The student was enrolled full-time in courses that spanned the full 16 weeks. The student began attendance in all courses. The original charges for tuition, fees, and books for the term were $2,596. The funds disbursed (credited) to the student’s account were: $1,732 Federal Direct Subsidized Loan and $990 Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. The credit balance of $126 (($1732 + $990) - $2,596) was paid to the student after attendance verification. After the term was completed, it was determined that the student unofficially withdrew during the term. The student’s last date of attendance, as reported by his instructors, was day 42 of the term.
- There are 113 days in the payment period (term).
- 42 divided by 113 = .3716. However, because this is an unofficial withdrawal, Hawkeye Community College is allowed to utilize the mid-point of the payment period to determine the unearned aid percentage, or 50%.
- 100% - 50% = 50%
Apply the percentage completed (earned), 50.00% to:
- Title IV (federal) aid disbursed): $2,722 x 50% = $1,361 earned aid
- $2,722 - $1,361 = $1,361 unearned aid.
Apply the unearned percentage, 50%, to:
- Total charges for the term: $2,596 x 50% = $1,298 unearned charges.
Hawkeye Community College is responsible for returning the lesser of unearned charges ($1,298) or unearned aid ($1,361); $1,298 would be returned to the lender because it is less than the $1,361 of unearned aid.