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Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Financial Aid can help make college more affordable. Explore scholarships, grants, loans, work-study opportunities, and other resources available to Blue Ridge Community College students.
Paying for College Starts Here
Whether you’re applying for Financial Aid for the very first time or exploring additional funding opportunities, Blue Ridge Community College is here to help. Our Financial Aid Office can guide you through the FAFSA process, scholarship opportunities, grants, loans, work-study programs, eligibility requirements, and other resources designed to support your educational goals. No matter where you are in your college journey, our team is committed to helping you understand your options, make informed decisions, and create a plan for paying for college with confidence.
Getting Started
Explore the resources below to learn more about financial aid options, eligibility requirements, and the steps you’ll need to take to apply for assistance.
Apply for Financial Aid
Complete the FAFSA and learn what you’ll need to do to earn financial aid at Blue Ridge Community College.
Types of Aid
Compare grants, loans, and work-study opportunities to find the options that fit your needs.
Scholarships
Search available scholarship opportunities and learn how to submit a competitive application.
Veterans Benefits
Access educational benefits and support services available to veterans and other military-affiliated students.
After You've Applied
Once you’ve submitted your financial aid application(s), these resources can help you understand your award information, maintain eligibility, and stay on track through your time at Blue Ridge Community College.
Understanding Your Award Letter
Learn how to read your financial aid award letter, understand the types of aid you’ve been offered, and determine your next steps.
How Grades Affect Eligibility
Understand how academic progress, course completion, and GPA requirements can impact your eligibility for financial aid.
Financial Aid Forms & Guidelines
Access financial aid forms, verification documents, policies, and important guidelines that may be required to complete or maintain your aid eligibility.
Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about financial aid, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, awards, and maintaining your aid throughout the academic year.
Do I have to be enrolled full-time to receive my financial aid?
No. Federal grants may be available for as little as one (1) credit hour. Federal loans and state grants require you to be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours (i.e., half-time).
What is the impact on my financial aid if I withdraw from a class?
Any changes in your academic status might result in a loss or change in aid awarded, and it is recommended that you speak with financial aid staff before withdrawing from coursework. There is no penalty for dropping a class before it starts. A drop report is run prior to every posting to look for the following – 1) no shows, and 2) ceased attendance in all courses. The first item may adjust financial aid that has already posted, thereby leaving the student with a balance due to the College. The second requires a federal Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculation (and state withdrawal calculation for state aid) to determine if the student ‘earned’ all of their aid or if the institution must return money.
Checks are also performed at the end of every semester for ‘unofficial withdrawals’ (i.e. 0.00 GPAs) for Last Date of Attendance. Students who have a 0.0 GPA and/or fail to earn a passing grade for the term in question, may be subject to a Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculation and could owe funds back to the College, federal, or state governments.
What responsibilities come with receiving financial aid?
Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), which requires a 2.00 cumulative GPA and a 66.5% cumulative pass rate (hours earned divided by hours attempted). Students who have been granted an appeal of their financial aid suspension, may be placed on an Academic Plan – the requirements of which must be met each semester thereafter until they reach good standing.
Students must also be able complete their program of study within 150% of the credit hours required for the program, and all hours attempted, with the exception of developmental classes, will be counted even if the student changes programs or graduates from one program and starts a new one.
Example: AA – 60 credit hour program; therefore a student has up to 90 credit hours to complete the program. If they have attempted 50 credit hours of courses, they must be able to complete the program in another 40 credit hours.
Financial aid eligibility ceases at the time it is determined they cannot complete the program within the time frame. They still have the right to appeal and possibly be placed on an Academic Plan.
Contact Us
Financial Aid Office
Henderson County Campus
180 West Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
finaid@blueridge.edu
(828) 694-1816
School Code: 009684