Financial aid will be adjusted if a student stops attending or never attends a course in which they are registered. Federal Financial Aid regulations require that class attendance be documented for students attending colleges and universities that disburse Federal Financial Aid funds. At Salem State University, this is done at two points in the semester:
- Professors submit a class roster verification at the end of the Add/Drop period. This indicates who is attending the class, has stopped attending the course, or never attended the course. Before the end of the add/drop period, a student must check their schedule and be sure it is accurate.
- When final grades are submitted, the information gathered is reviewed. If it is reported that a student has not been attending the number of credits they were awarded financial aid for or has stopped attending all classes at some point during the semester, the Financial Aid Office will adjust a student’s financial aid accordingly. For more information, please visit Why Did My Financial Aid Change?
Financial aid can be adjusted at any time during or after the semester. If it is determined that a student has stopped attending altogether, a Return of Title IV Funds calculation will be performed.
Other program regulations also affect post or late disbursement of funds. For this reason, we advise all students who wish to leave the university and have received financial aid to file an official Leave of Absence and/or Withdrawal, which can be done by contacting Academic Advising. Students should contact the Student Navigation Center to learn about any impact their decision will have on their aid eligibility.