The 2022-2023 Financial Aid Offer you receive reflects the type of funds for which you are currently eligible, the total amount for the academic year, and the maximum you may receive in each term.Final approval of eligibility will be determined upon review of the 2022 spring and summer semester academic transcripts. All transcripts will be evaluated for grade point average, hours attempted, hours completed, time limitation and eligible program of study. The remaining Time Limit for students who change their major to a Diploma or Certificate program may be considerably reduced. Students will only be notified in the event that they are not considered eligible based upon the evaluation of spring and/or summer semester transcripts. Notification will also be made when program changes significantly affect the time limit remaining.

Please be aware that all funds listed on your 2022 – 2023 Financial Aid Offer are contingent upon receipt of funding from the U.S. Department of Education or other sources and may be adjusted or denied at any time.

Your actual financial aid amounts may be different from your Financial Aid Offer. Reasons for the difference may include:

• Taking fewer than 12 required credits (or 15 required credits for North Carolina Community College Grant) — offer letters are based on anticipated full-time enrollment
• Enrolling in late starting classes — funds cannot be disbursed until attendance in a class is verified
• Adding a late-starting class after the Census Date of the semester
• Taking classes not required for graduation from your program
• Exceeding the Developmental Time Limit — financial aid is available for up to a maximum of 30 credit hours of developmental coursework
• Exceeding your Program of Study Time Limit
• Not meeting the enrollment requirements for your funds
• To establish and retain eligibility for North Carolina State grants, students must obtain and maintain North Carolina residency, as determined by the State of North Carolina.
• Recipients of North Carolina grants/scholarships must be enrolled for at least 6 required credits to be considered for a reduced amount
• The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and COA Foundation scholarships may be offered to alternate eligible students if the original recipient is not enrolled by the census date of a semester

This web page contains information about Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements, enrollment requirements for funding, ordering/charging books at the COA Bookstore, the 2022 — 2023 Pay Schedule and other aid opportunities. Should you need additional assistance with tuition and fees, please consider the Automatic Payment Plan our college offers.

The 2023-2024 Financial Aid Offer you receive reflects the type of funds for which you are currently eligible, the total amount for the academic year, and the maximum you may receive in each term. Final approval of eligibility will be determined upon review of the 2023 spring and summer semester academic transcripts. All transcripts will be evaluated for grade point average, hours
attempted, hours completed, time limitation and eligible program of study. The remaining Time Limit for students who change their major to a Diploma or Certificate program may be considerably reduced. Students will only be notified in the event that they are not considered eligible based upon the evaluation of spring and/or summer semester transcripts. Notification will also be made when program changes significantly affect the time limit remaining.

Please be aware that all funds listed on your 2023-2024 Financial Aid Offer are contingent upon receipt of funding from the U.S. Department of Education or other sources and may be adjusted or denied at any time.

Your actual financial aid amounts may be different from your Financial Aid Offer. Reasons for the difference may include:

• Taking fewer than 12 required credits — offer letters are based on anticipated full-time enrollment
• Enrolling in late starting classes — funds cannot be disbursed until attendance in a class is verified
• Adding a late-starting class after the Census Date of the semester
• Taking classes not required for graduation from your program
• Exceeding the Developmental Time Limit — financial aid is available for up to a maximum of 30 credit hours of developmental coursework
• Exceeding your Program of Study Time Limit
• Not meeting the enrollment requirements for your funds
• To establish and retain eligibility for North Carolina Scholarship and grants, students must obtain and maintain North Carolina residency, as determined by the State of North Carolina.
• Recipients of North Carolina grants/scholarships must be enrolled for at least 6 required credits to be considered for a reduced amount
• The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and COA Foundation scholarships may be offered to alternate eligible students if the original recipient is not enrolled by the census date of a semester

This web page contains information about Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements, enrollment requirements for funding, ordering/charging books at the COA Bookstore, the 2023 – 2024 Pay Schedule and other aid opportunities. Should you need additional assistance with tuition and fees, please consider the Automatic Payment Plan our college offers.