Financial Aid

Students who have satisfactory academic records and are in need of aid may qualify for financial assistance. Although the primary responsibility for financing an education remains with students and families, McDowell Technical Community College participates in several programs designed to supplement individual and family contributions. Financial aid may consist of grants, scholarships, campus employment, or any combination of these as determined by the policies of the Financial Aid Office.

Eligibility for Financial Aid

Eligibility requirements for receiving financial aid may change from year to year. Specific requirements are established by the U.S. Department of Education for federally funded aid programs. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority and the North Carolina Community College System determine eligibility for state funded programs. Any local and/or private scholarship sources determine the eligibility for awarding funds from their respective programs.

Students must be in a program leading to a degree, diploma, or eligible certificate (at least 16 semester hours and/or 38 contact hours in length) to be eligible for federal or state financial aid. Therefore, students enrolled as Special Credit/Undecided are not eligible to receive federal or state financial aid. In addition, any student in default of a student loan or owing a repayment of Pell Grant funds will not be awarded financial aid. Students must have a high school diploma, adult high school diploma or GED certificate in order to receive federal and/or state financial aid. Official transcripts must be on file with the admissions office in order to be eligible.

All students receiving financial aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress. At MTCC, students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 and complete 67% of all credit hours attempted. Students that receive financial aid and subsequently withdraw from classes before the end of the semester may be required to repay a portion of Pell Grant, SEOG funds and state funds.

Students falling below the minimum standard for academic progress and/or in ineligible status due to overpayment of Pell Grant funds or student loan default should contact the MTCC Financial Aid Office to determine how their eligibility may be regained. (See upcoming section regarding satisfactory academic progress for further explanation.)

Important Information for Pell Grant Recipients Regarding Lifetime Eligibility

In December 2011, President Obama signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-74). This law significantly impacts Federal Student Aid Programs.

One of the most significant changes is the Federal Pell Grant Duration of Eligibility. The law reduces the duration of a student’s eligibility to receive a Federal Pell Grant to 12 full-time semesters (or its equivalent). This provision applies to all Pell Grant eligible students effective the 2012/2013 academic year. The calculation of the duration of the student’s eligibility will include all years, no matter how far in the past, that the student has received Federal Pell Grant funding. Therefore, every semester that a student has received Pell Grant funding will count toward the semester limit. Students that have attended at less than full-time status in the past, or at present, will be assessed accordingly.

The MTCC Financial Aid Office will attempt to notify students of their remaining eligibility as they apply or reapply for financial aid.

Scheduled Pell Award

The Scheduled Pell Award is the maximum amount a student can receive during the award year if the student attends full-time for a full academic year.

Beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year, the Department will no longer publish a Federal Pell Grant Payment Disbursement Schedule. Instead, each student’s Scheduled Pell Award is:

An automatic Maximum Pell Grant Award (Max Pell);
The difference between the Annual Max Pell and the student’s Student Aid Index (SAI) or;
A Minimum Pell Grant Award (Min Pell).

Application for Financial Aid

Students applying for Financial Aid at MTCC should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is completed and submitted via an online process at www.studentaid.gov. There is not a technical deadline to apply for financial aid at MTCC, but students should apply at least 8 weeks prior to the beginning of their first semester at MTCC. The priority filing deadline for NC grants is August 15th. Funds are limited in some financial aid categories (i.e. Federal Work Study and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)). Therefore, early applicants are most likely to receive assistance if eligible and funds are available. Students may also be required to submit additional internal and external scholarship applications if interested in applying for aid other than or in addition to federal and state funds. Scholarship applications can be found on the MTCC Financial Aid Office webpage, as well as on the MTCC Foundation webpage.

Student financial aid information is kept confidential within the MTCC Financial Aid Office. Financial Aid awards can be adjusted according to changes in eligibility and enrollment.

