Veterans Benefits
Some armed service veterans and their dependents are eligible to receive Veterans Administration educational benefits. The Application for VA Education Benefits or Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance may be obtained from the Registrar's Office. The completed application and Enrollment Certification will be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs' Regional Processing Office, Decatur, Ga. Subsequent certifications will be processed by the Registrar's Office on notification from the student of his/her intention to re-enroll. Any questions or comments regarding VA benefits should be directed to the Registrar at Flagler College.
Students who receive VA benefits and who are placed on academic probation will be required to achieve a 2.0 cumulative GPA during the subsequent grading period. Failure to do so will result in the termination of VA monetary educational benefits. This action will not result in dismissal, if the student has met the requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress, as stated below.
A student intending to use VA benefits should contact the Registrar's Office and be aware of the following policies:
• It is the student's responsibility to notify the Registrar's Office immediately when the student increases or decreases semester credit hours taken, when the student withdraws from a course, or when the student takes a leave of absence. It is also the student's responsibility to inform the Office of the Registrar every semester as to the number of semester credit hours for which he or she enrolls.
• The student is responsible for paying the tuition fee. Students receive a monthly entitlement based on the number of credit hours they are pursuing each semester. This entitlement may not necessarily cover the cost of tuition and fees. It usually takes six to eight weeks from the time a student's papers are processed by the Office of the Registrar until a check is received.
• Appropriate credit for previous education will be awarded. A maximum of four (4) semester hours of credit may be awarded for military service [two (2) SH Basic Training, two (2) SH First Aid].
• A student using VA benefits must make satisfactory academic progress. In general, unsatisfactory progress for veterans benefits is considered attainment of less than a 2.0 grade point average for two consecutive semesters. A student who withdraws from college may have his/her benefits terminated as of the beginning of the semester of withdrawal. If a student is dismissed for academic reasons, benefits will be terminated as of the date of dismissal. A student who has had benefits terminated in this manner must be counseled by the Office of the Registrar before the benefits will be restored. A student who fails to complete all courses attempted in a semester will have his/her benefits adjusted accordingly.
Study Abroad Programs
Students enrolled in study abroad programs that are approved by the College for academic credit may be eligible for Title IV federal financial aid programs and some state financial aid programs. According to federal regulations, a student's enrollment in an approved study abroad program may be considered enrollment at the student's home institution for the purpose of applying for assistance under the Title IV programs. Anyone who needs additional information should contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Withdrawals and Refunds
A student who does not enroll or who withdraws from school during a semester or during summer school may be entitled to a total or partial refund of charges paid to the College. When a refund is made, it is likely that the student's financial aid will be affected. Details are on refund policies and procedures.
Alternative Student Loans
The College does not offer a plan for installment payments of tuition and fees. The College, however, is aware of several private commercial companies that provide loans specifically for educational purposes. Information regarding these private student loan programs can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office
or by following this
Private (Alternative) Student Loan Providers List
Please note; The loan terms, fees and interest rates of Private Alternative Student Loans vary from lender to lender. Flagler College recommends a comparison of several of these loans and lenders to find the one which best suits your needs. You are also free to choose a lender not on this list. Flagler College will process private student loan forms from any lender you select.
Florida Prepaid College Program
A student who has entitlements under the Florida Prepaid College program may have his/her entitlements transferred to Flagler College. The student should contact both the Florida Prepaid Program (800-552-4723) and the Flagler College Business Office (904-819-6230) to make arrangements for this transfer.
Scholarship Search Organizations
A number of websites on the Internet, at no cost, provide listings of scholarships. Here are some of those sites (and, please, if you find any site below to be obnoxious, such as having multiple pop-ups, please send an email to webmaster@flagler.edu identifying that site, and it will be removed from this list):
collegeboard.com/pay
collegenet.com
college-scholarships.com
fastaid.com
fastweb.com
finaid.org
mapping-your-future.org
petersons.com
ScholarshipExperts.com
Scholarshiphelp.org
scholarship-page.com
schoolsintheusa.com/scholarships
srnexpress.com
SuperCollege.com
usnews.com/usnews/edu
wiredscholar.com (Sallie Mae)
Scholarship and Grant Publications
Most commercial Internet websites that provide information about and sell books and publications also offer various financial aid publications. To find financial aid publications on those web sites, search under the heading of "financial aid."