Registration for classes and orientation sessions for new students have begun for the Fall 2016 semester at Vance-Granville Community College, which starts Monday, Aug. 15.
Attending an orientation session is required for all new students who wish to enroll in any of the college’s curriculum programs, and for students who are returning to VGCC after being away for three or more years. Students will also meet with an advisor or academic/career coach before registering for classes.
To attend an orientation session, a student must sign up in advance by visiting orientation.vgcc.edu.
VGCC now offers orientation in both an online and a traditional face-to-face format. In either format, orientation sessions help students learn where to find resources on campus or online, including how to register for classes through WebAdvisor. Many face-to-face orientation sessions still have slots available, and additional dates may be scheduled.
Orientation sessions scheduled for VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County include: Tuesday, June 14, at 9 a.m.; Thursday, June 16, at 2 p.m.; Tuesday, July 12, at 9 a.m.; and Thursday, July 21, at 2 p.m.
The Franklin County Campus near Louisburg has orientation sessions scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, at 9 a.m.; Tuesday, July 12, at 2 p.m.; and Tuesday, July 26, at 5 p.m.
Orientation sessions are scheduled at VGCC’s South Campus (between Creedmoor and Butner) on Thursday, June 16, at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, July 6, at 9 a.m.; and Thursday, July 14, at 2 p.m.
For information about an orientation session at the Warren County Campus in Warrenton, call (252) 257-1900.
Registration for fall classes will close on July 29. College officials advise students to apply for admission and financial aid, attend orientation/advising, and register for classes as early as possible. The upcoming semester’s course schedule is now available online at schedules.vgcc.edu.
The tuition payment deadline is July 29 at 3 p.m. for students paying in person on any VGCC campus, or July 31 at midnight for students paying online using WebAdvisor.
For more information, contact VGCC at studentsuccess@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3330, or visit any campus.
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Prospective students interested in seeking financial assistance are encouraged to immediately complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov and to visit the VGCC Financial Aid Office.
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants ranging from $598 to $5,815. Students may also qualify for other college or state funds. The Financial Aid Office recommends completing the FAFSA and all financial aid documents by July 15, 2016. In order for a student to charge tuition, fees, and books to financial aid awards, the application must be processed entirely prior to the tuition payment deadline of July 29, 2016. Students with preschool-age children may receive financial assistance to help pay for child care, and applications for this help are also available at the Financial Aid Office.
The VGCC scholarship application is now available at scholarships.vgcc.edu. Students should apply online by June 30, 2016. Information about other resources is available online at financialaid.vgcc.edu.
For more details regarding financial assistance, visit the Financial Aid Office in Room 8215 on Main Campus or call (252) 738-3280.
HELP FOR VETERANS
Military veterans who wish to use their Veterans’ Education benefits may contact the Financial Aid Office at (252) 738-3280. Veterans should check with Financial Aid to see if the programs in which they are interested are covered.