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Financial Aid

Course Changes and Special Situations

Dropping Credit Hours/Withdrawing From Classes
Guided Independent Study
National Student Exchange Checklist
Study Abroad Checklist
Camp Adventure

Dropping Credit Hours/Withdrawing from Classes

A student who is withdrawing from classes at UNI should contact the Registrar's office at (319) 273-2241 to initiate the withdrawal process. See the withdrawal procedure website for additional information.

Students who withdraw are required to return unearned federal aid in equal proportions to the time not in attendance until after the 60% point in time of the term. For example, if a student completes 30% of the semester, then 30% of the federal aid receieved may be retained and the other 70% of the federal aid received must be returned. However, loans must be paid back according to the loan repayment requirements.

Funds will be returned to the financial aid programs in the following order: federal loan programs, federal grant programs, state programs, UNI programs, outside agencies, student.

Students are notified of adjustments to their financial aid award via their university bill.

Guided Independent Study Courses

Financial aid is not available to students who are enrolled in guided independent study (GIS) courses. However, should the student be enrolled at least half-time in regular coursework the student would then be eligible for federal financial aid and that aid would go towards their total bill, which might include charges for guided independent study courses. The Continuing Education Office at UNI would be able to assist students in finding alternatives to GIS if needed.

If there are questions please contact the UNI Financial Aid Office at 273-2700.

National Student Exchange Checklist

Ever consider studying for a semester at another university in the United States while still paying UNI tuition? This opportunity is available to you through the National Student Exchange program. Check out the links below to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

National Student Exchange Program
Financial Aid Tips
Office Of Business Operations Tips
Registrar's Office Tips

Study Abroad Program

Ever dream about studying overseas, but didn't think you could afford it. Financial Aid is available to help pay the costs associated with studying abroad.

In cooperation with your sponsoring department, this checklist will assist you with plans to study overseas.
Direct trip-specific questions to your department or the coordinator of your program. Be sure that your study abroad program meets the approval of the UNI Study Abroad Center (Baker 59).

Study Abroad Program
Financial Aid Tips
Office of Business Operations
Registrar's Office Tips

Camp Adventure

Students participating in Camp Adventure are not eligible for financial aid. Please check with the Camp Adventure Office if you have questions regarding funding.