NEWS
August 2013
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08/28/2013
What is the cost?
Classes cost $30 per class. Books and calculators are included. You must pay fees in person before the first class meeting. Exact cash, check or money orders are accepted. The Departments of Social Services, the Department of Rehabilitative Services, some private employers, and the Virginia Employment Commission may be able to pay fees if you …
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08/28/2013
What classes are offered?
The following classes are offered: Adult Basic Education GED Preparation English Language Learning Family Literacy
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08/28/2013
Who does Adult Education serve?
The Adult Education program serves adults, age 18 and older, who wish to improve their basic academic skills such as reading, writing, and math, to prepare for the GED test, for entrance to Eastern Shore Community College or other institutions or higher education training, and/or to improve their English.
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08/20/2013
Can anyone at ESCC help me with this?
For assistance with the FAFSA or questions related to financial aid, please contact Student Services at 757-789-1720.
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08/20/2013
How do students receive their financial aid money?
Aid recipients are allowed to charge tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies to their financial aid accounts. If the amount of assistance is greater than the charges, a check will be mailed for the balance of their funds approximately 40 days after the “last day to withdraw with a refund” date
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08/20/2013
Are there any deadlines for applying for financial aid?
Students should fill out the FAFSA on the Web by the following priority deadlines: Fall – June 1 Spring – October 1 Summer – May 1 Financial aid files completed by May 1st receive priority consideration for all available financial aid funds. Please Note: Applications will be accepted after the above dates, but you should …
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08/20/2013
What if students lose their eligibility for financial aid?
We strongly recommend meeting with your Academic Advisor prior to the beginning of each semester for which you enroll. Careful class selection coupled with tutoring may help assure you maintain eligibility. However, if you are not successful in meeting the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) you may appeal. Removal from financial aid does not …
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08/20/2013
Do students have to maintain acceptable grade point averages?
Most financial aid programs require students to maintain an acceptable grade point average as well as other standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. (Satisfactory Academic Progress is evaluated at the time an application is received and at the end of each semester.)
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08/20/2013
Can part-time students apply for financial aid programs?
Absolutely. Some programs allow students to receive financial aid for less-than-half-time (1 to 5 credits); others require at least full-time (12 or more credits) or half-time (6 to 8 credits) enrollment.
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08/20/2013
What exactly is Expected Family Contribution?
It is the amount of money a family is expected to contribute towards the student’s Cost of Attendance as determined by information gathered on the FAFSA.