1.0 Registration

2.0 Financial Aid

3.0 Bursar/Student Accounts

1.0 Registration

The maximum course load for all students is 18 credit hours. Computer Science and Electrical Engineering graduate students have a load limit of 13 credit hours. Registration in excess of 18 hours requires a written approval from the appropriate academic dean. Undergraduates may contact the Associate Academic Dean in the HUB, Room 202. Graduates may contact the Graduate College in Main Building Room 110. For the summer, the course load is two courses.

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1.2 I repeated a course; however, the grade from the original course is still on my record, how do I resolve this problem?

All students may repeat a course for a change of grade. Upon registration for the course a second time, a Course Repeat Form must be filled out and submitted at the time of registration. Guidelines for repeating a course differ for graduate and undergraduate students. Please see the Course Repeat Form or the Undergraduate or Graduate Bulletin for details.

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1.3 How can I find out the last day to drop a class without being charged any tuition?

In the beginning of the Schedule of Classes (and online at www.enrollment.iit.edu), there is an academic calendar that gives the date of the last day to drop for a 100% refund. The refund policy pertains to all students who drop a course(s) and/or completely withdraw from the university:

Official date of withdrawal / Refund amount
During the first week of classes: 100%
During the second week of classes: 100%
After the second week of classes: 0%

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1.4 I plan on taking a course at another school, how do I find out if the credit will transfer to IIT?

Permission must be received before the course is accepted toward an IIT degree. Undergraduate students may seek approval for a transfer course in the Office of Educational Services. Graduate students may contact the Graduate College for transfer course approval.

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1.5 What is a tv course and how can I register?

An IITV course is a course which is broadcasted over the IITV network to another location in the country while it is being taught live at one of the IIT campuses. When registering for a TV course students must choose a TV site. A complete listing of sites may be found in the schedule of classes and on the IITV web page www.distance-education.iit.edu. Students may register only for a corporate site if they are affiliated with the corporation; otherwise they may register for a public site. Other restrictions on registering for certain TV courses may apply as well. Please see the IITV website for further details.

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2.0 Financial Aid

2.1 When will I receive my tuition refund check?

Federal and state funds are usually disbursed to the student's account after the third week of classes for the current semester. The Bursar's office will not issue refunds for the current semester until the end of the second week of classes. After the second week of classes, if there is a credit on the student's account a refund check will automatically generate in 5 to 7 business days. The Bursar's Office automatically holds refund checks for pick-up (RM 207 MB) unless the student contacts the office and specifically requests that it be mailed.

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2.2 I have turned in all my financial aid paperwork for receiving a federal loan, so when is my money going to be awarded?

The information that you included in your promissory note is electronically transferred to both your lender and guarantee agency. Once they have received and verified that information they send a notice of guarantee to the school. It usually takes about 2 weeks before this notice is received. This notice of guarantee may also be sent to your home. It should include the amount of your loan, the fees that will be taken from that amount and the dates of disbursement. The money is not available on the day that it is disbursed.It will physically appear on you student account 3 or 5 days after that date. The total process from when your funds have been guaranteed until they actually are on your student account is usually 2-3 weeks.(any further questions ie: refunds see question #1). All funds disbursed to your student account may be viewed immediately on your Web for Students account.

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2.3 I have been selected for verification.  What is this and what should I do?

Verification selection is a done at random by the Department of Education in reference to the income and assets that you reported on your FAFSA application. Depending on your student status several documents may be required from you. If you are a dependent student, the Department of Education requires you to fill out a dependent student verification worksheet that must be signed by your parents and yourself. You will also be required to submit a signed copy of the filed tax returns from both you and your parents from the previous year. If your student status is independent you are required to submit a signed copy of your taxes from the previous year and an independent verification worksheet. You can pick up the verification worksheet at the Student Services Center, MB Room 104. Once these documents have been submitted the financial aid process will continue as normal.

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2.4 I have never received financial aid, how do I apply?

You need to fill out a FAFSA application and submit it to the Department of Education. You may complete your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This will qualify you for Federal student loans and any state aid (grants) that may be available to you. The Department of Education then electronically submits your financial information to us. It actually takes about 6-8 weeks before we receive that information. Once that information is received we will create a financial aid package for you. You will receive this via mail. This package will include loans, grants, and scholarships being offered to you from both this institution and the federal government. You may accept or deny any offerings on the award package. Any changes must be reported to the Office of Financial Aid immediately.

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2.5 Now that I graduated, what is the total loan amount I owe and when do I have to start paying these funds back?

Repayment of your loans usually begins 6 months after your academic career has ended. There are circumstances in which the repayment can be delayed. For instructions on how to appeal the extension of your grace period you need to contact your lender. You also want to contact your lender to identify the total amount in loan funds that you will owe from borrowing while you attended this institution. You may find out who your lender is online at www.nslc.org.

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3.0 Bursar/Student Accounts

3.1 What is a budget plan fee and why have I been Charged?

A Budget plan fee is a $40.00 fee charged to students who do not pay their total tuition balance at the start of classes. The Budget plan allows students to pay half of the total amount owed at the beginning of the semester and the remainder 30 days later. All students who do not pay their total amount due in tuition by the start of classes will be assessed a Budget Plan fee.

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3.2 What is the deferment plan?

This plan is designed for part-time students whose employers reimburse their employees for educational expenses. This plans allows students to defer payment of tuition until 45 days after the semester ends. To apply for the deferment plan a student must complete the following: 1) Deferment Plan Application 2) Payment of the $55.00 Deferment Application Fee 3) A letter from your employer stating their support of your educational benefits. All of the above must be completed for every semester the student wishes to be covered by the plan. You may download the form or apply online here.

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3.3 What is a late fee and why have I been charged?

If a student has not paid his or her tuition balance within the stated dates of the chosen payment plan a late fee will be assessed to the tuition account. Late fees are 1% of the total balance owed. Questions about late fees should be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@iit.edu or 312.567.3100.

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3.4 When is tuition due?

All tuition is due on the first day of the semester. The amount due is dependent on your payment plan. The amount due is all tuition less any financial aid, scholarships and grants: 1) Semester Payment Plan - full tuition amount is due/No Fees 2) Budget Plan - ½ of full tuition due and $40.00 Budget Plan Fee 3) Deferment Plan -- $55.00 Deferment Plan Fee and application 4) IIT Payment Plan - Contact the Office of the Registrar for the current payment plan options at registrar@iit.edu or 312.567.3100.

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3.5 When is the Last day to register without a late fee?

The last day of business before the semester begins. Once the semester is under way all students will be assessed a $150.00 late registration fee upon initial registration.

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