Bemidji State University
Instructions
for Complete Withdrawal from School
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If you would like to speak to a counselor or faculty about anything
concerning academic or personal circumstances related to your withdrawal: |
You
are encouraged to stop by the Office of Student Affairs in Sanford 101 or
call 755-2075 to set up a confidential meeting. |
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If you live in the residence halls and/or have a meal plan: |
Contact
the Residential Life Office in Walnut Hall, 755-3750, to terminate your
Residential Life Contract and receive directions for proper checkout
procedures. |
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If you received any type of financial aid: |
Contact
the Financial Aid Office in Deputy 114, 755-2034, to address the
following: 1) repayment of
aid received if you are withdrawing prior to 60% of the term being
completed; 2) discuss your eligibility for future financial aid when you
return to school; 3) and to receive exit student loan information. |
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If you have received a Perkins Loan: |
Contact
the Loan Repayment Office in Deputy 203, 755-2039, to have an exit
interview and update your Perkins Loan information. Knowing your rights
and responsibilities of this loan may help you for future funding and
enrollment. |
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All students withdrawing must: |
Contact
Laureen in the Cashiers Office in Deputy 202, 755-2046, to determine if
you are to receive a refund or if a financial aid repayment is necessary. |
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Finally, you must withdraw from all your classes by using either the
telephone registration system or the WEB prior to the last day to withdraw
as published in the semester class schedule by: |
1)
Touch-tone Registration: 755-4214 or long distance, 1-800-657-3897 OR 2)
Web Registration: Go to the BSU homepage (www.bemidjistate.edu)
under Registration and Advising, then Online Registration. |
Questions? Need assistance? Check out the last few pages of the class
schedule for further information or stop by the Records Office, Deputy 101, or
the Office of Student Affairs, Sanford 101.
RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS POLICY
Repayment requirements for students who cease attending all of their classes: Financial aid recipients who withdraw or cease attending all of their classes prior to 60% of the term being completed (including courses with a grade of “F” for non-attendance) are subject to the federal return of Title IV fund rules for any federal aid not earned and the refund calculation for the Minnesota State Grant and SELF loan. The percentage of unearned aid is equal to the number of calendar days remaining in the term divided by the total number of calendar days in the term. In the event that a last date of attendance cannot be determined, the mid-date (50%) of the semester will be used. The Business Office will determine the repayment based upon federal and state procedures, the last date of attendance, type of aid awarded and the tuition, fees and residence hall charges. The repayment amount is considered unearned aid a student was not eligible to receive because of not completing the term, necessitating the repayment of funds. The university may have an obligation to return funds to an aid program that was previously applied to the student’s account. The student may have an obligation to repay funds that were paid directly to him/her. If the university returns funds that were applied to the student’s account, a balance due will result. The student will owe that balance to the university. Failure to repay will prevent future registration at the university and initiate delinquent collection procedures, which will adversely affect the student’s credit rating. Actual Sample Withdrawal Case: (1) Student received $1970 Federal Direct Loan and $2025 Federal Pell Grant. (2) Student completed only 27% of the semester. (3) Student was required to repay $2535 of the $3995 total aid received.