<p>hello, i’m a freshman at penn state and I was considering late dropping chem 110 and taking it next semester because there is no way I’m going to get above a C in the class. but if i late drop i’ll only have 11 credits instead of the required 12 to be a full-time student. I know that dropping to 11 affects financial aid, but I’m not sure about scholarships. I have a scholarship from penn state that is $3000/semester for 4 years called the Provost Award. does anyone know if only having 11 credits would affect my scholarship? do you think they’ll take it away completely. I called the financial aid office and the person in charge of scholarships is away and won’t be back for a while and late-drop deadline is Friday. thanks!</p>
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<p>yes, you have to have 12 credits to keep your scholarship active. as long as you get a C, not below, I would be careful about using late drop credits. BUT if you were mine, I’d say go tomorrow to your college’s advising office (they all have one) and sit there until you can be seen. questions this important are not for the internet! many of the offices have online appointment scheduling, you could do that now…Good luck!</p>
<p>As greenbutton said, this is much to important a question to depend on any answer you receive on this forum. That being said, my daughter was in a similar position one year and dropped a class and picked up 3 research credits on the last day of late drop. She had to clear the late add of the research credits with the department head and of course had to have a professor willing to supervise the research. Additionally the grade could only be deferred until the end of December and still keep her scholarships for Spring. To say the least she didn’t have much of a Christmas break as she wrapped up a 40 page research paper. I would suggest you talk to your chem professor before making any hasty decisions.</p>
<p>SCBob, Do you think that is relevant for someone talking about Chem 110?</p>
<p>I think the first thing to be done is talk to the chem professor to see what it would take to salvage an acceptable grade. Then talk to an adviser to determine the consequences of the various decisions that are being contemplated. </p>
<p>My earlier comment is relevant if ang359 knows a professor well enough to do research for him/her. It doesn’t have to be chemistry. I agree, given that most students taking chem 110 are freshmen it’s unlikely they would have the necessary relationship with a professor to pull this off but you never know.</p>
<p>If you are in ECoS they have their own advising center in the Ritenour building. Further, they have prioritized helping freshman navigate difficult times early in their college career. They may have some options, but visit the center immediately. </p>
<p>For others reading this post- It is advisable that all students register for at least 16 credits. This way you can drop a course and remain full time.</p>
<p>You actually could be assessed a tuition penalty for dropping below full time too, in addition to losing the scholarships. You should be very sure you cant get at least a C.</p>