Generally, when the term enrollment status is used, it is referring to a student’s credit load (full-time, etc.). Most financial aid programs require at least half-time enrollment for financial aid to be offered. For students who are less than full-time, financial aid may be adjusted, reduced, or voided. Because of this, the financial aid office monitors the enrollment status for every financial aid recipient. At least half-time enrollment is required for most financial aid programs including federal student loans and state grants. For some aid programs, the award amount may be prorated if the student is less than full-time. For example, if a student is eligible for a Federal Pell Grant in the amount of $2,000 for a semester based on full-time enrollment and the student enrolls half time instead, the award will be reduced to $1,000. In most cases, the only programs which may be prorated in this manner are the Federal Pell Grant and the Wisconsin Grant.
No aid may be received in a semester or term in which the student is not enrolled.
Financial Aid Documents and Forms
Financial aid recipients may be required to submit certain documents to the financial aid office. If a document is required or requested, the student will receive the form from the financial aid office.