Student Rights and Responsibilites

As a student you have the right to: 

  • Know what financial assistance is available to you, including all federal, provincial, and institutional financial aid programs. 
  • Know the deadlines for submitting applications for applicable financial aid programs and the process required. 
  • Know how your financial need is determined. 
  • An explanation of the types of aid contained in your financial aid as well as how to retain eligibility for those funds (if applicable). 
  • Request a review of your current financial situation if you meet certain criteria based on changes since filing the current OSAP year application. 
  • Know what portion of your aid package is a grant and what portion must be repaid. In addition, you have the right to know interest rates, the total amount to be repaid, procedures for repayment, when repayment begins, and how long you have to repay the loan. 
  • Know the criteria for continued financial aid eligibility, including guidelines for the determination of Satisfactory Academic Progress. 
  • Know the method and frequency of financial aid disbursements. 
  • To receive a copy of all documents and explanations thereof by contacting our financial aid office. 

As a student you have the responsibility to: 

  • Be aware of your ability to pay any institutional charges based on your available financial aid and personal resources. 
  • Review and understand the terms and conditions of your financial aid award. 
  • Complete all requirements accurately, in a timely manner, and by the appropriate deadlines. 
  • Fill out the OSAP application completely and accurately. 
  • Read and understand all forms that you are asked to submit or sign, realizing that you are legally responsible for all agreements that you sign. 
  • Know and comply with all policies and procedures of Bryan College. 
  • Manage your financial aid experience.