Connections
ENROLLMENT SERVICES
Admissions Office
TECH 157, Ext. 5455
Change of Degree Objective (CODO) – In addition to reviewing student applications, the Office of Admissions works with the Registration Office and the appropriate academic department in the evaluating and processing of CODO forms.
Financial Aid Office
TECH 157, Ext. 5460
Forms of Financial Aid - Everybody qualifies for some form of financial aid, such as grants, work-study (part-time jobs on campus) and loans (money you must pay back after you graduate, fall below half time, or leave school). Purdue University North Central participates in all Title IV programs, including all types of federal and state financial aid. In addition, PNC offers a number of scholarships.
Applying for Financial Aid - The first step to receiving any financial aid is to apply. At PNC, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application you’ll need to be considered for federal and state aid programs, including work-study. You can complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or pick up a paper form in the Financial Aid office. It is best to file before March 10 in order to be considered for all types of financial aid in the following academic year. But you can complete the form to apply for a federal grant or loan at any time - even after you are attending classes. You have to re-apply each year.
Aid available for current students is listed below. Qualifications are included, although they are subject to revision throughout the year. Information on scholarships and awards is available from the Financial Aid office, or online at www.pnc.edu/financialaid.
Please note: Any Title IV funding requires enrollment in a degree-seeking program.
Available Financial Aid for Current Students
Pell Grant: Satisfactory academic progress, financial need
Frank O’Bannon Grant: U.S. citizen Indiana resident planning to attend a college or university within Indiana, financial need, 15 or more semester hours/semester. Part-time awards may be available.
Twenty-first Century Scholars: Provide tuition and fees up to specified level of tuition for approved students. Designed by the State.
LaVerne Noyes Grant: Direct descendant of World War I veteran; must certify service, full-time enrollment, financial need. Apply through Financial Aid Office. Awarded only during the academic year.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: U.S. citizen, 6 or more semester hours, exceptional need.
Child-of-Disabled-Veteran Remission: U.S. citizen Indiana resident, either parent suffered a service-connected disability which can be certified by the V.A. Must complete FAFSA each year and maintain satisfactory progress.
Federal Work-Study: U.S. citizen, financial need, 6 or more semester hours
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 6 or more semester hours, satisfactory academic progress, financial need
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: Same as Stafford Loan except financial need is not a consideration
Federal Perkins Loan: U.S. citizen, financial need, 6 or more semester hours, satisfactory academic progress, 15 semester hours completed
Indiana Minority Teacher and Special Education Teacher Scholarship: Minorities (Black or Hispanic) or students seeking Special Education Teaching Certification, 12 or more sem. hours, GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale required to teach 3 out of 5 years in an accredited Indiana elementary or secondary school
Edwin & Elsie Buck Scholarship: Communication major, selected by Communication faculty
Robert Carr Nursing Memorial Scholarship: Second year nursing student, 3.0 or better with financial need, selected by Nursing Department
Patricia M. Daly Scholarship: 2.0 GPA or better, Nursing major
Harold C. Moran Memorial Scholarship: 15 semester hours, 3.0 GPA or better, financial need
Ruth Mitnick Memorial Scholarship: Second-year nursing student from Michigan City with
financial need
John J. Stanfield Scholarship:English major, recommendation of English faculty
Registration Office
SWRZ 40, Ext. 5341
The Registration Office provides records management and a variety of services for students. The office is responsible for conducting all registration and related procedures; compiling class schedules; scheduling use of classroom facilities, maintaining student course records and enrollment information; collecting, processing, and reporting final grades; and is involved with Commencement and the distribution of diplomas.
Students need to come to the Registration Office for the following reasons:
• To change a student’s major course of study. Students must fill out a Change of Degree Objective (CODO) form.
• To report any changes in a student’s name, address or phone number, or to correct a student’s social security number.
• To request a student transcript. A Transcript Request form must be completed by the student. There is no charge for this service.
• To transfer to another Purdue campus. Students must file a Regional Campus Transfer form.
STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND CLASSES UNTIL REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED AND FEES ARE PAID.
Registering For Classes
Registration - Approximately midway through each semester, opportunity is provided to register for the following semester. Registered students are billed for fees and may pay fees by mail, in person, or via the internet. Registration dates are listed in the fall, spring and summer semester schedules. Every effort should be made to register during these periods. Students should make an appointment with their advisors to register.
Late Registration - Students who have not registered during the regular registration period have a final opportunity to enroll for classes. The late registration period for the fall and spring semesters ends one week after the first day of classes. For summer sessions, the late registration period closes three days after the first day of classes. Students registering during this period must pay their fees at the time of registration, and they will be charged a late registration fee.
Dropping and Adding Classes - Drop/Adds are processed during the entire advance and late registration period and on special days listed in the schedule of classes.
Withdrawing from a Class - A withdrawal from a course must be approved by the advisor and instructor if the student drops between the 5th and 12th week of the semester and is not a freshman. Freshman do not need the instructor’s signature. The completed drop card must then be submitted by the student to the Registration Office. Discontinuance of class attendance is not the basis for withdrawal, and students who do not notify the Registrar’s Office when they plan to withdraw will be given a failing grade in each course involved.
Veterans - A student who will be using veteran’s benefits should notify the Registrar’s Office as soon as the admissions application is approved. The student will then be informed of current VA certification procedures.
“MY PNC” PORTAL
“My PNC” is your single sign-on gateway to all PNC electronic resources, including WebCT, SOLAR, e-mail, and personal storage (I, H, W, etc. drives).
You can access the portal directly at http://my.pnc.edu or click on the Students, Faculty & Staff button on the homepage of the PNC website and then click on the “My PNC” logo. Just enter your user ID and password. Please fill out the comment box and let us know your thoughts. If you experience problems while using the portal, e-mail HelpDesk@pnc.edu. To use the bulletin board please refer to the posting guidelines listed under the bulletin board section of the web portal.
MyPNC Banner
A web-based program that provides you with immediate access to your academic records from home, school or work. For example, you can:
• Register for courses
• Access your transcript data
• Find your advisor’s name, phone number, and email address
• Pay for classes using a credit card.
• Update your personal information (address, phone number, etc.)
• Review your financial aid information
And you can do this from anywhere in the world. You can also do long-term academic planning, allowing you to build an approved plan of study for your entire academic career at Purdue North Central and record your progress toward a degree. To access MyPNC Banner, you will need the same user ID and password that were issued to you for login to the campus computer system. Just go to the PNC website (www.pnc.edu) and log on to the “My PNC” Portal, as explained above. If you need assistance, send an email to solar@pnc.edu or contact the Computer Lab in the Technology Building, Room 265.
