Non-Participation Policy

Federal regulations governing the disbursement of federal financial aid require Massasoit to verify that students are participating in classes for which they receive aid. To fulfill this requirement, participation confirmation is collected each semester.

Each semester faculty are asked to provide participation information for students in their course(s). Faculty assign a participation grade based on whether the student has been participating (CP grade) or not participated at all (NP grade) in their courses. This information will be requested for each part of the term. Please see below for timeline:

• 15 Week (Full Term Fall/Spring: End of week three
• 10 Week (Accelerated Session, Full Term Summer): Week after drop/add
• 2 Week (Winter Session): Day after Drop/add
• 7 Week: Two days after drop/add
• 5 Week: Day after drop/add

Students receiving an NP grade will be dropped/deleted from those classes, the charges will be reversed, and the class will be removed from the academic transcript.

For students receiving financial aid, it is important to note that changes to your course load may affect your financial aid status. If you have any questions about your financial aid status, please email the Financial Aid Office at FAO@massasoit.mass.edu.