<p>I was wondering if anyone knows that if I drop a class, will it affect my financial aid. I currently have 13units and if I drop a class I will have 9 units.</p>
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Unit Requirements
The Financial Aid Office checks units on the census date at the end
of the third week of classes. Enrollment below half time on that date
results in cancellation of aid and billing for funds received. Once aid
is reduced or cancelled, it is not reinstated automatically if the unit
count increases after the census date. Federal Pell Grants are not
reinstated if the unit count increases after the census date.
For undergraduate students, half-time enrollment is 6 units. Some
undergraduate awards (Federal Pell Grant, Cal Grant B Stipend)
require full-time enrollment (12 units) to maintain maximum eligibility.
For graduate students, half-time enrollment is 4 units. </p>
<p>Unit Requirement for Loans
According to federal regulations, undergraduate students must be
enrolled in at least 6 units and graduate students in at least 4 units
continuously throughout the stated loan period to receive loan funds.
This information is verified before loans are distributed. If a student
withdraws or carries insufficient units during the stated loan period,
any remaining loan funds are returned to the lender, any remaining
portion of the loan is cancelled, and the student may be billed
for funds already received. In such cases, students must reapply
for a new FFELP loan that reflects the new loan period. For more
information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
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<p>So I guess you can drop that class.</p>
<p>Ii'm in the same situation.... i have 13 units now, and i'm thinking of dropping a class that will take me down to 9 units.</p>
<p>I didn't really quite understand exactly, can someone tell me in simpler terms if dropping a class right now will affect my financial aid? I'm receiving the Pell Grant and Cal Grant B right now....</p>
<p>Thanks to anyone who can help me</p>
<p>PXalpine:</p>
<p>The best way to handle your situation is to come into the finaid office. There is a way for you to retain your federal grants even if you drop down to 9 units; the main criterium is that you are maintaining overall satisfactory progress in your classes. But, once again, GO to the finaid office in murphy and they will tell you exactly what you need to know.</p>