It is imperative that financial aid recipients understand not only financial aid regulations, but all areas of college policy and regulations regarding students. The primary purpose of financial aid is to provide assistance to students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend Halifax Community College. The family of a student is expected to make a reasonable effort to assist the student with college expenses. Financial assistance from the college or other sources should be viewed only as supplementary to the effort of the family. In selecting recipients, the college places emphasis on financial need, academic achievement, and future promise.
Financial assistance granted is to be used for legitimate educational purposes.
Recipients of financial assistance from the college should notify the Financial Aid Office immediately of additional scholarships, loans, or employment obtained from sources other than the college. Students are to notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes in their financial situation. Financial aid recipients must renew applications each year if they wish to be considered for the coming academic year. Students who withdraw, drop below half time, or are terminated during the semester must notify the Financial Aid Office and may be expected to repay a prorated amount of their financial aid award. The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to review and cancel the financial aid award at any time because of changes in financial or academic status.