Student Rights

• To have complete information regarding fees, payment, and refund policies available to you.
• To have all personal and family financial information treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.
• To know how financial aid is distributed and the basis for eligibility decisions.
• To know what portion of your financial aid package must be repaid and what portion does not.
• To choose any lender for your student loan. If you choose a lender outside of Rider's preferred lender list, the Office of Financial Aid will gladly process your loan with your requested lender.
• To request an explanation of the funds in your financial aid package and decline any portion of your award.
• To submit an appeal or request a reevaluation if circumstances change.

Student Responsibilities

• Meet your financial obligations to the University
• Know and comply with the rules governing all financial aid you receive.
• Read and understand all materials sent to you from the Office of Office of Financial Aid.
• Accept responsibility for all agreements you sign. We recommend you keep copies of your records.
• Respond promptly to any information requests from external organizations
• Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA each year prior to the University's March 1 priority date.
• Advise the Office of Financial Aid if you change your housing status from the original application and/or change your enrollment status from full-time to less than full-time.
• Provide address changes are to be submitted in writing to the Dean of Students Office.
• Advise the Office of Financial Aid of any additional aid (outside source) received that is not indicated on your Financial Aid Award Notice.
• If you expect to withdraw or take a leave of absence from the University, you are expected to inform the Office of Financial Aid. Please refer to the University catalog regarding the University Refund Policy and the additional information in the section titled Financial Aid Refund Policy.
• Submit to the Office of Financial Aid a completed institutional Quality Assurance Verification Document with all requested documentation for verification.
• Give permission to the Office of Financial Aid to relate pertinent financial, academic, and other information to donors of aid as requested.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid.
• Grants and scholarships in excess of tuition, books, and fees are considered taxable income for purposes of Federal IRS taxation. Grants and/or scholarships in excess of tuition, books, and fees must be reported as income on your Federal Income Tax Return