Awarding of Financial Aid

Students must always be enrolled in at least six credit hours to be eligible for the North Carolina Scholarship.Because of the number of credit and/or contact hours, the following certificate are not eligible for financial aid:

C25800A Accounting Certificate
C35100A Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Certificate Level 1
C40130A Applied Engineering Technology Certificate Level 1
C60160A Automotive Systems Technology Certificate Level 1
C35130A Electrical Systems Technology Certificate Level 1
C55460C Emergency Management- Criminal Justice Certificate
C55460F Emergency Management- Fire Technology Certificate
C25590A Information Systems Certificate
C25590B Information Systems (Advanced) Certificate
C25590E Information Technology Software Development Certificate
C25590F Information Technology Advanced Software and Web Development Certificate
C25590G Information Technology Web Administration and Design Certificate
C25590H Information Technology Web Administration and Design Advanced Certificate
C40350A Mechatronics Engineering Technology Certificate Level 1
C55480A: Public Safety Administration: Emergency & Fire Management Certificate
C55480B: Public Safety Administration: Law Enforcement Certificate
C50420A Welding Technology Certificate Level 1

Nondiscrimination in Aid Awards

As with all programs of the College, financial aid awards are made equitably without regard to age, race, color, sex, handicap, disability, religion, political affiliation, or national/ethnic origin. For further information, see the College’s policies on discrimination in the General Information Section of this catalog.

Year-Round Pell Grants

Beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year, students may be eligible to receive 150% of their yearly scheduled Pell Grant award for the year. To be eligible for additional Pell Grant funds, the student must meet the following criteria:

Must be eligible to receive Pell Grant Funds based on a valid and completed financial aid application.
Must be enrolled in an eligible degree, diploma, or certificate and taking classes within that program.
Must be meeting satisfactory academic progress.

The additional Pell Grant funds received cannot exceed 50% of the student’s yearly scheduled Pell Grant Award. Additional funds will be determined on a student-by-student basis and specific to the award year.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

Federal regulations require that institutions of higher learning establish minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) that students must meet in order to receive federal/state financial aid. This progress is measured qualitatively and quantitatively. At McDowell Technical Community College, the records of students are evaluated at the end of each semester, including summer. In order to accurately measure a student’s progress, the total academic record must be considered. This includes classes transferred from other institutions, developmental/remedial and curriculum classes. All classes transferred in from other colleges must be in the student’s program of study at MTCC. These classes are counted as attempted and completed in the SAP calculation. Incomplete grades that are not finalized with a passing grade will be considered an ‘F’ Grade and calculated into the GPA accordingly. Students that withdraw from a class will receive a “W” and will not have their GPA negatively affected; however, the students' completion rate will be lowered. All grades are used in the calculation of overall GPA for SAP purposes, even if the class is retaken and a better grade is received. In this circumstance, both classes will be part of the calculation.

To be eligible for financial aid, students must meet the following minimum guidelines:

Qualitative: Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Quantitative: Complete a minimum of 67% of cumulative credit hours attempted. Successful completion is defined as receiving a grade of A, B, C, or D.
Time Frame: Must complete a program of study in a timeframe not to exceed 150% of the length of the program for full-time students.
Transfer credits used toward the student’s program of study will be considered for maximum time frame.

If a student fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress standards by either quantitative and/or qualitative measures, he/she will be placed on Warning for the following academic term. For the student to continue to receive aid while on Warning, the student must sign a Statement of Academic Warning and include a statement must include the reasons for being unsuccessful in prior semesters(s) and a personal plan as to how they will be effective in completing all classes with passing grades.

This statement is presented to the Financial Aid Director or the Financial Aid Officer for consideration. If the warning status is granted, the student will receive aid for the upcoming semester and must agree to complete all classes with a grade of ‘C’ or bet- ter. Failure to do so will result in suspension of Federal and/or State financial aid. If the student is unable to meet the minimum overall academic standards despite successful completion of all classes in the semester of warning, he/she may complete the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Request to continue financial aid eligibility. The student will be counseled of the probability of this situation prior to being awarded aid for future terms. Additionally, if a student does not meet the requirements set forth in the Statement of Financial Aid Warning, he/she must appeal via the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Request to apply for future financial aid eligibility. Appeal decisions are made by the MTCC Financial Aid/ Scholarship Committee and are final. Only one appeal per academic year will be considered.

Financial Aid Appeal

Students who have been unable to bring their completion rate and/or grade point average (GPA) up to the acceptable standards required (67% of attempted courses and 2.0 GPA) after the financial aid warning stage will be placed on financial aid suspension. Students placed on financial aid suspension have a right to appeal this decision. Mitigating circumstances for appeal include, but are not limited to:

Death of an immediate family member
Illness/injury and/or hospitalization of themselves or an immediate family member
Changes in academic program
Other extenuating circumstances that were not foreseeable to the student and affected their ability to meet academic progress standards.

