Will withdrawing from a class affect my Bright Futures renewal?

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<p>I decided that I want to switch majors and I'm currently taking a Chemistry class that is pretty difficult and does not apply to my new major. If it gets to the point where I may fail the class would I be able to withdraw from the class without losing bright futures?</p>

<p>Last semester I got a D in a Math class that was paid for by bright futures and my GPA is a 3.2. </p>

<p>On the bright futures website under dropping and withdrawing it says:</p>

<p>"A student should contact his/her postsecondary institution's financial aid office regarding its policy on withdrawal and how that policy may affect the scholarship. If a student drops or withdraws hours that were disbursed in a Bright Futures award, he/she will be responsible for reimbursing the postsecondary institution for the cost of course(s) dropped or withdrawn. Non-refunded hours may affect the student's renewal eligibility."</p>

<p>Does the last sentence mean that if I don't pay for the class that it may affect my renewal eligibility or that it will affect it no matter what?</p>

<p>Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Edit: Also, I'm taking 13 credit hours this semester and this class is worth 4.</p>

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<p>[Florida</a> Student Scholarship and Grant Programs](<a href=“Home - Florida Student Scholarship & Grant Programs”>Home - Florida Student Scholarship & Grant Programs)</p>

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<p>Check with your FA department before you drop any classes. Some grants and scholarships can be affected when you drop a class. The FA office will give you more accurate information than we can. Best to ask them rather than make a decision based on the advice of people who are not the ones who will take away or give you aid.</p>

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<p>Thanks, why didn’t I think of that?</p>

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<p>twister, also make sure to ask them about the implications for any other aid you’re receiving since dropping the class will mean you’re no longer a full-time student. You might be better off finding a tutor and sticking it out.</p>