Students need not be eligible for financial aid but must meet state-mandated eligibility criteria. Financial Aid Student Rights Students have an equal opportunity to receive financial aid. After making proper application, students are entitled to expect an equitable determination for eligibility of available funds. Each student's application is individually reviewed using the same evaluation criteria. Students have the right to have access to information about all types of aid available at Truckee Meadows Community College and minimum requirements for eligibility.
Students have a right to information regarding repayment schedules and interest rates for loans.
This information is available in financial aid publications, but it is still important for students to read their own promissory note carefully before signing. Students have the right to appeal decisions made by the Financial Aid Officer to the Financial Aid Review Committee. Any changes may result in the loss of eligibility and a delay in aid received. If a student's award is based on full-time enrollment, the student must maintain 12 or more credits. If a student's award is based on three quarter time enrollment, the student must maintain 9-11 credits.