Welcome to Florence-Darlington Technical College

New Student Orientation

This presentation will give you the important facts about:

Financial AidStudent RecordsAcademic ServicesFDTC Web SiteWeb Advisor

Financial Aid

Have you applied for financial Aid?

Are you waiting for a reply regarding Financial Aid?

Financial Aid Form

What is a FAFSA?

FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aide

Why is it important and how long will it take to process the application?

File EARLY!!!

Types of Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity

Grant Federal Work Study Federal Perkins Loan South Carolina Need-Based Grants Federal Stafford Loan Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate

Students Lottery Tuition Assistance

Financial Aid Withdrawal and Return of

Federal Funds Policy

Do not totally drop or withdrawal from classes without checking with the

Financial Aid Center in the 100 Building.

Dates that apply for the 60% rule :View FDTC College Calendar available on main web page.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

3 Rules to follow when receiving Financial Aid:

1. GPA rule 2. 70% rule3. 150% rule

Reasons for Financial Aid Probation and Suspension

1. Probation

2. Suspension

3. Appeal

Other Financial Assistance Available to Students

Scholarships Veterans Administration Single Parent Program

Registrar Services Forms

Name/Address Change Change of Major

Withdrawal Procedures

RecordsGradesTranscripts/VerificationOutstanding Obligations

Discipline Code Access/Privacy (FERPA)

Change of Name or Address

It is the responsibility of every student to notify Registrar Services of any change in name or address. 

Failure to do so can cause delay in receiving grades and other important correspondence.

Change of Academic Major

Step 1: Meet with current advisor

  Step 2: Complete Change of

Curriculum form. 

Students who are on Financial Aid are allowed 2 curriculum changes

only.

Withdrawal Procedures

A student may: add a course without penalty during the first

three (3) days drop a course during the first five (5) days of

the semester.  Withdrawal after first week of classes is the

students responsibility

Grades Grading Policy

Assignment of Grades Grade Changes Grades for Repeated Courses Grade Appeals

Transcripts/Verification of Enrollment Outstanding Obligations

Grades, Transcripts, and Obligations

Student Rights

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)Confidentiality of Student RecordsStudent Access to Educational RecordsAmend records which are inconsistent or

inaccurate

Student Right to Know Campus Security Act

Discipline Code

Disciplinary action will result from the following:

a. Academic Dishonesty

b. Disruptive Activity in classrooms/campus

FDTC follows the Student Code for

South Carolina’s Technical

College System

Academic Support and Other Student Services

Success Center Perkins Grant Program Student Support Services

Counseling Advisors Student Activities

Success CenterPerkins Grant Program

The Success Center provides academic support and preparation services to all FDTC Students.

These services include: Individual and group tutoring in core and advanced courses, Counseling Academic needs workshops

Students also have access to: Computers, Instructional CD-ROM's Anatomy models Instructional video tapes Various others supplemental tools and instruction

For more information, call the Success Center at 843-661-8281 or visit the Center in Room 5313 in the 5000 Building.

Student Support ServicesSSS offices are located in the Success Center, 5000

building, room 5313 Qualifications to participate:

Must be first generation college student Must qualify for federal financial aid or Have a documented disability

Services provided are: Workshops Tutoring Counseling (academic and personal) Cultural and Social Events Financial Aid Assistance Provide information on transferring to four-year institutions

For more information please call Student Support Services at 843-661-8367

Counseling Services

Consisting of Recruitment, Admissions, Assessment, Counseling, and Job Placement, the Enrollment Management Department offers the following assistance:

Academic, Personal, and Career Counseling Personal Needs, Interests, and Values Assessment Developmental Workshops and Seminars Job Development and Placement Services Career Video Tapes and College Catalogs On-line Services Referral Services

AdvisorsAdvisors assist students with choosing

appropriate course sequences to successfully complete a

curriculum.

They are listed under the following divisions: Health & Sciences Technical & General Education

For curriculum advisor listings please check the current class schedule.

Student Activities

The Student Activities Staff develops, implements, and manages all aspects of student life including:

Student Government Association activities Student Orientation Athletics Student Ambassadors Program Student Organizations

For more information visit the Student Activities office, located on the first floor of the 5000 Building.

The Florence-Darlington Technical College Web Page, www.fdtc.edu, offers students easy access to information about: Financial Aid Academic Programs Student Services Library Services Advisors and Instructors Continuing Education Web Advisor Online College Inclement Weather Closings/Cancellations Registrar Services and much more…

These links direct students to information concerning: General Information (About Us), Admissions,

Academic Programs, Student Services, Human Resources, and Continuing Education.

These are direct links for: Financial Aid Information,

Blackboard/WebCT Log-in, Online College programs, and WebAdvisor.

The Academic Calendar link lists important dates: In-session dates for 16 week and 8 week courses, pre-

registration, college closed dates, student activities dates, and scheduled exam dates.

Web AdvisorWhat can Web Advisor do for you?

Web advisor allows students access, at any time, to information such as: Class Schedules Financial Profile Unofficial Transcripts Grades Financial Aid Curriculum Plans Your Student ID number

Web Advisor The Direct Icon link for Web Advisor is

located on the FDTC web page

Logon information is provided on the WebAdvisor main page.

PLEASE REVIEW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON MAIN PAGE BEFORE FIRST LOG-IN

Inclement Weather Policy

For information regarding FDTC closing due to hazardous weather conditions tune to the following broadcast stations:

Radio: WJMX, WOLS, WYNN, WDAR, WHSC, WZNS, WMXT, WHLZ, WJAY

TV: WPDE-15, WBTW-13, WIS TV-10

Closings are also posted on www.fdtc.edu

For more information on any of the discussed topics:

Visit our web site www.fdtc.eduConsult your College CatalogReview the Student Handbook