Financial Aid Drops, Withdrawals and Overpayments

Students who cancel aid, have aid revoked, or who do not plan to attend classes are responsible for officially dropping or withdrawing from any classes for which they are registered Failure to cancel unwanted classes before the first day of the term may result in a financial liability to the College.

Students who drop classes and reduce their course load during the semester may not be eligible for the entire award offered. Students are advised to consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact dropping classes may have.

Students who completely withdraw from school, officially or unofficially, before completion of 60% of the term may be required to repay all or a portion of unearned Title IV aid to the College or to the U.S. Department of Education. Title IV aid includes the Federal Pell Grant. Students who completely withdraw from school before completion of 35% of the term may be required to repay all or a portion of any unearned state grant funds. State grant funds include the NC Community College Grant and NC Education Lottery Scholarship. Repayment of unearned funds to the College or the U.S. Department of Education is known as an overpayment.