Operating Policies

The following operating policies are designed to assure that the financial aid office is effective in carrying out its responsibilities.  

• All students must apply for financial assistance by submitting appropriate application forms to the Office of Financial Aid.

• All funds available to Adrian College for financial assistance shall be administered through the financial aid office.  When funds or awards are received from outside sources by other offices (such as Student Business Services) that office will be required to notify the financial aid office.

• The Office of Financial Aid shall maintain adequate records to ensure proper administration of aid funds.  This includes ensuring that aid given is not in excess of the cost of attendance and that aggregate awards do not exceed total expenditures of funds under each program.

• Selection of students to receive financial aid will be made without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or marital status.

• Priority consideration for aid is given to students whose files are complete by March 1st prior to the award year.

• All students applying for aid are required to apply annually for Federal, Institutional and State Assistance