Register Now for Spring Semester
The Spring 2007 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Jan. 8, and college officials advise you to apply early so you can register in time to get the classes you need. Many popular courses, including some in newer programs such as Bioprocess Technology and Culinary Technology, may fill up quickly. The spring course schedule is now available on VGCC’s website (www.vgcc.edu) by clicking on “Schedules.”Returning curriculum students may register at VGCC’s four campuses – in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties – on Tuesday, Nov. 28, and on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. New and returning students may register on Nov. 30, Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., as well as on Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. After the Christmas break, new and returning students may register from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, and Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007.Registration for high school students interested in dual enrollment, also known as “A Step Ahead,” will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.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 Sciences programs will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, in the Civic Center on VGCC’s main campus in Vance County. Late orientation for those programs will be held at the Civic Center on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 9 a.m.New students in the College Transfer and Education programs can attend orientation at 12:00 noon on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Room 6102 on the main campus. Late orientation for College Transfer students will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, in Room 6102, and for Education students at 4 p.m. the same day at the same location.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 satellite campus where they are enrolled) on the same days as registration and pick up their official schedules. The Main Campus Business Office hours of operation during registration are 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 28, Nov. 29, Dec. 4, Dec. 5, Jan. 3 and Jan. 4; from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 30; and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 1.
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Persons who need financial aid in order to attend Spring Semester classes should visit the Financial Aid Office in Building 8, Room 8215, on the main campus, or inquire at any of the other three campuses, as soon as possible. There they can get information on various types of available assistance.Frank A. Clark, director of financial aid for VGCC, encourages students who need 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. FAFSA forms are available at all four of VGCC’s campuses, and college personnel are ready to assist students with the application procedure.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 2005 federal tax return, or their parents’ return, when they apply for funding assistance.
HELP FOR VETERANS
Military Veterans who wish to use their Veterans’ 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.
