FINANCIAL AID

Student’s Responsibility as a Financial Aid Recipient

1. A satisfactory academic record each term is a prerequisite to the continuation of financial aid. The student’s academic performance must meet the requirements for “Satisfactory Academic Progress” (see requirements following).
2. It is assumed that the student’s financial situation and that of the family will continue as indicated on the application. Students are asked to report any significant changes to the Financial Aid Office as soon as they occur, including any scholarships or other awards received for the student’s college education.
3. Application and Verification deadlines - Students must submit a FAFSA prior to the date the student became ineligible. The Department of Education must have processed a Student Aid Report (SAR) or Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) with the student’s official Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) prior to the date the student became ineligible (i.e., typically this is the last date of exams for the last term enrolled unless the student withdrew from all classes - see “Treatment of Title IV Aid When a Student Withdraws”).
   
   Students selected for Verification of their FAFSA data must submit all verification documentation requested within 120 days after the date the student became ineligible (i.e., typically this is the last date of exams for the last term enrolled unless the student withdrew from all classes - see “Treatment of Title IV Aid When a Student Withdraws”). If these documents are not submitted during this timeframe, the student will not be considered eligible for federal financial aid. If corrections are necessary to a student’s FAFSA data because of the verification process, the school will attempt to make those corrections for the student if possible. However, some corrections must be made by the student in that the school may not have all the information needed. T he student will be notified by email if he/she must make corrections. If the student’s EFC or Title IV aid amounts change because of corrections to the FAFSA, the student will be notified via their Message Center in their SIS Student Center. NRCC will, by use of the OIG Fraud Hotline, hold financial aid disbursements for and refer to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Education for investigation any credible information indicating that an applicant for Title IV may have engaged in fraud or other criminal conduct.
4. The student must notify the Financial Aid Office staff of any changes in the following instances:
   • any decrease and/or increase in the number of credit hours;
   • change in curriculum;
   • change from part-time to full-time status; and/or
   • change in name, address, or telephone number; contact Admissions Office
   
   If the student wishes to cancel his/her aid after an award has been made but prior to disbursements, he/she should contact the financial aid office by sending an email from his/her NRCC email account to request the same. Please include the Student ID#.

A word of caution: Courses that meet off-schedule (e.g.) beginning and ending different from traditional term, can affect your enrollment status, thereby changing the amount of your award. Canceled classes and classes withdrawn during the add-drop period can also change your enrollment status, thereby reducing the amount of your grants.

Non-Discrimination Statement:
New River Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Mark C. Rowh, Vice President for Workforce Development and External Relations, 217 Edwards Hall, 540-674-3600, ext. 4241. Inquiries concerning Title IX (sexual harassment, sexual assault/domestic violence/dating violence, and stalking) may be directed to Dr. Deborah Kennedy, Dean of Student Services, 268 Rooker Hall, 540-674-3690. or, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Mr. John Bowler, Academic Advisor for the Center of Disability Services, 115 NRV Mall Site, 540-674-3600, ext. 4418. Inquiries concerning ADA and Section 504 may be directed to Lucy Howlett, Coordinator of the Center for Disability Services, Advising Center, 275 Rooker Hall, V/TTY 540-674-3619