What types of financial aid?

Rights and responsibilities

Students receiving financial aid have the right to:

  • receive sufficient information to understand financial aid programs
  • receive sufficient information on policies and procedures
  • apply for and receive equitable consideration for financial aid based on eligibility and availability of funds
  • discuss eligibility with a financial aid staff member
  • request consideration for extenuating financial circumstances
  • appeal decisions regarding eligibility including suspension
  • request information regarding loan indebtedness and repayment options

Students receiving financial aid have the responsibility to:

  • apply for a Metnet email account and regularly check messages
  • provide NHCC with current address and phone information
  • read and respond in a timely manner to all information from the Financial Aid Office
  • read the financial aid website and printed materials
  • register for classes by the end of the drop/add period
  • regularly attend and participate in class
  • understand the application processes and eligibility requirements
  • apply annually by published aid application deadlines
  • maintain satisfactory academic progress
  • drop or withdraw from classes according to college drop/withdraw policy
  • inform the Financial Aid Office of receipt of any third party scholarships