2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

3 Student Services & Resource Informationcan log onto uselect at www.uselectmn.org toaccess information from hundreds of collegesand universities.ESOL AdvocateThe English for Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL) Advocate serves to assist new studentswho are taking the Accuplacer ESL test andwho seek aid in getting admitted and enrolledat Century College. The Advocate’s office ison the west campus. For more information call651.747.4087.Financial Aid for StudentsThe Financial Aid Office assists students inapplying for and receiving financial aid tohelp pay the cost of education. The financialaid website contains a wealth of informationabout application procedures and links tomany non-Century sites to make the searchfor financing easier. The office staff canbe reached at 651.779.3305 or by email atfinaid@century.edu.1. Application ProcessWhen to Apply:Students should apply for financial aid afterfiling their income tax returns but not beforeJanuary 1st for fall enrollment. Students areencouraged to apply early and MUST APPLYANNUALLY.How to Apply:To determine eligibility for grants, loans,and student employment, students arerequired to complete the Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) andhave the results sent to Century College.The FAFSA is completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. A signature is required tocomplete the FAFSA and can be signedelectronically provided the student(and parent of a dependent student) has aPIN number. To apply for a PIN, visit www.pin.ed.gov. The Federal Code to releaseFAFSA results to Century College is010546.STUDENTS MUST APPLY FOR FINANCIALAID ANNUALLY.What to Expect After Applying:After the FAFSA is completed online and anemail address was provided, the studentwill receive an email in a few days with asecure link to the Student Aid Report (SAR)on the Web. Review the SAR as it is theproduct of your FAFSA application andcontains eligibility information. The SARwill not tell you what your financial aidaward is but will tell you importantinformation about the EFC (expected familycontribution) used to calculate your award,the colleges that you chose to release theinformation to, and/or if more information isneeded to compile your award.Additional Information/VerificationOccasionally, the student will be required tosubmit additional documents to completethe financial aid application such as taxreturns and citizenship status information.The Office of Financial Aid will contact youfor more information if necessary. Failure torespond will result in a delay in calculationof the award notice.Award NoticeThe College will determine award eligibilityafter all documents are received and verifiedand send the student an email withinstructions on how to access his/her awardnotice online at century.edu. Students canaccess application and award informationwith their Century password and pin atCentury College’s Online Services. Studentswho have not provided an email addresswill receive an award notice by mail.Important Note: Receiving the AwardNotice is not necessarily the last step forreceiving financial aid. Additional steps arerequired for both student loans and studentemployment. See the Century Collegewebsite for details at century.edu.2. Financial Aid PoliciesFinancial Aid for SummerStudents may be able to utilize financialaid for summer provided the eligibility hasnot been used for the preceding academicyear. Students who have a completefinancial aid application and have registeredfor summer classes will receive a financialaid award for summer if any eligibility exists.Students must be registered for at least 6credits to be eligible for a student loan.Financial Aid for Developmental/Remedial CourseworkStudents can receive financial aid fordevelopmental coursework (below 1000level courses) with a limit of 30 credits.Withdrawal from College/Return ofTitle IV (Financial Aid) FundsIf a student completely withdraws from allcredits (either officially or unofficially) in aterm before the 60% point of that term, thefinancial aid awarded is subject to thefederal “Return of Title IV” policy. Studentsearn financial aid in proportion to the timethey are enrolled up to the 60% point. Theunearned share of financial aid must bereturned to the programs from which theywere paid as prescribed by federalregulations. The student will be required torepay all unearned financial aid. Pleasecontact the Financial Aid Office prior towithdrawing if you have any questionsregarding your possible repaymentobligation.Changes in EnrollmentWhen you change your enrollment level,your financial aid eligibility may change.The source of your aid and the date of yourdrop or withdrawal affects the amount ofyour financial aid. Contact the Financial AidOffice if you have questions.Late Start Classes: If you drop a late startclass before it begins and have been paidfinancial aid for your enrollment in theclass, the Financial Aid Office willrecalculate your eligibility and you mayhave to repay all or part of the financial aidfor the semester.Pell Grant Recipients: Your class scheduleMUST BE FIRM at the beginning of eachterm. Your Pell Grant cannot be increased ifyou decide to add a course after the 10thday of the term. If you drop a late startcourse, your Pell Grant may be adjusted toreflect the reduction in the total credit load651.779.3300 17