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General Institutional Information

• University Accreditation
• Privacy of Student Records - FERPA
• Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
• Student Diversity
• University Cost of Attendance
• University Refund and Withdrawal Policies and Procedures
• University Withdrawal and Return of Financial Aid
• The University of 91°µÍøºÚÁÏ Bookstore
• Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
• Student Loan Code of Conduct
• Student Handbook
• Student Grievance Policies 

Educational Programs

• Academic Resources and Programs
• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Graduate Degree Programs
• Instructional Facilities
• University Faculty
• Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure
• Copyright Infringement
• Career and Job Placement Services
• Professional Licensure Disclosures

Student Financial Assistance

• Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid
• University Contact Information
• Student Loan Information
• Student Loan Deferment Information
• Entrance/Exit Loan Counseling Information

Health and Safety

• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
• Vaccination Policies
• Campus Security Policies and Crime Statistics
• Fire Safety Policies and Statistics
• Emergency Information

Student Outcomes

• Retention and Graduation Rates

Voter Registration

The University of 91°µÍøºÚÁÏ encourages all students to participate in local, state, and national elections. In order to vote in the , students must register at least 30 days prior to an election. 

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Rights: Students at Southern Miss have a right to know the following:

• The procedures and deadlines for appling for financial aid
• The costs of attendance
• The available programs of assistance
• How our financial need is determined
• The criteria used in awarding aid
• The tpe and amount of assistance for which ou are eligible
• How and when aid will be disbursed
• The terms and conditions governing an aid ou accept
• The requirements for continued eligibilit
• The Universit's refund polic & federal official/unofficial withdrawal policies
• Whom to consult regarding our financial assistance

Responsibilities: Students at Southern Miss have a responsibility to:

• Complete applications accuratel and on time
• Re-appl for federal and state aid at the beginning of ever academic ear
• Provide requested documentation, verification, corrections, and additional information
• Read and retain copies of all forms ou sign
• Register for the required number of hours each semester
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Notif the Office of Financial Aid of all resources received from outside sources
• Know and compl with rules governing an aid ou receive
• Maintain up-to-date mailing and email addresses and telephone information with the
  Registrar's Office

Additional Responsibilities

As a recipient of financial aid, ou have certain rights and responsibilities. On occasion funds
are inadvertentl disbursed in error. hould ou receive financial aid funds for which ou are
not entitled, it is our responsibilit to contact us prior to utilizing the funds. Failure to do this
ma result in repament of the incorrect award.

Receipt of Other Financial Assistance
It is our responsibilit to inform us of an financial aid that ou receive from sources other
than our office. Regulations require that we consider these funds in determining our
eligibilit for federal student aid. If ou receive an form of assistance, including tuition
waivers, after our initial awarding, an adjustment to our award package ma be necessar.
In some cases, the adjustment ma include repament of federal funds. In all cases, if an
adjustment is necessar, ou will be notified b email of whatever action is necessar.

*** Other financial assistance ma include Universit and non-Universit scholarships, tuition
waivers, loans, grants, fellowships, and an other source of educational assistance ou
receive.