To appeal the suspension of financial aid, the student must submit their MTCC Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal to the MTCC Financial Aid Office. Within this request, the student is asked to explain the circumstances surrounding their current SAP status, identify which appeal category best applies to their circumstances, give a personalized, detailed academic plan and documentation of the circumstances cited. Acceptable documentation could be doctor’s and/or hospital notes, police reports, court documents and statements from witnesses that are privy to the situation. The student is also required to meet personally with their academic advisor about their plan and provide documentation they have done so. The advisor and student will determine how many classes have been completed and how many remain in order for the student to complete their program of study.

Appeals are accepted at any time. Each appeal will be reviewed by the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee (made up of MTCC faculty and staff). Once an appeal is reviewed and a decision is rendered, the student is sent an email to their MTCC student email notifying them of the Committee’s decision and their next steps. Appeals are typically reviewed within 1 to 3 days of receipt by the Financial Aid Office, however during peak processing times, the review may take 3 to 5 days. Please note that incomplete appeals will not be considered.

If the appeal is approved, a contract between the MTCC Financial Aid Office and the student is created by the Director. This contract outlines the requirements of the appeal, which are updated on a student-by-student basis. However, each appeal will state the student must earn at least 67% of all hours attempted in the specific term and earn at least a 2.0 GPA in the specific term.

If the appeal is denied, the student will be advised of what they need to do in order to be eligible to appeal in a future term. Students in a “terminated” status are unable to appeal until they have successfully completed (with a grade of D or better) at least 6 hours, paid out of pocket at their expense.

Students attempting to regain financial aid eligibility remain ineligible for financial aid assistance until the appeal process is completed and a definite decision has been made. Students are informed of their responsibility to pay tuition, fees and book expenses until that time.

Title IV Repayment Policy

Per Federal Financial Aid Regulations, students receiving financial aid from Title IV funds (Federal Pell Grant & Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) will be required to repay a portion of their awarded financial aid if the student withdraws from all classes prior to the 60% point of the semester. If a student withdraws after the 60% point of the semester, 100% of all aid is considered earned. These requirements do not apply to any student who does not actually withdraw from all classes. For example, if a student enrolled in 12 credit hours withdraws from a three-credit hour course only, because the student has nine remaining hours, this is not a complete withdrawal.

Students eligible for federal financial aid begin earning Title IV funds on the first scheduled meeting day of class attendance. Students are awarded funds on the assumption that he/she is eligible for the full amount received. Students that stop attending classes should obtain a drop/withdrawal form from the Student Services department. Each instructor should be contacted so that the last day of attendance can be documented, and the appropriate grade given. If the student ceases to attend without informing his/her instructor and/or the Registrar’s office, the student will be withdrawn from classes by the instructor as the maximum absence number in the class is reached.

Once the student is withdrawn from all classes, the MTCC Financial Aid Office is responsible for calculating any amount of overpayment based on the last date of attendance if the student completely withdraws from all classes. If the student withdraws prior to the 60% point of the semester, a calculation of unearned financial aid will be completed, and the amount of funds owed by the school and student will be determined. If the student withdraws after the 60% point, the calculation will still be completed.

However, the student will not owe return funds. If the student withdraws prior to the 60% point of the semester, he or she could be responsible for repayment in part to the US Department of Education (DOE), in addition to McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC). The student is given written notification via the US Postal Service of the amount that is owed due to overpayment.

There are two amounts that can be owed when the Title IV recalculation is done. The first amount is the portion of tuition, fees and books that the student did not earn. The school must initially return this portion and then the student is billed for this amount. The second amount is the portion of the financial aid disbursement that the student owes back to the Department of Education (DOE).

The amount of repayment is due in full when notification is received. As long as there is any unpaid balance at MTCC or with DOE, the student will not be awarded financial aid funds. Additionally, any unpaid balance to MTCC will prevent the student from future registrations or receiving MTCC transcripts.

The College returns Title IV funds to the programs from which the student received aid during the payment period, in the following order, up to the net amount disbursed from each source:

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The College will return their portion of unearned Title IV funds within 45 days of the date the institution determined the student withdrew.

