2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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• Alternative Student Loan Programs. These programs are intended to provide students and their families an
alternate source of loan funds to assist in meeting the cost of post secondary education. Contact the Financial Aid
Office for further details.
On-Campus Student Employment
• Federal Work Study (FWS) is a program that assists Kettering University in providing on-campus employment
for students with demonstrated need.
• Michigan Work Study is a State program that assists Kettering University in providing on-campus employment
for students with demonstrated need.
• Campus employment is available on a limited basis to students without financial need who would like to earn money
toward educational cost while attending school.
Financial Aid Policies
• Required Forms
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Other documentation required for federal verification as requested
• Deadline Dates
In order to be considered for all available awards, freshmen applicants are encouraged to apply by February 15 and
continuing students are encouraged to apply by March 1.
• All required documents must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office in a timely manner. Loan applications will be
processed, need-based grants will be credited to accounts, and FWS will be initiated once all documents requested for
verification are submitted. Verification must be completed before or during at least half-time attendance; failure to do
so will result in the loss of eligibility.
• Scholarships and grants are credited to student accounts according to the schedule on the award letter. Loans are
credited after checks are endorsed and promissory notes are signed as needed. Earnings from on-campus employment
are paid on a biweekly basis.
• Students may contact the Financial Aid Office in Room 2-328 CC between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
(Monday - Friday) for specific details regarding eligibility, application procedures, deadlines, and required documents.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
All students receiving financial aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress for the award year and advance toward graduation to be
eligible to continue to receive state and federal and institutional assistance. Additional requirements are included in the Financial Aid brochure.
Students dismissed for academic reasons must meet readmission requirements and SAP requirements to be eligible for financial aid. Students
readmitted on a non-degree basis are not eligible for financial aid.
Tuition/Financial Aid Policy
For purposes of determining financial aid, a full academic load at Kettering University is considered to be 16 credit hours. In the new
curriculum, students may fall below 16 credit hours for various reasons. One scenario involves courses where the class and lab are separated;
three credits for the class and one credit for the lab. If a student withdraws from the class before seventh week he/she should also withdraw
from the lab. As a freshman or sophomore, if a student fails the course but passes the lab, he/she may take only 15 credits when repeating
the class. This could affect financial aid. In particular, Pell Grants would be reduced by one-fourth. However, the reduction in the Pell Grant
award will be offset by the reduction in tuition. Other forms of financial aid or loans may be affected. Please contact the Financial Aid Office
for further information (810-762-7859).
Withdrawing from Courses
Financial aid is based on the number of credits for which students are enrolled at the end of the refund period. Students who are not registered
for full-time at that point will have aid reduced accordingly. Students are encouraged to meet with a financial aid advisor prior to making
withdrawal decisions.
Withdrawing from Kettering
Students who completely withdraw from Kettering University will have financial aid returned to the source, based on the Federal Title IV
Policy. This policy and examples are available at the Financial Aid Office, and in the Financial Aid brochure.