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6/9/2014 UAB - Students - Financial Aid Checklist

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All first-time borrowers of a Federal Direct Stafford Loan must complete

entrance counseling prior to signing a promissory note or receiving funds.

A first-time borrower is a student who doesn’t have an outstanding Federal

Direct Stafford Loan or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan.

You’ll receive additional information when your award is finalized. Currently

enrolled students will accept awards on BlazerNET, UAB’s secure online

portal. New students who haven’t applied for a Blazer ID will accept awards

on Banner Self Service, our online tool to help you manage your personal

and academic information.

First-time borrowers can fulfill the entrance-counseling requirement online

at www.studentloans.gov . After you successfully complete the entrance

counseling, you will need to wait 48 hours before you can sign your master

promissory note, also at www.studentloans.gov .

If you’re approved for a Federal Perkins Loan, you’ll receive additional

information from Student Accounting Services after your award is finalized

and you’ve accepted the award.

Parents of dependent undergraduate students who want to apply for a

Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (Federal

Direct PLUS) should complete the PLUS Loan Application at

www.studentloans.gov . You must also complete the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Financial Aid Checklist

Applying for financial aid may look complicated, but it doesn’t actually have to be

complicated. Follow the steps below to make sure you’re considered for all the various

types of financial aid available to you.

Financial aid awards cover the fall and spring semesters only, unless your degree

program requires summer enrollment. If you think you’ll attend a summer session, you

should budget your award to cover summer expenses. Very limited funding is available

for summer semester.

FAFSA Federal loans Verification Noncitizens Notification/acceptance

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2013-2014 Verification Requirements

1. If you are selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education you

will be required to submit the following documents so UAB can verify the

information you supplied on the FAFSA. [You can determine if you have

been selected by reading your Student Aid Report (SAR) or contacting the

aid office.]

2. The preferred way to complete your verification requirement is to use the IRS

Data Retrieval Tool at www.fafsa.gov to transfer your 2012 tax return

information directly onto your FAFSA.

3. If you either cannot use or choose not to use the tool the Department of

Education no longer allows Schools to accept a signed copy of tax forms as

proof of income earned and taxes paid. The new Department of

Education regulations beginning in the 2013-14 school year and

subsequent years are as follows:

1. If you meet the federal definition of a dependent student, you must

submit to Student Financial Aid yours and your parent’s Federal

Income Tax Return Transcript directly from the IRS from the

previous year. This Tax Transcript can be requested at www.irs.gov

or by calling the IRS automated system at 1-800-908-9946. If you are

unable to use the automated system for any reason, you can call the

IRS at 1-800-908-9946.

2. If you meet the federal definition of an independent student, you must

submit to Student Financial Aid yours (and your spouse’s, if married)

Federal Income Tax Return Transcript directly from the IRS from

Financial Aid Checklist

Applying for financial aid may look complicated, but it doesn’t actually have to be

complicated. Follow the steps below to make sure you’re considered for all the various

types of financial aid available to you.

Financial aid awards cover the fall and spring semesters only, unless your degree

program requires summer enrollment. If you think you’ll attend a summer session, you

should budget your award to cover summer expenses. Very limited funding is available

for summer semester.

FAFSA Federal loans Verification Noncitizens Notification/acceptance

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the previous year. This Tax Transcript can be requested at

www.irs.gov or by calling the IRS automated system at 1-800-908-

9946. If you are unable to use the automated system for any reason,

you can call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946. Before you submit the Tax

Transcript to Student Financial Aid, be sure the student ID number is

written on the form.

3. All selected students must complete and sign a Verification Worksheet.

These worksheets are available through BlazerNET. Dependent

students must make sure that the form is signed by them and a parent.

4. If you, your spouse, or your parents did not file a Federal Income Tax

Return and are required to file, you must submit each of the following:

a) a copy of your Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File

U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (IRS Form 4868), b) a copy of IRS

Form W-2 for each source of employment income received for the

previous tax year or, c) a signed statement by a self-employed

individual certifying the amount of the AGI and the income tax paid for

the previous year.

5. If you, your spouse (if married independent student),and your parents

(if an independent student) did not file a Federal Income Tax Return

and are not required to file, you must submit the applicable IRS Form

W-2 for each person for each source of employment income received

for the previous tax year. You also want to make sure it is so noted on

the Verification Worksheet.

