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Crowder CollegePre-College Orientation

Fall 2013

*Academic Timetable*

Academic Year 2013/2014

Fall 2013

August-December

Spring 2014 January-May

Summer 2014

June-July

* period from August to July during which a normal school calendar runs.

* timeframe for which financial aid is awarded.

* usually divided into fall, spring, & summer periods called semesters.

AcademicYear

2013 Fall Semester August 19 - December 13

College Orientation Speech Lifetime

Fitness & Wellness English Composition Intermediate

Algebra

Semester * separate periods that combine to make up an academic year. * classes usually run during an 8-week or 16-week period within the semester.

* generally, the number of hours per week a class meets each semester.

* every class is assigned a specific number of credit hours.

* cost is based on the number of credit hours a student is enrolled in per semester.

Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 2 credit hours

English Composition 3 credit hours

Intermediate Algebra 3 credit hours

College Orientation 1 credit hour

Speech 3 credit hours

2013 Fall Schedule 12 Credit Hours

CreditHour

Day 8:00-8:50 9:00-9:50 10:00-10:50 11:00-12:15 12:30-1:45

Monday Lifetime Fitness &

Wellness -1 hour-

Speech -1

hour-

College Orientation

-1 hour-

Tuesday English Composition

-1.5 hours-

Intermediate Algebra

-1.5 hours-

Wednesday Lifetime Fitness &

Wellness -1 hour-

Speech -1 hour-

Thursday English Composition

-1.5 hours-

Intermediate Algebra

-1.5 hours-

Friday Speech -1 hour-

Fall 2013 Academic Calendar

July 1, 2013 Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Fall Semester

August 19, 2013 1st 16 week and 1st 8 week classes begin

August 23, 2013 Fall Enrollment Ends

August 28, 2013Financial Aid Census Date – 1st 8 week classes100% Tuition & Fee Refund -1st 8 week classes ends

Sept. 2, 2013 COLLEGE CLOSED- Labor Day

Sept. 3, 2013 50% Tuition & Fee Refund – 1st 8 weeks classes ends

Sept. 9, 2013100% Tuition & Fee Refund – 16 week classes ends100% Book Refund (on qualifying books) ends

Sept. 9, 2013Count day for Reports on EnrollmentFinancial Aid Census Date for 16 week classes

Sept. 17, 2013 50% Tuition & Fee Refund – 16 week classes ends

Sept. 27, 2013 Last Day to withdraw from 1st 8 week classes

Oct. 11, 2013 1st 8 week classes finals

Oct. 14, 2013 2nd 8 week classes begin

Oct. 23, 2013 Financial Aid Census Date – 2nd 8 week classes

Oct. 23, 2013100% Tuition & Fee Refund – 2nd 8 week ends100% Book refund (on qualifying 2nd 8 week classes) ends

Oct. 28, 2013 50% Tuition & Fee Refund – 2nd 8 week ends

Nov. 11, 2013 Priority enrollment for Sophomores 28 hours or more

Nov. 14, 2013 Last Day to withdraw from 16 week classes

Nov. 14, 2013 Priority enrollment for Freshman 27 hours or less

Nov. 25, 2013 Open enrollment through 1st week of classes

Nov. 26, 2013 Last day to withdraw from 2nd 8 week classes

Nov. 27-29, 2013 COLLEGE CLOSED- Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 9-13, 2013 Finals for 16 week and 2nd 8 week classes

Dec. 13, 2013 Grades are due online by 1:00pm

Dec. 14, 2013 Graduation commencement

Dec. 23, 2013 -Jan. 1, 2014 COLLEGE CLOSED- Winter Break

*Financial Aid*

Student Financial Aid

* Financial aid consists of funds provided to students and families to help pay for college expenses.

Types of Financial Aid

* Scholarships

* Grants

* Loans

Scholarships

* Scholarships are not repaid.

* Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, skill, or a unique characteristic.

Grants

* Grants are not repaid.

* Grants are most often awarded on the basis of financial need.

Loans* Loans must be repaid.* Loans consist of money that students and parents borrow to help pay for college expenses.* Repayment of loans usually begins after the student’s education is completed.* Loans should be limited to the amount of financial need.* Loans should be considered an investment in the student’s future.

Key Financial Aid Terms

* COA: Cost Of Attendance* EFC: Expected Family Contribution* SAR: Student Aid Report* PIN: Personal Identification Number* FAFSA: Free Application for Federal

Student Aid* Submission confirmation* Financial Need

Financial Need

Cost Of Attendance (COA)

- Expected Family Contribution

(EFC)

_______________________________

= Financial Need

FAFSA* The FAFSA may be filed at any time during an award year.* An award year begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th of the following year.* The FAFSA may be filed electronically or

using paper form (electronic filing preferred).

* The application form (FAFSA) is available in English and Spanish.* The deadline for filing a FAFSA in Missouri April 1st to receive MO Access Funds.

Major Federal Aid Programs

* PELL Grants

* Student Loans

PELL Awards* The Pell is an annual award.* The Pell award is based on the EFC.* The Pell is awarded in two installments most often in the fall and spring semesters. * The amount of the award is based on enrolled credit hours and adjusted accordingly.

(cont.)

PELL Awards * 12+ credit hours = full time enrollment Full Pell award = $5,645

* 9-11 credit hours = ¾ time

* 6-8 credit hours = ½ time

* 1-5 credit hours = less than ½ time Less than ½ time Pell award = $1,411

Student Loans• Student must be enrolled at least half

time.

• Entrance counseling must be completed before signing a Student loan promissory note.

* Loan applications found on Crowder website.

Attempted hours vs.

Earned hours

Payment Deadlines

Fall 2013 Semester

Friday, August 23, 2013

Sign up for payment plan if needed

Serves as a student’s college ID card as well as a potential debit

card for Crowder College financial aid refunds.

Crowder College OneCard

Financial Aid Assistance

* Advisors for Crowder College’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) are available for assistance with accessing federal financial aid.* For assistance call 1-866-822-1362 toll free or 1-417-455-5475.

www.trio.crowder.edu/eoc

GOOD LUCK!