Students have the right to know the costs of attendance, the tuition refund policy of the Conservatory, its academic program, faculty, and physical facilities. Students have the right to discuss their financial aid eligibility, award, or cancellation with the Director of Student Services. Students have the right to appeal the decision of the Director of Student Services. Students who borrow money have the right to know what their loan obligations are. Students are responsible for applying annually for financial aid.
Students are responsible for telling the truth in their application for financial aid.
Students who fail to meet these criteria are not eligible for federal financial aid. Students may reestablish eligibility by completing 24 semester units at the Conservatory, or by receiving the 24 credits by transfer or by examination, and by raising their cumulative grade-point average to 2.0 or better. This means that students who wish to reestablish eligibility for federal financial aid funds must complete at least one semester of studies at the Conservatory without any federal financial aid, or must receive the necessary credit by transfer or by exam. Federal financial aid funds may be used only to meet educational costs. Any other use of funds is prohibited by law.