6. After reviewing the documents stated above, often we find the need to

request additional information. We regret the need to do this, but

sometimes we must do so in order to satisfy the federal requirement to

eliminate discrepancies and to ensure the quality of application data.

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If your eligible noncitizen status is not confirmed by Immigration & Naturalization (INS),

you must submit proof of eligible non-citizenship to the aid office. An Alien

Registration Card must be presented for review and a copy will be maintained for your

file.

Financial Aid Checklist

Applying for financial aid may look complicated, but it doesn’t actually have to be

complicated. Follow the steps below to make sure you’re considered for all the various

types of financial aid available to you.

Financial aid awards cover the fall and spring semesters only, unless your degree

program requires summer enrollment. If you think you’ll attend a summer session, you

should budget your award to cover summer expenses. Very limited funding is available

for summer semester.

FAFSA Federal loans Verification Noncitizens Notification/acceptance

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When a decision has been made regarding your eligibility for financial aid, you’ll be

notified by mail or e-mail. If required, currently enrolled and new students will accept

award offers in BlazerNET.

When you register for classes, you create a financial obligation to the university. An

application for financial aid neither eliminates this responsibility nor extends the

deadlines established for payment—you’re still responsible for making sure your

tuition, fees, and other expenses are paid as required and on time, even if you’ve

applied for financial aid.

Financial Aid Checklist

Applying for financial aid may look complicated, but it doesn’t actually have to be

complicated. Follow the steps below to make sure you’re considered for all the various

types of financial aid available to you.

Financial aid awards cover the fall and spring semesters only, unless your degree

program requires summer enrollment. If you think you’ll attend a summer session, you

should budget your award to cover summer expenses. Very limited funding is available

for summer semester.

FAFSA Federal loans Verification Noncitizens Notification/acceptance

6/9/2014 UAB - Students - Financial Literacy

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Financial Literacy

Economic times are tough. UAB is committed to providing students with up-to-date

advice and guidance on financial assistance options and budget-management tools that

can help ease your financial burdens. We’ll update these suggestions and links

regularly.

1. Apply for financial aid today. When financial conditions change, so may

eligibility for financial aid. You have to apply every year to be considered.

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid now.

2. Apply for a scholarship.

Scholarships aren’t just for freshmen. You may apply for some

scholarships if you are a current student. Contact Heather McKnight,

Scholarship Coordinator in Financial Aid, at 205-934-8223 for

assistance or visit us online for more information.

Are you the leader of a UAB student group? Student Life offers

scholarship opportunities for current student leaders. Visit us online

for more scholarship options.

3. Access low-cost loan programs.

The Federal PLUS Loan Program allows parents to borrow funds on

behalf of their student covering the difference between your total cost

of attendance and the amount of other financial assistance you

receive. The interest rate is 7.9 percent. To be eligible for a PLUS

loan, your parents must apply and consent to a credit review by the

U.S. Department of Education. For more information, visit the Office

of Financial Aid online or call 205-934-8223.

4. Get your personal finances in order. You can find information on financing

college, budgeting, managing your credit, and much more with our Green to

Gold basic money management.

5. Save money on

Books.

Why buy when you can rent? Barnes & Noble at UAB Bookstore now

offers a textbook rental program that can save you money on textbooks.

Transportation. You don't necessarily need a car on campus. Try a

loaner: Parking and Transportation Services offers the “UAB Connect

Program” in partnership with Hertz, providing access to cars for on-

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campus students on an hourly basis. If you live off-campus, consider

CommuteSmart for carpooling incentives and cost-saving

opportunities. The Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority

also offers a discounted monthly U-PASS for UAB students. And

remember that New Orleans and San Francisco aren’t the only cities

with trolleys—hop on the Dart for just 25 cents a ride.

Entertainment. Looking for something fun to do? Students have

plenty of low-cost or free on-campus entertainment options available.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at 205-934-

4175. Discount tickets and passes for local events and regional

venues are also available through the UAB Ticket Office.

Food. Don't let good food go to waste. Fully utilize your student meal

plan or BlazerBucks.

Phone. Track your cell phone minutes, consider a less expensive

plan, or use Internet phone software.

Home. If you live off-campus alone, consider getting a roommate to

cut expenses.

