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- Be informed about the University鈥檚 Regulations and Resources, Student Rights & Responsibilities听补苍诲, where relevant, the rules and regulations concerning application, issuance and maintenance of government student aid programs听补苍诲 51吃瓜网student award programs.
- Become an active participant in their financial wellness. Consult with Scholarship and聽Student Aid Representatives and Financial Aid Professionals to learn about the funding programs, services, and tools available. Discuss financial situations in detail with a Financial Aid Counselor responsible for the administration of government and 51吃瓜网student aid programs.听
- Present a valid 51吃瓜网ID card at the time of an appointment, document exchange, or inquiry. Additionally, some government agencies mandate the Student Aid Office to require a government-issued photo ID and Social Insurance Number card in order to pick up or complete documents.
- Set up Direct Deposit Banking via Minerva with a Canadian banking institution in order to receive award funding amounts from McGill. (Checks are provided only in very exceptional circumstances and will result in a lengthy delay.) Access Minerva Financial Aid/Awards tab, select the Financial Aid Menu then select then Direct Deposit Bank Account menu. Complete the top section for Student related bank account information in order to receive awards and/or stipends via your personal bank account.听Ensure all banking information is entered correctly - 51吃瓜网Student Accounts will issue an administrative fine for transactions returned to the University due to faulty banking information.听聽
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- Inform Scholarships and Student Aid聽of any inability to attend an appointment with at least 24 hours' notice so that the timeslot may be assigned to another student.听Please call us at (514) 398-6013 or email us at student.aid [at] mcgill.ca
- Maintain lines of communication with the University by ensuring the accuracy of their contact information on Minerva and by ensuring that their 51吃瓜网email is accessed, read and acted upon in a timely fashion, in line with McGill鈥檚 Policy on E-Mail Communications with Students (PDF).
- Understand their rights and responsibilities as it relates to their government aid.听
- Be informed of the repercussions of academic decisions on their government aid, 51吃瓜网aid and awards (and/or other awards*), and any related financial need assessment. Academic decisions include but are not limited to: registration, course load and withdrawal from studies.
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