Register This Week for VGCC Fall Semester
The Fall 2009 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Tuesday, Aug. 18. The fall course schedule is now available on VGCC’s web site (www.vgcc.edu) under “Schedules.” Printed schedules are also available at all VGCC campuses and in boxes at the following community locations: the Henderson Post Office, Henderson Square Shopping Center, Henderson Mall, Warren Corners Shopping Center in Norlina, the Youngsville Post Office, Moss Foods in Louisburg, the Oxford Post Office, the Creedmoor Post Office and the Butner Post Office.
Orientation sessions for new students in curriculum programs will be held on Thursday, July 30 and Tuesday, Aug. 11 in the Civic Center on VGCC’s main campus in Vance County. Orientation sessions will also be offered on the college’s other campuses (located in Warren , Granville and Franklin counties).
Students may register at VGCC’s four campuses Tuesday, July 21 through Thursday, July 23, and Monday, August 10 through Thursday, August 13. Hours for registration are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration for high school students interested in dual enrollment , also known as “A Step Ahead,” will be held on Aug. 13 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Students may pay, verify payment or charge tuition and fees at the VGCC Business Office on Main Campus (or at the 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 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Fridays. The payment deadline for early registration is Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. For students registering between Aug. 10 and Aug. 13, the payment deadline is Aug. 13 at 6 p.m.
Anyone with questions about registration at Vance-Granville should contact the college’s main campus at (252) 492-2061 or visit any of the other campuses for more information.
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Frank A. Clark, VGCC Director of Financial Aid , encourages students who need financial assistance to visit his office immediately and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For faster results, Clark advises students to apply online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov .
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants ranging from $976 to $5,350. Students may also qualify for other college or state funds, including NC Community College Grants and the NC Education Lottery Scholarships, which are need-based grants that can help many students who previously were not eligible for Pell grants. In order for a student to charge tuition, fees, and books to financial aid awards, the application must be processed entirely prior to the registration period. Students should bring a signed copy of their 2008 federal tax return, and/or their parents’ return, when they apply for funding assistance at any of the four campuses.
Students with preschool-age children may receive financial assistance to help pay for child care, and applications for this help are also available at the Financial Aid Office.
For more details regarding financial assistance, visit the Financial Aid Office in Room 8215 on Main Campus or call (252) 738-3280.
HELP FOR VETERANS
Military veterans who wish to use their Veterans’ Education benefits may contact the Financial Aid Office at (252) 738-3421. Veterans should check with Financial Aid to see if the programs in which they are interested are covered.
KEY DATES
July 21-23: Advising/Registration — ALL STUDENTS
Aug. 4: Last Day of Summer Semester
Aug. 6: Tuition Payment Deadline for students registered through July 23 (5 p.m.)
Aug. 10-13: Advising/Registration — ALL STUDENTS
Aug. 13: Tuition Payment Deadline for students registered through Aug. 13 (6 p.m.)
Aug. 17: Last Day for Full Tuition Refund
Aug. 18: Fall Semester Curriculum Classes Begin
Aug. 20: Last Day to Add a Class
Aug. 27: Last Day for Partial Tuition Refund; and Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade
