Dropping Classes

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

• Dropping before FADD (Financial Aid Determination Date) may affect both BYU-Idaho scholarships and Federal aid
• Dropping after FADD won't affect BYU-Idaho Scholarships but may still impact Federal aid

2. Type of Class is Important:

• Dropping Program Applicable (PA) classes impacts Federal aid
• Dropping any class impacts BYU-Idaho Scholarships

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

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

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.