Georgia Perimeter College | 2015-2016 Student Guidebook - page 26

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BOOKSTORE ALLOWANCE and REFUNDS
Bookstore allowance
A student is eligible for a bookstore allowance if there is a credit remaining from
financial aid after tuition and fees are paid; a bookstore allowance is not additional
funds.
A bookstore allowance is created on the GPC ID (JCARD) to purchase
books by the first day of classes. Students may obtain the bookstore
allowance availability dates on campus, and notices will be sent via the
GPC student email.
The amount of the bookstore allowance is up to, but may not exceed
$1000.
Students may login to the Student Information System (SIS) at
to view the amount of the bookstore allowance.
Any unused portion of the bookstore allowance will be refunded to the
student after all bookstore charges are deducted.
Refunds
A student is eligible for a financial aid refund if the total financial aid awarded
exceeds the total tuition, fees and other charges. A student may also be eligible for
a refund if a credit exists on his/her account due to other possible changes that may
occur on a student’s account. For additional information please visit
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Financial aid refund: Financial aid is credited electronically to a student’s
account each semester to pay for tuition, fees, and any other charges.
Once the student’s financial aid funds have been disbursed, the refund
process occurs.
The refund process normally occurs at least two weeks after the first day
of classes. Students may obtain the refund availability dates: 1) on
campus; 2) via the GPC student email; and 3) on the online academic
calendar.
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Students may login to the Student Information System (SIS) at
to view when the refund has been applied to their
student account.
After the refund has been applied to a student’s account, the refund will
then be electronically transferred to the GPC Higher One debit card within
three to five business days.
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Students will receive a GPC Higher One MasterCard Debit card
with activation instructions and information in the mail within 2
to 3 weeks from the first of day classes.
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During the activation process, a student may choose the method
in which to receive a refund.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Tuition and Fees
A college education is an investment in your future. It requires a
commitment of time, energy, and money, but it will reward your efforts
tremendously.
This section is designed to help you consider the cost of a college
education. By planning ahead, you can ensure that college will not prove
to be too heavy a financial burden.
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