Financial Aid Policies

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

For a FERPA release, click here and select "FERPA Disclosure Form". Complete the form, and return it to the Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment.

The University of Colorado complies fully with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) or 1974. The act was designed to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records in all offices, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to file complaints with the FERPA office concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the act.

Some students find it helpful to have a parent or spouse contact the UCCS Financial Aid/Student Employment Office in order to inquire about specific information regarding their financial aid file. In order to help in the process the Financial Aid/Student Employment Office has developed the FERPA Disclosure Request Form.

Students only need to complete the Student Financial Aid Information FERPA Disclosure Request form if they wish to give another individual(s) permission to be given information about the contents of their financial aid file. No information regarding the student's academic performance or progress will be given out regardless of the consent form being signed. All other financial aid information may be given out to the individuals listed on this form.

Appeals Process

There is a committee of faculty, staff, and students who review a student's appeal to financial aid policies. Appeals are submitted to the Financial Aid Office. The recommendation of the committee as to whether to grant or deny the appeal is forwarded to the Director of Financial Aid. The student is then notified in writing of the final disposition of the appeal. If the student wishes to appeal further after having followed the appropriate appeal procedures, he or she may appeal to the Dean of Student Life.

Review & Cancellation

The University reserves the right to review and cancel awards at any time because of changes in financial, academic, residency status, availability of funds, or any other factor that would affect a student's eligibility for aid. The Financial Aid Office may also require repayment of aid in certain other situations.

Academic Standards

For the academic standards policy, click here

Students applying for, and those receiving Federal and State of Colorado financial aid from UCCS are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a degree. This policy deals with required completion rate, maximum semester hours that are fundable and minimum grade point average.

Refund and Repayment

For the refund and repayment policy, click here

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs' refund policy is based on the policy requirements stated in federal regulations (34 CFR 668.22), and is titled Return of Title IV Funds.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

For the student rights and responsibilities policy, click here