Student Eligibility

To receive financial aid through most of the student financial assistance programs at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, you must:

* be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen;

* be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible degree or certificate program;

* make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree;

* not be in default on a loan or owe a repayment on a grant received at Copiah-Lincoln Community College or any other institution; and

* demonstrate financial need. (Some scholarships and loans are exceptions; refer to the descriptions of individual programs.)

* register with selective service, if required.

* have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate, pass a test approved by the U.S. Department of Education, or meet other state standards.

* have a valid social security number.

* use assistance for educational purposes. 

Policy for Withdrawals and for the Return of Title IV Funds (Pell Grant, FSEOG, Direct Loans):

A Title IV federal aid recipient who withdraws, officially or unofficially, from all classes on or before the 60% point of the academic term (10th week of school) will be subject to repayment based upon the federal "Return of Title IV Funds" calculation.  Federal regulations require that a percentage of the funds disbursed be returned.  Students "earn" federal aid funds in direct proportion to the length of time they remain enrolled.  A student who remains enrolled past the 60% point of the academic term has earned 100% of the Title IV federal aid for the enrollment period.  Pell grant awards are processed based on the student's enrollment status after the add/drop date is past for the semester.