Rights and Responsibilities

Post-Secondary Planning Guide

Rights and Responsibilities
Rights and responsibilities of students, parents, counselors and colleges in the college admissions process
Students have the right:
1	To full information from colleges and universities concerning their admission and financial aid policies. Prior to applying, you should be fully informed of policies and procedures concerning application fees, deposits, refunds, housing and financial aid.
2	To defer responding to an offer of admission and/or financial aid until you have heard from all colleges and universities to which you have applied, or until May 1, whichever is earlier.

Should you be denied this right:
1	Immediately request that the college/university extend the reply date;
2	Notify your counselor and ask him/her to notify the president of the state or regional Association of College Admissions Counselors (ACAC). For additional assistance, send a copy of your admission notification letter and all correspondence to:
	Executive Director NACAC 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 430 Alexandria, Virginia 22344 or School College Relations NASSP 1904 Association Drive Reston, Virginia 22091

Students have the responsibility
1	To be aware of the policies, (deadlines, restrictions, etc.) regarding admissions and financial aid of colleges and universities of your choice.
2	To complete and submit required material to colleges and universities
3	To meet all application deadlines
4	To follow college application procedures of your high school.
5	To notify the colleges and universities that have offered you admission of your acceptance or rejection of their offer as soon as you have heard from all to which you have applied, or by May 1, whichever is earlier.
This policy is endorsed by the National Association of College Admission Counselors and the National Association of Secondary School Principals

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