Financial Aid Fraud

Misreporting/Misrepresentation/Fraud

Any student found to have misreported information and/or altered documentation to increase his or her student aid eligibility or to fraudulently obtain federal funds may face any or all of the following disciplinary action(s):

• Subject to the Student Conduct Guidelines.
• As per federal regulation 668.14(g), referral to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Education, or, if more appropriate, to a state or local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to investigate the matter.
• Loss of participation in federal financial aid programs for:
   
  
  • the current academic year, or
  • the remaining years of enrollment

Evidence of Misrepresentation

In the event the Director of Financial Aid finds evidence of willful misrepresentation and/or fraud, the student will meet with the Director of Financial Aid and the Vice President for Academic and Medical Affairs/Dean. At that time, disciplinary action will be discussed with the student.