Dropping Classes

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS consult with the Financial Aid Office before dropping classes. The impact on your aid depends on various circumstances.

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.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) might impact future federal aid eligibility.

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 (SAP).

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

For any 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.