the responsibility to understand the procedures and policies impacting the eligiblity for the aid that you receive. The certification statement below is lengthy but vital to the successful retention of your financial aid. By virtue of receiving financial aid you are certifying that you have read, agreed to, and understand the statements below in their entirety.

I must be admitted and enrolled at least halftime in a degree-seeking program or eligible certificate program, to receive financial aid. All of my courses must be applicable to my program. As a graduate student, ELP courses cannot be considered applicable toward my degree.
I understand that halftime is defined as six hours for undergraduate and graduate students and three hours for doctoral students.
I understand that if I am currently incarcerated or detained in a penal institution, I am not eligible for financial assistance.
I understand that I must monitor my own Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in my course of study as outlined in the University Catalog.
I understand that my financial aid award is for academic year (Fall and Spring) unless otherwise indicated and if I do not enroll for either term, my award will be cancelled.
I understand that I will not be eligible for financial aid for coursework taken after I have received my degree or completed my degree requirements unless I have been admitted to a new program.
I understand that a copy of my (and/or parent/spouse) Federal tax return may be required to complete my financial aid file if a federal tax return has not been filed but is required based on IRS guidelines.
I understand that an amended copy of my (and/or parent/spouse) Federal tax return may be required to complete my file if, based on IRS guidelines, the Office Financial Aid determines that the incorrect filing status has been used.
I understand that if I (and/or parent/spouse) am not required to file a Federal tax return, a Low Income form and supporting documentation detailing household resources will be required to complete my file.
I understand additional documentation may be needed to complete my file if I indicated that I have legal dependants who receive more than half of their support from me.
I am aware that as a graduate student enrolled in an undergraduate course my financial aid will not be processed until I have submitted a letter from my Academic Advisor indicating that the course is required for my program.
I understand that I will be required to provide a statement explaining why I did not register with Selective Service along with a Status Information Form from The Department of Selective Service if I am a male who did not register with Selective Service upon my 18th birthday.
I understand that I must meet with a Financial Aid Counselor and complete a separate application for the summer term before financial aid can be processed.
I understand that the Office of Financial Aid cannot release information concerning my financial aid file to outside parties until a Consent to Release Information form is submitted.
I understand that institutional grants awarded by the Office of Financial Aid are contingent on the availability of funds and may not be renewed during subsequent aid years.
I understand that my Federal Stafford loan cannot be processed until I have submitted a Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN).
I understand that all requests to increase or reduce my loan must be submitted in writing.

I understand that aggregate loan limits apply to the Stafford loan program. It is my responsibility to monitor the amount borrowed during my college career. I also understand that once I have reached my aggregate loan maximum I will not be eligible to borrow additional Stafford loans though I may not have completed my program of study.

I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the Office of Financial Aid if I have been approved for a private loan, Parent PLUS or Graduate Plus loan.

I understand that my private loan cannot be consolidated with my Federal Stafford loans.
I understand that the amount of my private loan cannot exceed my cost of attendance budget minus other sources of financial aid.
I understand that a reduction in my course load may result in a modification to my financial aid package.
I understand that withdrawal from all courses, once aid has been disbursed, will result in a reduction or cancellation of my financial aid and termination of my financial aid eligibility.

I understand that financial aid will not be credited to my student account until I have submitted all requested documents.
I understand that my financial aid package, including outside resources, cannot exceed my cost of attendance budget.
I understand that my scholarships and grants cannot exceed my direct cost.
I understand that I must report all financial assistance received from external sources to the Office of Financial Aid. I also understand that such assistance may affect my financial aid eligibility.
I understand that I am responsible for purchasing books and supplies using personal funds each term.
I understand that my Federal Work Study Award must be earned and will not be applied to my charges.
I understand that the amounts listed on my award notification letter are estimates and are subject to change.
I understand that conflicting information must be resolved before my financial aid can be processed.
I understand that at any point during the financial aid review process I may be asked to provide additional documentation before my financial aid can be processed.
I understand that if I knowingly report false information or withhold requested information in order to obtain financial aid that I will forfeit all aid eligibility and that I will be reported to the United States Attorney General and am subject to prosecution for federal fraud.
I authorize the Office of Financial Aid to provide information to other agencies/private donors, to request and/or report on grant/scholarship assistance on my behalf.

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