Return to Title IV Policy & Information

IMPORTANT Info: Return to Title IV webpage

Academic Related Activity

Examples of Paris Junior College (PJC) academic-related activities include but are not limited to physically attending a class where there is an opportunity for direct interaction between the instructor and students.

Proof of participation:

  • Exams or quizzes
  • Tutorials
  • Computer-assisted instruction
  • Completion of an academic assignment, paper, or project
  • Participating in an online discussion about academic matters
  • Initiating contact with a faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject studied in the course PJC required study group where attendance is taken

Repayment Calculation of Unearned Aid

As a result of a withdrawal, students who received federal funds will be required to repay “unearned” aid. The repayment calculation is performed utilizing the federal government’s repayment worksheet: “Treatment of Title IV Funds When a Student Withdraws from a Credit Hour Program.”

Student Notification of Repayment

A notification letter outlining the amount returned to the federal and institutional program(s) along with the federal government’s repayment worksheet will be mailed to the student’s permanent address. PJC will return funds on the student’s behalf to the appropriate federal and institutional aid program(s) and subsequently will bill the student’s business account. A statement reflecting these charges will be sent to the student. The student is responsible for all charges and overpayments resulting from a Return of Title IV calculation.

Repayment to Federal and Institutional Aid Programs

Federal regulations and institutional policy require that the following and/or collection agency fees resulting from the referral. The student shall pay all charges and other costs, including attorney’s fees, that are allowed by Federal and State laws and regulations and that are necessary for the collection of these amounts.

School and Student Responsibilities

Paris Junior College’s responsibilities in regard to the Return of Title IV funds:

  • Providing each student with the information given in this policy;
  • Identifying students affected by this policy and completing the Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) calculation;
  • Informing the student of the result of the R2T4 calculation and any balance owed to PJC as a result of a required return of funds; and
  • Returning any unearned Title IV aid that is due to the Title IV programs and, if applicable, notifying the borrower’s holder of federal loan funds of the student’s withdrawal date.

Student’s responsibilities in regard to the Return of Title IV funds:

  • Becoming familiar with the Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) policy and how withdrawing from all courses effects eligibility for Title IV aid;
  • Resolving any outstanding balance owed to PJC resulting from a required return of unearned Title IV aid; and
  • Resolving any repayment to the U.S. Department of Education as a result of an overpayment of Title IV grant funds.

Policy for Refund of Title IV Programs

Title IV programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education. All refunds due to the Title IV programs will be refunded to the program charged in the following order: SEOG and Pell Grant. No refund to a Title IV program will exceed the award from that program.

The Financial Aid Office will calculate a prorated refund and establish the amount of aid that must be repaid and returned to the Title IV Programs for students that completely withdraw from all classes.

Changing Schools

Financial aid does not automatically transfer with students when changing schools. Students planning to change schools should contact the Financial Aid Office at the new school for applications and information.

Status Change and Financial Aid

During any semester or summer term, a student’s financial aid status can change. Therefore, information such as address change, course load change, and financial gains or losses must be reported immediately to the Financial Aid Office.

Defaulted Loans & Grant Repayments

Students that are currently in default or owe a grant overpayment from any previous school will not be eligible for any type of financial aid. To re-establish eligibility, students must provide written proof of eligibility from a lender or the organization currently holding the loan.

Information and Assistance

Contact the Financial Aid Office for applications, financial aid publications, and detailed information about financial aid programs, federal regulations, and institutional policies and procedures. Financial aid policies and procedures are subject to change without notice in order to comply with federal regulations or institutional policies and procedures.

Office Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays.

By mail: Financial Aid Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville, Paris, TX 75460

Phone: 903-782-0429

Email: finaid@parisjc.edu,