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Things to Keep in Mind
Financial Aid and Your Bill
Your bill is due the fifth day of classes each term. A tuition deferment prevents cancellation of registration for non-payment of fees, and temporarily prevents assessment of the late payment fee. Financial aid is paid on the sixth day of classes after enrollment is confirmed.
Award Terms and Conditions
Financial aid terms & conditions must be accepted in OASIS before you review your financial aid offers. Some scholarships may have separate terms & conditions to view; however, you can accept all terms & conditions at the same time by clicking on the “Accept” button under the terms & conditions tab in OASIS.
Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways
Pathways Programs allow academically qualified students to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree on an accelerated timeline. Typically, students will complete a portion of the required graduate coursework while classified as undergraduate students and have it count toward both degrees.
Financial Aid and Your Enrollment
Enrollment statuses are the same for every semester: fall, spring, and summer. Enrollment requires that you are an active degree seeking student. Most financial aid awards require at least half-time attendance and many programs require full-time attendance.
Summer Aid Eligibility
The amount of aid you can receive for summer will depend on the length of the summer session(s) in which you enroll. Your aid will be initially based on enrollment in summer C session (10 weeks), but your aid amount may be reduced if you end up enrolling in summer A only or summer B only. For example, if you are in summer A only, your cost of attendance will reflect 6 weeks of expenses.
What If I Drop Some Classes or Withdraw?
The decision about whether or not to drop a class or withdraw is an academic issue; however, it is your responsibility to understand the financial implications of this decision. Dropping classes may jeopardize future student aid eligibility, including scholarships & student loans. Click the links for more information.
Special Or Unusual Circumstances
The U.S. Department of Education uses a formula to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) based on tax data from two years ago, which you provided on the FAFSA. The EFC determines your eligibility for need-based funding (Federal grants, subsidized loans, and Work Study). If major changes occurred during 2021, 2022, or 2023 that are not reflected on your FAFSA, you may be able to receive a financial aid adjustment.