Financial Aid
Eligibility for Aid
Ineligibility | Course Selection & Financial Aid | Waivers & Emergencies
Course Selection and Financial Aid
To be eligible for financial aid, the student must be matriculated and taking courses applicable to the degree program. Full-time students must have a minimum of 12 credits applicable to the Jefferson Community College program. The following courses are included in the 12-credit requirement:
- Required developmental courses;
- Prerequisite courses (for instance ENG 100 if ENG 101 is a program requirement);
- Repeat courses provided the student has not already passed the course. See Repeating Courses in the Special Circumstances Affecting Financial Aid Eligibility section.
In the student's graduation semester, he or she is exempt from the 12-hour requirement; however, the student must have at least one course required for the degree and be eligible for graduation that semester. This exemption may only be used once. Part-time students may only be funded for courses applicable to the degree except for the exceptions noted above.
What Happens if the Student Does Not Meet this Requirement?The student will be funded only for the courses applicable to the degree the student's federal aid (Pell, SEOG, work-study, and student loans) will be reduced, and he or she will be ineligible for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
How to Avoid this ProblemWork closely with the assigned faculty advisor when making class selections. Make sure that the student is enrolled in the right degree program and all transfer credit from other colleges has been evaluated. Use SOAR to check that all courses are applicable to the degree.