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Dropping Classes

Dropping Classes: Impact on Your Financial Aid

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS consult with the Financial Aid Office before dropping classes. The impact on your aid can be complex and depends on various factors.

Key Points to Remember


1. Timing Matters:

2. Type of Class is Important:

3. Financial Implications: 

  • You may need to repay some already disbursed aid
  • Future aid eligibility might be affected
  • You might have to pay back financial aid and tuition
    • If you drop classes after the add/drop date and before FADD
  • Might impact future federal aid eligibility (SAP)

Impact on Federal Aid


  • Only Program Applicable (PA) credits count for Federal Aid eligibility
  • Your Pell Grant amount may decrease if you drop all classes or stop attending without dropping, even after the FADD
  • Dropping below half-time enrollment may also affect student loan offers
  • Dropping classes after FADD gives you “W” grades, which can affect your future aid (Satisfactory Academic Progress)

Pell Grant Award Percentages by Credit Hours

Credit Hours Pell Grant Enrollment Intensity
12+ 100% of your Pell Award
11 92% of your Pell Award
10 83% of your Pell Award
9 75% of your Pell Award
8 67% of your Pell Award
7 58% of your Pell Award
6 50% of your Pell Award
5 42% of your Pell Award
4 33% of your Pell Award
3 25% of your Pell Award
2 17% of your Pell Award
1 8% of your Pell Award

Impact on BYU-Idaho Scholarships


  • BYU-Idaho Scholarships are finalized at 11:59 pm on the FADD
  • Dropping credits before FADD may reduce BYU-Idaho Scholarships
  • Dropping credits after FADD will not affect BYU-Idaho scholarships for that semester
  • Waitlisted courses don't count towards your enrollment for aid purposes
  • BYU-Idaho scholarships are awarded based on enrollment levels so dropping even one credit could greatly reduce your scholarship

BYU-Idaho Scholarship Awards by Enrollment Status

Enrolled Credits Full Tuition Three-Quarter Tuition Half Tuition Quarter Tuition
12+ $2,400 $1,800 $1,200 $600
9–11 $1,800 $1,350 $900 $450
6–8 $1,200 $900 $600 $300
Less Than 6 No Award No Award No Award No Award

Questions about dropping classes? Chat with Financial Aid by emailing financialaid@byui.edu or ask for a financial aid specialist using the chat bubble in the corner.