‘Apply Early’ Is Advice For Fall Semester
Vance-Granville Community College officials advise you to apply early so you can register in time to get the classes you need for Fall Semester 2006, which will begin Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Enrollment continues to increase at VGCC, and prospective students should not delay if they want to get the classes they need and want.
Returning curriculum students may register at VGCC’s four campuses – in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties – on Monday, July 17-Wednesday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. New and returning students may register on Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21, on Monday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 25, on Thursday, Aug. 10-Friday, Aug. 11, and Monday, Aug. 14. Registration hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays.
Orientation has been scheduled for all new curriculum students, who must attend these sessions at times and dates dependent upon the program which students are beginning.
Orientation for new students in Applied Technologies and Public Service, Business Technologies, and Pre-Health programs will be held at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, and at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, in the Civic Center on VGCC’s main campus in Vance County. Late orientation for these programs will be held at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, also in the Civic Center.
New students in College Transfer and Education programs can attend orientation at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 13. Orientation for College Transfer students will also be held at noon on Monday, July 24. Late orientation for College Transfer students will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, and at 4 p.m. the same day for Education students. All College Transfer and Education orientation sessions will be in Room 6102 on the main campus
Once students have registered, they may pay, verify payment or charge tuition and fees at the VGCC Business Office on Main Campus or at the other campuses where they are enrolled.
The Business Office hours of operation during registration are 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Fridays.
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Persons who need financial aid in order to attend Fall Semester classes should visit the Financial Aid Office in Building 8, Room 8215, on Main Campus or at the other campuses in Granville, Franklin and Warren counties as soon as possible. There they can get information on various types of available assistance.
Frank A. Clark, financial aid coordinator, encourages students who need financial assistance to visit his office immediately and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). “It is taking longer than it did in past years to process these forms so we advise, ‘the earlier the better’,” Clark said.
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants ranging from $400 to $4,050. If additional help is needed, there are state or college funds for students who qualify. In order for a student to charge tuition and fees to a Pell Grant, the application must be processed entirely prior to the registration period.
Students should remember to take a copy of their 2004 federal tax return, or their parents’ return, when they apply for funding assistance at any of the four campuses.
CHILD CARE/OTHER ASSISTANCE
Students with preschool-age children may receive childcare financial assistance, and applications for this help are available at the Financial Aid Office.
Assistance is awarded based on the greatest need of applicants as determined by the FAFSA, which must be completed before one can be considered for childcare funding.
For more details regarding assistance for single parents or childcare assistance, visit the Financial Aid Office in Room 8215 or call (252) 738-3280.
HELP FOR VETERANS
Military veterans who wish to use their Veterans Administration benefits may contact the Financial Aid Office at (252) 738-3224. College costs cannot be charged to the VA, but veterans will receive monthly VA checks if they are approved for study.
Moreover, the VA does not approve some courses for payment. Therefore, veterans should check with Financial Aid to see if the programs in which they are interested are covered.
