Table of Contents Catalog Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................ 10 General Information ...................................................................................................................... 12 Mission Statement ..................................................................................................................... 12 Vision Statement ....................................................................................................................... 12 Policy of Nondiscrimination...................................................................................................... 13 Academic Calendars .................................................................................................................. 14 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................. 17 History of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ....................................................... 18 Workforce Development ........................................................................................................... 19 Campus Locations ..................................................................................................................... 19 Admissions .................................................................................................................................... 20 Admission Requirements........................................................................................................... 20 Admission to Limited Enrollment Programs ............................................................................. 20 Types of Enrollment .................................................................................................................. 20 First-time Freshmen............................................................................................................... 20 Readmits ................................................................................................................................ 21 Transfers ................................................................................................................................ 21 Transfer/Readmits ................................................................................................................. 22 Absence from College/Readmission ......................................................................................... 22 Orientation/Registration ............................................................................................................ 23 Non-Degree Seeking Students ................................................................................................... 23 High School Students ................................................................................................................ 23 Fee Waiver ................................................................................................................................ 24 Admission of Students with Disabilities ....................................................................................... 24 Classification for Residency for Admissions and Fee Purposes ................................................... 24 General ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Residence Determined by Domicile .......................................................................................... 25 Dependency Status .................................................................................................................... 25 Change of Residence ................................................................................................................. 26 Metro Fee .................................................................................................................................. 26 Aliens......................................................................................................................................... 26 1 Former Domicile ....................................................................................................................... 27 Appeal Process .......................................................................................................................... 27 Expenses ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Payment ..................................................................................................................................... 27 Enrollment Fees Per Semester—Fall 2019 ................................................................................ 28 An Explanation as to Use of Enrollment Fees—Fall 2019 ....................................................... 29 Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................ 29 Special Fees ............................................................................................................................... 30 Audit Fees Per Semester ............................................................................................................ 31 Reduced Tuition and Fee Program ............................................................................................ 31 WV Residents who are at Least 65 Years of Age ................................................................. 31 Currently Enrolled High School Students ............................................................................. 31 Scholarships and Financial Aid ..................................................................................................... 31 Application Process ................................................................................................................... 32 Federal and State Grant Programs ............................................................................................. 32 Federal Pell Grant .................................................................................................................. 32 Federal SEOG ........................................................................................................................ 32 West Virginia Invests ............................................................................................................ 33 West Virginia Grant Program ................................................................................................ 33 PROMISE Scholarship .......................................................................................................... 33 Higher Education Assistance for Part-time Student Grant (HEAPS) .................................... 33 Federal Work Study ............................................................................................................... 33 Student and Parent Loans ...................................................................................................... 34 Federal Direct Loans ............................................................................................................. 34 Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) ...................................................... 35 Alternative Loans .................................................................................................................. 36 Loan Repayment Information ................................................................................................ 36 Other Types of Assistance ......................................................................................................... 36 Veteran's ................................................................................................................................ 36 Vocational Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................... 36 Disbursements/Refunds ................................................................................................................. 36 Disbursement of Funds .............................................................................................................. 36 Refund of Excess Financial Aid ................................................................................................ 37 2 Refunds/Returns Due to Withdrawal ......................................................................................... 37 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ......................................................................................... 38 Standards Measured by Grade Point Average ........................................................................... 38 Standards Measured by Hours Attempted ................................................................................. 38 Standards Measured by Maximum Hours ................................................................................. 39 Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Scholarships ....................................................... 39 Registration Information ............................................................................................................... 40 Class Schedule ..........................................................................................................................