Losing Aid
There are several rules that govern a student's eligibility for financial aid funds. Listed below are some of the reasons a student would lose financial aid.
- Enroll in ineligible courses/programs.
- Not all courses qualify for financial assistance.
- Cisco Network Associate, Computer Support Associate, Advanced Electrical Automotive, Database Associate course, and non-credit course are examples of courses that do not qualify for financial aid.
- Fail to attend class.
- Attendance is required.
- Aid cannot be paid for courses the student does not attend.
- Students are responsible for tuition and fees for the course(s) even if they fail to attend.
- Audit Classes.
- Courses taken as audits do not qualify for financial aid.
- Withdrawing from all courses prior to the eleventh week of the semester.
- May be required to repay a portion of the financial aid funds received (known as a Return of Title IV
- Students can avoid repayment if they remain in attendance in at least one course through the eleventh week of the semester. The last date to attend is posted on campus.
- Do not complete the course(s) successfully.
- If the student does not maintain the minimum required GPA, or fails or withdraws from courses, they could jeopardize the opportunity to receive financial aid. (See Satisfactory Academic Progress.)
- If the student does not maintain the minimum required GPA, or fails or withdraws from courses, they could jeopardize the opportunity to receive financial aid. (See Satisfactory Academic Progress.)