Student Handbook

funds. If less than 60 percent of charges were “earned,” the formula determines the amount of aid which must be returned to the federal programs.

Federal funds must be returned in the following order: Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, other Title IV assistance.

Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

The college must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible no later than 45 days after the date of the determination of the date of the student's withdrawal.

Students who are no longer attending at least six credit hours at the time loan funds are scheduled to be disbursed are not eligible to receive those funds. The loan will be cancelled and all loan funds returned to the Department of Education. Keep in mind that when Title IV funds are returned, the student may owe a debit balance to the college . The student should contact the Bursar’s Office to make arrangements to pay the balance. In any instance where it is felt that individual circumstances may warrant exception to the institutional refund policy, the student may appeal in writing to the Student Affairs Office. Appendix B - Students with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) SUNY College of Optometry is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to all of its programs and services by providing reasonable accommodation, as governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SUNY policy, and notwithstanding the Functional Requirements for the Profession of Optometry. If a current or newly admitted student has historically been provided accommodations in their previous school, they may wish to consider disclosing their disability and to formally applying for accommodations at SUNY Optometry. If a student receives a new diagnosis from a licensed medical professional or psychologist while studying at SUNY College of Optometry, and if reasonable accommodations are recommended by this provider, the student may also wish to disclose the disability and to formally apply for accommodations at the College.

IMPORTANT: It is the student’s right and sole responsibility to disclose or not disclose a particular disability. Disclosure must always be done in writing, as outlined below.

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