APPLY FOR AID
Completing the FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2011-12 or 2012-13 to apply for all need-based financial aid. This includes federal and state grants, loans, and work study.
Finish Financial Aid Day is July 2, 2012. Applications and all required documents are due on July 2 for processing for fall tuition payment due date. You will need to set up payment arrangements or pay cash if forms are brought in after Finish Financial Aid Day.
Spring Finish Financial Aid Day is December 3, 2112 for the Spring 2013 term.
Types of Aid
Grants
Scholarships
Work Study Employment
Loans
Veterans
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Notification from the Financial Aid Office
myBlackHawk
myBlackHawk is a secure site that allows you to check email, register for courses, get College and personal
announcements, and take care of many aspects of College business. myBlackHawk is the way important
College information is provided to you.
The Financial Aid Office will communicate with students through their BHC email only.
All students are assigned an email account at student.bhc.edu which becomes the official vehicle for
communication from the College. The email account is accessed through myBlackHawk. Be sure to check
your student.bhc.edu mailbox frequently for important information about your classes and the college.
Verification
Your Student Aid Report displays if your FAFSA was selected for verification. You will be notified if documents are needed to complete your file.
2011-12 documents may include:
- 1112 Dependent Verification
- 1112 Independent Verification
- 2010 U.S. Tax Return Request
- Student Special Condition 2011-12
- Parent Special Condition 2011-12
HOW IS AID PAID?
Crediting your account
Financial aid is applied to your account to pay tuition and fee charges.
You may view your personal information online by accessing your myBlackHawk account.
Buying books
You can buy your books and supplies in the BHC Bookstore if there is remaining aid after tuition and fees have been applied to your account. Check the Bookstore for purchasing dates. You will need a class schedule and photo ID to charge books.
Disbursing your aid
Financial aid is disbursed to your account after the add/drop period.
Refund Information
Any remaining balance of financial aid after tuition, fees, and book charges have been deducted will be refunded. Refunds are dispersed on the BHCMoney Card, into your bank account, or by check.
OTHER IMPORTANT TOPICS
Drops and Return of Federal Financial Aid Policy
Financial aid is based on attendance for the entire semester. The law specifies how a school must determine the amount of federal aid that you earn if you withdraw from school. When you drop ALL of your classes during the semester, the amount of aid that you have earned up to that point is determined by a pro-rated formula. For example, if you completed 30% of the semester, your arn 30% of the aid. You will be billed for the portion of aid based on the last date of academic activity.
If you never attend a course, your aid will be reduced based on the corrected enrollment hours. You will be billed for the overpayment of aid as well as the tuition charges for the course(s). If you register for classes and do not plan on attending, you are responsible for completing and add/drop form.
Planning for Success
To Continue Receiving Aid
Staying in good academic standing, and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress are important in keeping your financial aid.
BHC Financial Aid Academic Progress Policy
Academic Advising
Faculty, counselors, and educational advisors all serve as academic advisors to students. As an advisor,
these individuals assist students in developing an educational program that is enriching and purposeful.
The advisor is concerned with the student’s academic progress, career and professional aspirations, and the
development of the student’s educational program and goals.
