Boise State's first Intersession is being offered during the 2009-2010 financial aid year between December 22 and January 15. If you are a financial aid recipient interested in picking up a few credits during the Intersession, there are financial aid details you should understand.
For financial aid purposes, the Intersession will be considered part of Spring Semester 2010 even though student fees for these credits are charged in addition to the regular spring fees.
An Intersession student's...
Spring financial aid "Cost of Attendance" or budget will be increased after the Intersession has begun. This adjustment may make you more eligible for more aid such as loans and work-study funds. You will be notified by email when your budget has been increased and you may request additional aid by replying to that email message. Intersession students will be automatically identified based on your class registration information.
Intersession credits will count towards the spring semester credit load for financial aid eligibility IF the class is passed. If you receive a grade of "F," "W," "I," "NR," "CW," or "IP" these credits will be excluded from spring semester aid eligibility.
Financial aid related to your intersession attendance will be disbursed no earlier than January 11th when the first spring semester disbursements begin.
Fees are due by December 17, 2009. If you have enough spring financial aid to cover BOTH the Intersession and spring semester fees you will not be charged a late fee.
Spring semester financial aid at another university or college may be negatively impacted if you receive Intersession financial aid from Boise State. A student may receive a Pell Grant from only one school during each semester and the Intersession is considered part of spring semester.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status after the fall semester will determine financial aid eligibility for the Intersession and spring semester. The SAP review occurs after fall grades become official. SAP statuses will be finalized no later than January 11th, which is after Intersession classes have begun. Review the SAP Policy to determine if you may encounter difficulties with any of the standards.
Existing SAP Holds should be carefully reviewed before registering for Intersession credits unless you are willing to pay for these credits without financial aid assistance. For example, if you have an existing HOLD warning you that your credit completion rate is less than 75%, you may become ineligible for spring financial aid if you are still below the 75% standard after the fall semester SAP review has occurred in January, but you may have already incurred the charges for the Intersession credits.
Non-degree seeking status, or dismissal from Boise State, after fall semester grades become official in January will make the student ineligible for financial aid for the Intersession credits, as well as spring semester.
Have additional financial aid questions? Call 426-1664, email FAQuest@boisestate.edu, or visit our office in the Administration Building, Room 113.