6. Find a part-time job.

Want to work? We can help. For assistance in finding any type of

employment (work-study, student assistant, part time, internships, co-

ops, full-time, and volunteer positions), contact UAB Career Services

at 205-934-4324 or [email protected]. This e-mail address

is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to

view it Current jobs include more than 600 part-time jobs, nearly 300

work-study positions, and many student assistant opportunities. Jobs

are added on an ongoing basis, so check back often. Register today

for weekly emails from Career Services to alert you to jobs posted for

your major.

Watch GreenMail, the electronic newsletter for UAB students, for

notification of when various job fairs will be held. Attend one of those

and you have the chance to meet with local hiring agencies and

discuss part-time employment opportunities.

Check to see if your job has a tuition assistance or education

reimbursement program.

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Order of Return of Title IV Funds Policy

All returns will be distributed to the student financial assistance programs in the order

below with the following exceptions. Title IV funds required to be returned by the student

will not be distributed to a Federal Direct Loan Program and no returns shall be

distributed to the Federal Work Study Program.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan

Federal Perkins Loan

Federal Direct Grad PLUS

Federal Direct PLUS

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Federal TEACH Grant

Other Title IV Programs

If a credit balance exists after all adjustments and distributions have been made, a

student may request a refund check by completing the appropriate form in Student

Accounting Services, 322 Hill University Center.

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Return of Overpayment PolicyTitle IV financial aid recipients who withdraw from all classes, or who are administratively

withdrawn from all classes will be required to return a portion of the financial aid they

received. Calculations are done to determine the percent of financial aid earned and

unearned for the given term.

Title IV financial aid recipients who receive an overpayment resulting from changes in

enrollment, cost of attendance, general eligibility, and additional financial aid award(s)

will be required to return funds in the amount necessary to eliminate the overpayment.

The student will be notified if a return of Title IV funds is due. Failure to return Title IV

funds will result in the loss of eligibility for financial aid.

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Federal Return of Title IV Funds PolicyTitle IV recipients who withdraw completely on or before 60% in time has elapsed during

the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged, will be required to

return a portion of Title IV funds. The return amount will be calculated using the number

of days the student attended in the given term and the total number of days in the given

term.

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Complaint Policy

Informal Complaints

Before making written complaints, students are encouraged to seek resolutions by

discussing them informally with the relevant staff member who is most associated with

the matter. A staff member with whom a concern is raised by a student is expected to

deal with the matter in an open and professional manner and to take reasonable and

prompt action to try to resolve it informally. A student who is uncertain about how to seek

informal resolution of a concern is encouraged to seek advice from the Director of

Student Financial Aid.

Formal Complaints

Students may submit an official written complaint through BlazerNET under the

"Links/Forms" section or by clicking the following link: BlazerNET Complaint System

We encourage all students to make a reasonable effort to resolve issues before

submitting an official complaint. Complaints are reviewed with relevant faculty and/or

staff at UAB in order to respond appropriately to your concerns. If you have additional

questions, please call One Stop Student Services at 205-934-4300 or e-mail

questions to [email protected]

6/9/2014 UAB - Students - Work-Study Employer/Employee Policies and Procedures

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Work-Study Employer/Employee Policies and

Procedures

Federal Work‐Study Program:

This federal program provides part‐time employment for eligible

undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need as

established by the U.S. Department of Education. The federal share of work‐

study wages cannot exceed 75%; the employer share of wages is 25%.

Rates of pay are determined by the federal minimum wage, experience, and

nature of duties to be performed. The average hourly rate is $7.25.

Average schedule: 16 hours per week

Students must be enrolled in a program leading to a degree or certificate from

UAB.

Students admitted as Special, Temporary, Transient, and non-Degree

Graduate are not eligible.

Work study students cannot hold more than one work study assignment.

Application Procedures for Employers:

Submit a job description on the Work‐Study Request form which can be

obtained in Student Financial Aid (SFA). Please include:

1. the name and address of the department, public agency, or nonprofit

organization

2. the purpose of the job

3. the student’s duties and responsibilities

4. the job qualifications

5. the job’s wage rate or range

6. the name and contact number of the student’s supervisor.

Off‐campus agencies must also sign a contract approved by the UAB Legal

Office. You will be notified by SFA if your position qualifies for Federal Work‐

Study.

Job requests will be advertised on the bulletin board outside the SFA office

and the UAB Career Center website, DragonTrail Jobs.

Employers must notify SFA as soon as job vacancies are filled, so that the

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advertisements can be cancelled.

Job Placement Procedures for Students:

Eligible work‐study students select a posted job.

Contact prospective employer for a job interview.