The student is responsible for repaying their portion of the original grant overpayment that is in excess of the total Title IV grant funds that he or she received. Student overpayments of $50 or less are not to be repaid. A written notification will be sent to the student by the Financial Aid Office.

A student is allowed 45 days from the date of notification to repay grant overpayments to the College. A student who does not repay their portion of the funds within 45 days becomes ineligible for Title IV funds.

If the payment is not made within 45 days, the College reports the student portion overpayment to NSLDS. At the same time, the College will refer to Borrower Services. The College mails the student a letter which informs him or her how to contact Borrower Services in order to set up a payment agreement or make arrangements to pay the debt in full.

The College requires the student to repay the College the school portion of for all unearned funds returned by the College to the US Department of Education. The student has 90 days to repay these funds to the College. If the unearned funds are not repaid within the 90 days, the student’s account will be turned over to the NC Department of Revenue for collection.

Verification Policy

Verification is the process of confirming the accuracy of student-reported data on the financial aid application. Only a portion of MTCC’s student population will apply for federal/state financial aid. A percentage determined by the Department of Education (DOE) will be selected and verified. All applications flagged by DOE are verified. MTCC will also request verification if there is conflicting information or a discrepancy and situation warrant investigation.

The following person(s) may be excluded from verification:

Death of the student
Student ineligible to receive Title IV aid due to a reason other than verification
Student eligible to receive only unsubsidized loans (MTCC does not participate in the Federal Student Loan Program)
Applicant verified by another school (letter from other school confirming verification process was completed is necessary)
Both parents are mentally incapacitated (dependent student)
Both parents and custodial parent are deceased (dependent student)
Parents residing in country other than US and can’t be contacted by normal means (dependent student)
Parents can’t be located because student does not have contact (dependent)
Spouse has died or is mentally incapacitated (independent student)
Spouse residing in country other than US and can’t be contacted by normal means (independent student)
Spouse can’t be located because student does not have contact (independent student)
Students have documents lost or destroyed due to natural disaster

Application/Verification Process:

When the student and/or parent applies for federal/state financial aid via studentaid.gov, a consent is displayed at the beginning of the FAFSA form. The student and any contributors to the FAFSA must provide consent and approval to have the IRS transfer your federal tax information into the FAFSA form. All contributors (including the student) must provide consent and approval even if they don’t have a Social Security Number, didn’t file a tax return, or filed a tax return outside the US. If the student or any other contributors do not provide consent and approval, the student will not be eligible for financial aid.

The following items can be directly imported from the IRS to the FAFSA:

Filing status
Adjusted gross income (AGI)
Taxes paid
Income earned from work
Exemptions
Information from appropriate schedules

In addition, the following items are also imported if filing 1040

Education credits
IRA deductions
Tax-exempt interest income
Untaxed IRA distribution
Untaxed pensions

There are three active verification tracking groups. Students selected for verification will be placed in one of these tracking groups by DOE.

V-1 Standard Verification Group

V4-Custom Verification Group

V-5 Aggregate Verification Group

(Tax filers)

(non-tax filers)

Adjusted gross income

US income tax paid

Untaxed portions of IRA distributions

Untaxed portions of untaxed pensions

IRA deductions and payments

Tax-exempt interest income

Education credits

Household size

Income from work

Household size

*This group verified identity/statement of educational purpose

*This group verifies identity/statement of educational purpose in addition to all the items in V1-Standard Verification Group

All verification groups will complete the appropriate form(s) and provide documentation (forms available in the MTCC Financial Aid Office) and via www.mcdowelltech.edu (under Financial Aid). Forms must be legible and signed by the applicant (independent) or applicant and parent (dependent). Typed signatures are not accepted.

The deadline for verification documentation for the 2024-2025 academic year is September 15, 2025 or 120 days after the last day of the student’s enrollment, whichever is earlier. If all information is not received by the deadline, the student forfeits their rights to any aid that might have been eligible for during that academic year.

A student may be eligible for a late disbursement if all verification documentation is received after that time. To be considered for a late disbursement, the Department of Education must have processed a FAFSA Submission Summary with an official SAI while the student was still enrolled.

