TTC withdrawal process. Study the Pros and Cons of withdrawal from courses.

1. WITHDRAWAL SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? THE WITHDRAWAL PROCESS PROS AND CONS

3. Do not affect student GPA

5. ASK YOURSELF Why do I want to withdraw? What will happen if I don’t withdraw?

8. Missing too many classes

9. Unrealistic schedule

11. More time to spend on other things

12. Grade of W won’t affect GPA

14. your financial aid

15. your self-esteem

16. more??Review your situation and decide if withdrawal is the right choice for you.

17. CONS Your academic timetable You may not complete your program when expected.

20. Withdrawing means that you will have to pay to take the course again if it is required for graduation.

22. Have confidence that you will make the right decision for you If you're not sure what to do, talk with someone. Taking positive action about your situation is a critical step to take.

23. Things to think about…

24. 1. Failure to attend class or telling your instructor is NOT an official notice of withdrawal

25. 2. Failure to attend class without an official withdrawal can hurt your academic record.

26. 3. A grade of “W” will not effect your GPA but it stays on your academic record forever. Even if you do not receive financial aid do not get in the habit of withdrawing.

27. 4. Withdrawal can effect current or future financial aid. WHEN you withdraw matters!

28. Before you withdraw… Don’t play games. Make an informed decision!

29. What is the 60% completion period? The US Department of Education requires students to attend classes for at least 60% of the semester in order to qualify for their full amount of aid. If you withdraw from all classes prior to the 60% completion period you will have to pay back the "unearned" funds to the federal government. You will also have to repay "unearned" funds to TTC. You will be ineligible to receive any future financial aid at any college or university until you repay the debt. TTC publishes the date for the 60% course completion period for each semester the TTC website at: http://www.tridenttech.edu/financialaid_fa_keeping_aid.htm

31. your academic advisor

32. your counselorIf you receive Financial Aid, discuss this issue with a Financial Aid officer

33. DEADLINES TO WITHDRAW The college publishes the deadline to withdraw in OnCourse and on our website. Check Semesters-At-A-Glance for Last Date to Withdraw: http://www.tridenttech.edu/5196.htm The date is a normally a couple of weeks after mid-term. You have time to evaluate your grades in the course and your personal situation. Make an informed decision.

34. If you DECIDE To withdraw…

35. to withdraw From Class… Go to the Registrar’s office on Main campus or the Admission/Registrar’s office on other TTC campuses and fill out a withdrawal form. Log into your TTC Express Account and drop the course. (be sure you are (1) dropping the correct course and then (2) check your schedule to verify that you are no longer in the course) OR…