Bring work‐study award notification to the interview.

If student is offered and accepts the position, the Work‐Study Placement form

must be completed and signed by the employing department.

A new work‐study student, or a student whose work study assignment is being

reactivated in Oracle, must complete an I‐9 form, and a UAB application in the

hiring department. If the student is under the age of 18, a parent of the

student must fill out and sign the I‐9 form on the student’s behalf.

The new hire ACT document is created and submitted in the Oracle

Administrative System by the employing department. All hiring documents

including a copy of the Work Study Placement form are to be sent to UAB

Records Administration. The original Work Study Placement form and copy of

the main ACT document should be sent to the UAB Financial Aid Office for

review and approval once the ACT document comes into the SFA Office work

list in Oracle.

Students employed by off‐campus agencies and the America Reads Program

must complete the hiring documents in the UAB Financial Aid Office within one

week of notification that they have been hired by the agency.

Transfers or Termination of Employment by Student:

Students transferring to a new work study position must do so at the

beginning of a new pay period.

To be eligible for transfer to another employer or to terminate work‐study

employment, the student should give the employer a 2 week notice.

You must obtain another Work‐Study Placement form from the new employing

department 2 weeks prior to transfer.

Termination or Problems with Employment:

Employers and students should make every effort to resolve problems. If a

resolution cannot be reached, please contact SFA.

Employers can dismiss a student whose performance is not satisfactory. The

employer must supply the reason for dismissal in writing to SFA.

The employer must monitor a student’s earnings to ensure the maximum

earnings eligibility is not exceeded. Once a student reaches the maximum

earnings allowed for the academic year, the employing department will be

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charged 100% of the student’s wages.

Off campus employers should notify SFA when a student is no longer

employed with their agency.

On campus departments should process an end assignment or termination in

Oracle when a student will no longer be working for the department.

Pay Periods/Timesheets:

The employer must maintain a record of the hours worked by the student.

Each student completes a UAB time sheet or departmental timesheet every

two (2) weeks. The number of hours worked each day is recorded on the time

sheet. The student and employer must sign the time sheet.

The employer’s timekeeper or the student may enter the hours worked on the

TEL document through Oracle. Approvers in the employer’s department must

verify the number of hours worked and submit the approved timesheet by the

published due date for biweekly timesheets in UAB Payroll Services. WORK‐

STUDY STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO APPROVE THEIR OWN TIME

SHEETS.

Time sheets from off‐campus agencies should be hand carried or faxed to the

Student Financial Aid Office by 5:00 on the Monday following the end of the

pay period.

Departments/Agencies that have new work‐study students and are unable to

retrieve a TEL document in Oracle should contact AskIT at 205-996‐5555

Payments to students are issued every other Friday by one of the following

methods:

1. Direct deposit to a checking or savings account

2. Check mailed to the student. Direct deposit is recommended for

students.

This form is available online by accessing the student’s Self‐Services

Applications through the Oracle database at the UAB Administrative

Systems page.

The UAB Biweekly Payroll Schedule can be retrieved from the UAB Financial

Affairs Payroll Services website in the “Calendars and Important Dates”

section.

Employer Responsibilities:

A work study student’s hourly rate must be at least minimum wage. Please

keep in mind that students are awarded a total sum of work‐study funds for

the academic year and an increase in the hourly rate will decrease the hours

per week a student may be eligible to work.

Employers are responsible for making sure that the student’s hours worked

are submitted by TEL document in the Oracle database system. A student

may submit his/her own time using their Blazer ID but are not allowed to

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approve their own TEL documents.

Promote open communication with student employee to foster mutual

understanding.

Communicate job duties and work expectations in a clear and timely manner

to student employee.

Encourage student employee input, suggestions, and involvement.

Complete a performance evaluation on each student employee at least once

a year and provide the student with a copy.

Provide adequate training to assist student employee with the performance of

duties and personal growth.

Provide student employee with appropriate departmental policies as well as

university policies and procedures.

Adhere to the provisions outlined in the UAB Employee Handbook.

Remember that this employee is a STUDENT. Be sure that the student’s work

schedule will not interfere with classes and studying.

Student Responsibilities:

Be punctual, dependable, and demonstrate good attitude toward your job.

A request for time off must be submitted to your employer in advance. Ask

your employer how much advance notice is required. Failure to report to work

as scheduled is cause for termination.

