Students have the responsibility to:
- Complete all application forms accurately and thoroughly;
- Know and comply with enrollment requirements related to financial aid eligibility. You must be enrolled at least half-time to receive consideration, but you should be aware that some programs require full-time enrollment (see specific program descriptions for more information);
- Report to Financial Aid disbursement according to the instructions published in the Semester Class Schedule and/or respond to University notifications regarding disbursement;
- Know and comply with priority dates for application for aid;
- Know and comply with the university's refund procedures as detailed in the Semester Class Schedule;
- Read and understand all information sent to you and all forms you are asked to sign, keeping copies for your records;
- Accept responsibility for all agreements signed;
- Use funds awarded solely for educational expenses incurred while attending Minnesota State University, Mankato;
- Repay all educational loans according to the repayment provisions agreed upon at the time the loan was accepted and the promissory note signed;
- Return in a timely manner all corrections, additional information, or documentation requested by our office or the agency to which you submitted your application;
- Report any change in your financial situation from that which you reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
- Report any loans, grants, or scholarships received from sources external to the university;
- Know and comply with the policies for financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAPS);
- Have Financial Aid Transcripts from all previously attended institutions sent to the Office of Financial Aid regardless of whether or not financial aid was received while in attendance.
