Student Rights and Responsibilities

As a student at CSU-Pueblo you have the right to: Know all the types of financial assistance available to our students, including federal, state, and institutional sources. Change or decline any financial aid awarded. Appeal financial aid eligibility, including a financial aid award. As a student at CSU-Pueblo you have the responsibility to: Accurately and honestly complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year by the priority deadline of March 1. Use financial aid solely for expenses related to attendance at CSU-Pueblo. Be admitted in a degree-seeking program in order to receive financial aid. Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours to receive financial aid. Keep your address updated with Student Financial Services. Notify Student Financial Services if you are attending two schools at the same time. (You may not receive financial aid at two schools at the same time.) Read and understand the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, the Withdrawal Policy, and other general policies related to financial aid. Officially withdraw from CSU-Pueblo if you are unable to attend classes. Report all scholarships that you receive to Student Financial Services. (All scholarships are counted as part of your financial aid and may impact other financial aid.) Review disbursement schedules that are published. Pay any balance to CSU-Pueblo that is not covered by financial aid. Monitor your CSU-Pueblo e-mail account for important Student Financial Services information. View your balance due, financial aid award, and other individual student information via PAWS.