… aid programs awarded in the student's aid award offer. If a student feels he/she has special or unusual circumstances that do not reflect their current situation, a request for reconsideration may be requested. An explanation of the portion of financial aid the student received that must be repaid and what portion is grant aid or work study and does not need to be repaid. If the aid is a loan, the … Student must take responsibility for: Checking their email at the Student Portal Student Portal on a regular basis. All official communication will be done through this website. Having a valid Social Security Number (SSN) on file in the …