Taking 11 credits???

[PM504]

I'm taking 15 credits right now but I'm doing bad in may Calc class which is 4 credit hours. If I drop down to 11 credits will the affect my financial aid for next year? Also will I have to pay them back something. I would rather drop then fail the class.

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[Doctor Strange]

12 credits is the norm for being considered "full time." Dropping to below full time will have an effect on current loan deferment as well as some other consequences. I would talk to someone at your school for more specific information.

 

[jw23]

If this would indeed drop you below full time you could see if your school offers any mid-semester electives. I know some schools offer 1 hour PE classes that only last half a term (e.g. midterm-end of term).

 

[ScholarStud]

If this would indeed drop you below full time you could see if your school offers any mid-semester electives. I know some schools offer 1 hour PE classes that only last half a term (e.g. midterm-end of term).

Yeah, most schools have ways to help you get around the full-time requirement. You will probably be able to find a 1 credit hour course that just lasts one weekend--all day Saturday and Sunday.

 

[Jah UT13]

I dropped to 9 hours for fall my freshman year. Our school had a three strike policy so didnt affect me much.