Time off for illness or emergencies is not subject to advance notice. Be sure

to call your employer and let them know you will not be able to report for work.

Ask about office dress codes before you begin employment.

Provide your employer with your class schedule each semester, so that a work

schedule can be established.

Record only time worked on your timesheet. Do not include lunch breaks or

study breaks on your timesheet.

A student employee who falsifies the number of hours worked, or alters a

timesheet after the employer has signed the timesheet, will no longer be

eligible for the Federal Work‐Study Program. Any amounts paid based on a

falsified timesheet will be charged back to the student employee. The student

will be reported to the U.S. Department of Education and the UAB Non

Academic Judicial Officer.

A student employee that has access to confidential information must keep this

information confidential and should sign a confidentiality agreement.

Work study students should give their current employer a two week notice if

ending their work study job or changing work study jobs before the end of the

work study award period.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

As of July 1, 2011

In order to receive federal financial aid, a student must make satisfactory progress

toward a degree. As required by federal regulations effective July 1, 2011, the University

of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has amended its SAP policy.

Changes will take effect when SAP is calculated at the end of fall 2011. Changes to the

previous policy are in bold.

Qualitative Policy

The minimum UAB grade point average required to receive and maintain eligibility for

financial aid is:

a UAB cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates

Quantitative Policy

In addition to GPA requirements, the law establishes a maximum time frame in which a

student must complete his or her educational program. The maximum time frame is 150

percent of the published length of the educational program. For example, a student

would be allowed no more than 180 attempted credit hours to complete a baccalaureate

degree that is normally earned with 120 earned credit hours. When measuring

compliance with this policy, all attempted credit hours are counted, including those

attempted at other schools, regardless of whether or not financial aid was received.

Undergraduate

1. An undergraduate student must complete degree requirements within 180

attempted credit hours. A student seeking a second undergraduate degree will

be allowed cumulative attempted credit hours of 270. Enrollment at other post

secondary institutions will be included when measuring compliance with this

policy, regardless of whether or not financial aid was received.

2. A student must complete 67% of course work each year in order to graduate

within 180 attempted credit hours. To meet this requirement, a minimum number

of hours must be completed each year (2 semesters of attendance). Remedial

courses are counted in attempted hours only. Remedial courses may not apply

toward completion of degree requirements and are not counted in the GPA

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calculation.

SAP Evaluation

Students failing SAP due to GPA or completion rate will be placed on “WARN – Warning,

Failing SAP” status. Students on this status are eligible for aid. There is no appeal

process to receive this status. It will be automatically granted the first time a student

falls below the GPA and completion rate SAP standards. Aid will be received for one

semester only. Student must be making SAP at the end of the warning period.

Students on “WARN – Warning, Failing SAP” status who fail to meet SAP standards

again will be placed on “FAIL – Failing SAP” status. Students on this status are not

eligible for aid. However, the student may appeal this decision, and if the appeal is

successful, can be granted probation. At the end of the probationary period, the student

is expected to be making SAP, or must be successfully following an academic

success plan contract designed to ensure that the student will meet SAP by a

specific point in time.

Appeal Guidelines

Students on failing SAP status may appeal if they have extenuating circumstances. The

Appeals Form, the Academic Success Plan Contract, and the Academic Success Plan

Signature Sheet can all three be found at www.uab.edu/sap or by clicking on the links

below. Students must complete the top section of the Academic Success Plan

Contract before visiting their advisor. The student can provide any supporting

documentation from a third party that documents the circumstances listed in the

appeal. Also, the student must submit an academic success plan contract

developed by their academic advisor (conditions this plan must meet are listed

below). Appeals, if granted, are for one semester only. Students cannot appeal

a second or third time, unless they have an academic success plan contract in

place and are meeting the conditions of the contract.

Academic Success Plan Contract

1. UAB GPA: The Academic success plan contract should outline the

length of time it will take for the student's GPA to meet the SAP

requirement. If appropriate, it should also include the courses that the

student should enroll in that would facilitate their successful

matriculation to meeting the SAP GPA standard.

2. Completion Rate: The academic success plan contract should include

Appeal Form

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the courses or recommended course load that would allow the student

to meet the completion rate standards.

3. Maximum Timeframe for Degree: The academic success plan contract

should outline the remaining courses required for graduation and the

length of time for the student to complete the remaining courses. It

should also provide an explanation if the student is exceeding the

maximum timeframe (i.e., admitted as a transfer student, major change,

and excessive repeptitive coursework, would be some possible

examples).