Prior to applying for financial aid, students and parents (of dependent students) must create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at www.studentaid.gov. This ID is linked to the individual’s name, Social Security Number, and Date of Birth and acts as the individual’s signature on the FAFSA. Individuals who do not have a Social Security Number or an ITIN number must still create a FSA ID in order to be a contributor on a FAFSA for a child or spouse’s form.

Documentation of taxed/untaxed income and/or filing status that is seen as conflicting will be requested by the MTCC Financial Aid Office. All independent students or parents of dependent students that claim no tax return has been filed for the year being reviewed, will be asked to provide a written and signed statement certifying for the tax year and the individual is not required to file a tax return and, if applicable, all sources and amount of earnings, other income, and resources for the tax year. For individuals without a SSN, ITIN, or EIN, that they do not have this information.

In addition, any student that is flagged with a ‘C’ code indicating a database mismatch will be asked to resolve the issue prior to aid being processed. Examples of circumstances warranting a ‘C’ code include:

No citizenship verification
Social security number/name discrepancy
Defaulted student loan or one canceled for disability purposes
Unusual enrollment history

After all documents are presented to the MTCC Financial Aid Office, the student’s ISIR is compared to what is received. Any conflicting data or items will be updated by the Financial Aid office and processed back through DOE to make the necessary corrections.

Students are initially notified of their verification status via their go.mcdowelltech.edu email address. Students are asked to present all documents to the MTCC Financial Aid Office. After all documents are received and any necessary changes are made, the student is awarded if eligible. The student is notified of eligibility and award amount via their MTCC email and self-service portal.

Referrals to the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Education

If after the application for financial aid is reviewed, it appears that the applicant is purposefully engaged in fraud or other criminal misconduct in order to gain eligibility for Title IV, HEA program assistance or to change their amount of assistance, the MTCC financial aid office is required to and will make a referral to the Office of Inspector General as potential fraud.

Examples of this type of information could be but are not limited to:

False claims of independent student status
False claims of citizenship
Use of false identities
Forgery of signatures or certifications
False statements of income

Additionally, any credible information that indicates an employee, third-party servicer or agent of the institution that serves in a position that administers Title IV or HEA assistance, may be engaged in fraud will be reported to the OIG.
The institution refers to any fraudulent activity that is relevant to the eligibility and funding of MTCC and our students.

Types of Aid

Government Aid Programs

Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant Program provides the foundation on which the financial aid package is developed. Students begin the financial aid process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). From this application, a Student Aid Index (SAI) is calculated. This figure is used by the Financial Aid Office to determine the amount of the Pell Grant award. Federal Pell Grant awards can range from $750 to $7,395 per academic year depending on enrollment status.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
This grant is awarded to students with exceptional financial need. Limited funds are available with priority given to students receiving Pell Grant funds with a low Student Aid Index (SAI). Applications are reviewed by date of submission for priority consideration.

Federal Work-Study (FWS)
A limited number of part-time employment positions are available to eligible students on campus. The work-study program provides students with an additional means of contributing to their educational costs. When possible, students are placed in an area of work which matches their career interests and skills.

Vocational Rehabilitation
Students who have a substantial handicap to employment from a physical or emotional problem may be eligible for funds through the N.C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Application should be made through the V.R. Office in the county of residence.

State Aid Programs

The NEXTNC Scholarship
The NextNC Scholarship works with federal aid to provide a guaranteed amount of financial assistance with additional state funding provided to students with exceptional need. Students enrolling at a North Carolina Community College with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000 or less and a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $7,500 or less, as reported on the FAFSA, are guaranteed at least $3,000 from combined federal and state aid.

Consideration for funding is automatic once the FAFSA is filed. The FAFSA filing priority date is August 15 for North Carolina Community Colleges. Applicants completing the FAFSA after this date may be denied if insufficient funds are available.

North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant (NCLCG)
North Carolina residents that have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to determine eligibility for Pell Grant may also be eligible to receive the NCLCG Grant.
Eligible students for the Longleaf Commitment student aid grant are as follows:

Be a 2021, 2022, or 2023 NC high school graduate.
Be a North Carolina resident according to the NC Residency Determination Service.
Be a first-time college student (Career & College Promise (CCP) and Early/Middle College High School students are eligible).
Enroll in a curriculum program.
Enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester.
Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) from $-1500 to $15,000

Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)
This program is made possible through the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority and allows students to obtain the degree they want and repay the loan funds by staying in North Carolina in areas with a critical need for more employees, such as nursing, teaching, allied health fields or medicine. Recipients of this loan sign a promissory note agreeing to work in North Carolina after graduation in an approved position for each academic year of funding received. Students should visit www.cfnc.org/FELS for details on requirements and the application process.

