| Tuition | $2,300 |
|---|---|
| Fees | $168 |
| Living | $5,632 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,500 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,400 |
| Transportation | $3,000 |
| Total Pell Budget | $14,000 |
Lord Fairfax Community College is pleased to offer you the financial aid listed below. The amount of the award is based on your need, as it was determined from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other documents. All awards are contingent upon receipt of funds from the federal and state agencies through which they are provided and are therefore subject to change.
| AWARD | Annual Award | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| PELL* | |||
| FSEOG* | |||
| CSAP | |||
| COMA | |||
*Federal Aid Programs
Federal College Work Study (FCWS), College Scholarship Assistance Program (CSAP), and the Commonwealth Award (COMA) recipients must be enrolled at least half-time for the semester. The amount listed on your award letter is what you will receive if you enroll as a full-time student (12 or more credits). If you are not enrolled full-time, your actual award for each semester will be adjusted according to the number of credit hours you are enrolled. Students are not eligible to receive Federal and State Financial Aid from more than one college each term. To receive any of these aid funds you cannot have previously received an associate’s degree.
The Business Office will establish a credit account for tuition and books for FSEOG, CSAP, PELL, VGAP and COMA recipients. Initial remainder checks will be issued approximately eight weeks after the first day of class. For late filers, remainder checks will be issued approximately a month after completing their file. If your semester award does not cover tuition, you will be expected to pay the difference at the time you register. All awards are subject to adjustment and possible repayment due to changes in enrollment status or financial need.
I understand that registering for classes indicates acceptance of awards. Your signature is not necessary for acceptance.
I will notify the office of Financial Aid:
The information I have submitted to the Office of Financial Aid is true and correct and I fully understand my obligation relating to the financial aid awarded to me. I understand that I may be required to repay a prorated amount of any grant award I received if I decrease my course load below the enrollment status (full time, 3/4 time, 1/2 time) at which I was paid or if I withdraw from the College.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a series of standards including academic performance and classroom attendance established by the U.S. Department of Education. In order to receive Federal Title IV Financial Aid, a student must meet these standards.
The Financial Aid Office evaluates students for SAP after grades are posted at the end of each semester. Students are reviewed for SAP after attempting 12 credits.
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.0. If you are placed on academic suspension or dismissal, you will be ineligible to receive financial aid.
Within the refund period, as published in the schedule, you may DROP a class by completing the proper paperwork or using PeopleSoft.
Dropped classes will not appear on your academic record. After the refund period, it is considered a WITHDRAWAL from a class. The withdrawal stays on your record, and we count it towards your enrollment status and can affect your financial aid status.
We do not immediately reduce aid for students who withdraw from classes they attended. However, students who withdraw frequently run the risk of losing their eligibility in the future.
A student must complete 67% of the total credits attempted, both on a term and cumulative basis. During your academic career at LFCC, you may consider withdrawing from a class. You should consider all options before withdrawing because it may have serious implications for your financial aid eligibility.
Satisfactory Grades
A, B, C, D, R, S
Unsatisfactory Grades
F, I, U, W, X
Federal law requires us to return part of your financial aid if you withdraw from ALL classes. You will have to REPAY part of your financial aid that is deemed “unearned” by the U.S. Department of Education. The percentage of funds that students are financially liable to return is based on the last date of attendance for that particular semester. If a student does not repay the portion of financial aid funds for which he/she is responsible, then that student will be reported to the federal government, thus becoming ineligible for future financial assistance until the debt is paid in full
You must attend the classes for which you enroll. Financial Aid will not pay for classes that you have never attended. If a student does not ever attend a class, the Financial Aid Office must reduce the award and the student will be obligated to pay the tuition for the class(es). If you decide that you do not want to take a class, you must drop it during the add/drop period by completing the appropriate paperwork with the Admissions Office.
Students have a maximum of 150% of their program length to complete their associate degree/certificate program.
Once a student has exceeded 150% of coursework for his/her individual degree/certificate program, their eligibility for aid at LFCC will be exhausted. Changes in curriculums do not constitute extended time limits for eligibility. In addition, per FEDERAL Regulations, all enrollments at VCCS will be considered whether or not aid was awarded or received.
Example: John Jones must complete 60 credit hours to graduate. 150% of his program equals 90 credit hours. If John has not graduated after 90 credit hours of coursework, his financial aid will be cancelled.
Students who register for developmental courses are limited to a maximum of 30 semester hours. Financial Aid cannot provide assistance for classes that have been attempted more than twice or for a Developmental course attempted more than three times.
Students with less than 13 credit hours attempted who are receiving financial aid will receive a reminder concerning Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Students who do not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress will lose their financial aid eligibility. Students may appeal the loss of their aid, in writing, to the Financial Aid Office within 10 working days from the date the denial was mailed. Only appeals that document mitigating circumstances will be considered.
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