Re-Establishing Aid Eligibility

A student who is not making satisfactory academic progress may choose not to submit

an appeal. If this is the case, the student will not be eligible to receive federal student

financial aid until he/she is in compliance with all components of the satisfactory

academic progress policy. The student will need to attend classes until he is once again

in compliance with the policy. This may take several semesters to accomplish, but it will

be the responsibility of the student to improve his/her academic performance during this

time. Once the student feels that he/she is in compliance with the satisfactory academic

progress policy, he/she should request that his/her academic record be reviewed by the

Office of Student Financial Aid. If he/she is found to be in compliance, his/her eligibility

for federal student aid will be re‐established.

General Rules

1. Financial aid recipients should select a major and be admitted to a program that

will lead to the receipt of a degree or certificate by the time they reach junior

status. If you change your major more than once, it will be difficult to complete

degree requirements within the maximum time frame allowed.

2. A student who audits, repeats, and withdraws frequently from courses, or takes

courses not related to a degree objective is not making satisfactory progress

toward a degree, and is subject to the loss of student financial aid eligibility.

3. An appeal granted through the Office of the Registrar does not satisfy nor

replace the requirements of the Financial Aid Appeal process.

4. All academic work (including work voided by UAB’s New Start Option) must be

considered in determining federal financial aid eligibility.

5. Students who continue to pursue multiple degrees in excess of two (2) may be

Academic SuccessPlan Contract

Academic SuccessPlan Signature Sheet

6/9/2014 UAB - Students - Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

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interpreted as not making satisfactory academic progress.

6. Financial aid regulations permit payment of Title IV funds to students ONE time

for retaking previously passed coursework.

6/9/2014 UAB - Students - Policy on Updating Information

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Policy on Updating Information

Students must give written notice, including name and student ID number, to the aid

office if changes occur in:

income estimated on the financial aid applications

the amount of external scholarships, employee benefits, UAB

assistantships/fellowships, tuition waivers, etc., that you will receive

graduation, separation date.

enrollment status

6/9/2014 UAB - Students - Dependent/Independent Policy

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Dependent/Independent PolicyThe Federal Government has identified for student financial assistance programs

certain categories of students who must be considered independent financial aid

applicants. As a result, a student is considered an independent financial aid applicant if

he or she meets one of the following criteria:

was born before January 1, 1991 (2014-2015 year)

is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces

is currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes

other than training

has a child who receives more than half support from student

has a dependent (other than child or spouse) who lives with and will receive

more than half support from student through June 30, 2015

is a married student

is a graduate or professional student

at any time since the age 13, if both parents are deceased, was in foster care

or was a dependent or ward of the court

is an emancipated minor as determined by a court in state of legal residence

is/was in legal guardianship, as determined by a court in state of legal

residence

was at any time after July 1, 2013, as determined by the high school or school

district homeless liaison, an unaccompanied youth who was homeless

was at any time after July 1, 2013, as determined by the director of an

emergency shelter or transitional housing program funded by the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development, an unaccompanied youth

who was homeless

was at any time after July 1, 2013, as determined by the director of a runaway

or homeless youth basic center or transitional living program, an

unaccompanied youth who was homeless or self-supporting and at risk of

being homeless

An independent financial aid applicant is not required to submit parental information in

the application process. However, if the independent applicant is married, spousal

information must be reported. A student who cannot meet at least one of the above

criteria is considered a dependent applicant and must provide parental information in

the application process.

6/9/2014 UAB - Students - Disbursement/Payment Policy

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Disbursement/Payment Policy

Financial aid awards are disbursed in equal amounts each semester and applied directly

to the student's account. If the award is more than the account balance, a disbursement

will be generated and issued to the student in the form of direct deposit or check. If the

award is less than the account balance, the student will be billed for the remaining

amount due on the account.

6/9/2014 UAB - Students - Institutional Refund Policy

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Institutional Refund Policy

Generally, students will not be charged tuition and fees for classes officially dropped

prior to the published drop deadline each term. All tuition and fee payments may be

refunded for the credit hours and fees associated with each class dropped before or

during this period. The deadline for dropping classes without incurring charges is

published each term in the UAB Academic calendar.

Any credit balance resulting from a change in course load during the first drop/ add

period will be distributed in accordance with the Order of Return of Title IV Funds Policy.


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