Financial assistance is based on maintaining satisfactory academic progress. The Financial Office will adjust your award pending changes made to your eligibility or the availability of funds.

The Financial Aid Office will certify your enrollment status at the end of the add/drop period for each semester. If you register for classes but do not attend beyond the add/drop period, you must officially drop the course, or you may be responsible for all charges incurred. All awards will be adjusted at this time to reflect your actual enrollment status. Certificate Programs are payable by financial aid as long as a diploma or degree can be obtained.

You must be enrolled at least half-time (six credits) in order to be eligible for funding for College Work Study (CWS), the North Carolina Community College Grant, North Carolina Lottery Grant, North Carolina Student Incentive Grant and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). Financial Aid does not pay for audited classes or credit by exam.

You are required to notify the financial aid office if you receive financial assistance such as a scholarship, grant or loan from an outside source since this may affect your eligibility for financial aid. You must also notify the financial aid office if you change your name or address. The College will use your financial aid funds to pay for outstanding tuition, fees and other charges incurred. Remaining funds will be disbursed during the semester. If you receive aid you are not entitled to, it will be your responsibility to repay those funds. If you are taking classes at two different colleges, you can only receive aid at one institution.

Additional Information

• Qualifying for Financial Aid
• Satisfactory Academic Progress
• 150 Percent Rule
• Warnings and Probation
• Appeals Procedure
• Repayment of Title IV Funds