Golden LEAF Scholars Program - Two-Year Colleges
This scholarship is funded through a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation, a non-profit organization hoping to help North Carolina’s economy. Selection factors include the effects of the declining economy on students and their families. The scholars program provides up to $750 per semester for curriculum students and $250 per semester for continuing education students. Students may apply by completing a Golden LEAF scholarship application. These are available in the MTCC Financial Aid Office.

Less than Half Time Grant
Funds for this grant are provided by the NC Department of Community Colleges. Students must be enrolled for less than six credit hours and fall within specific Student Aid Index (SAI) limits to be eligible for these funds in fall and/or spring semesters. No additional application is necessary; eligibility is determined from the FAFSA.

Targeted Assistance Grant
Funds for this grant are provided by the NC Department of Community Colleges. Students must be enrolled in one of the following programs to be considered for this grant: Machining Technology, Welding Technology, Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration (HVAC), Early Childhood Education, Building Construction Technology, and Mechatronics Engineering Technology. No additional application is necessary; eligibility is determined by the FAFSA.

Institutional Aid

The McDowell Technical Community College Foundation provides students with financial support to expand learning opportunities and remove barriers to enrollment. Scholarships are available to pay for tuition, fees, books, required course materials. The MTCC Foundation is committed to ensuring MTCC students have the financial support they need to reach their educational goals.

Scholarship applications can be found online on the MTCC Foundation webpage as well at the MTCC Financial Aid webpage. Priority deadline is May 31 for the 2024-2025 school year.

Veterans Benefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits
McDowell Technical Community College is approved by the North Carolina State Approving Agency for the enrollment of persons eligible for education assistance benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Entitled veterans, participants in the Montgomery G.I. Bill® contributory program, active-duty military personnel in voluntary education programs, active members of the National Guard who are drilling, and eligible spouses and offspring who may be certified to the U.S. DVA Regional Office as enrolled and in pursuit of an approved program of education. This institution has been approved for one semester only of provisional admission. Due to late registration, some students may fail to have all admissions documentation (transcripts or test scores) and may be admitted as provisional students for one semester pending receipt of the required documentation. However, students who fail to submit all transcripts during the second semester will not be re-certified.

Dual Programs
McDowell Technical Community College is approved for Veterans’ Affairs students to pursue dual programs simultaneously. Students desiring a second program must meet with the Veterans’ Certifying Official and their advisor to complete a Dual Program Approval Form and follow the guidelines listed in the college catalog. Students must meet certain criteria to be certified for Veterans’ Affairs benefits while seeking completion of dual programs. Dual programs must be related to a single career field.

DVA Standards of Progress, Attendance and Conduct
Public Law 93-508 requires that each educational institution approved for veterans to receive educational benefits (GI Bill®) must establish written policies that clearly state what is expected of the veteran in the areas of academic progress, class attendance and conduct. Many of these expectations are required of all students, veterans and non-veterans, and are covered in this Catalog and Student Handbook.

Further requirements include that any recipient of veteran’s benefits: (1) who withdraws from all subjects undertaken will have his or her educational benefits terminated from the last date of attendance; (2) who drops any of his or her courses may have benefits reduced; and (3) must maintain a level of satisfactory academic progress. Students are considered to be making unsatisfactory progress if they have not achieved a level of progress consistent with their time in the program. Veterans who are making unsatisfactory progress will be terminated by the Veterans Certifying Official. When performance meets the level of satisfactory progress, the recipient may be recertified. Recipients of DVA benefits need to consult the Veterans Certifying Official before enrolling in telecourses, Cooperative Education classes, Internet classes, or making course substitutions.

Veterans Pay Schedule
For accuracy, a veteran should contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Atlanta, GA, at 1-888- 442-4551 for an assessment of benefits which they may receive. Benefits will vary according to many criteria. A period of six to ten weeks should be allowed for receipt of the Veterans Administration subsistence check. For more information about programs available at this institution, contact the campus Veterans Certifying Official in the MTCC Financial Aid Office.