Financial Aid and Charges 

Tuition and Fees

Student's financial aid will show as anticipated on their account statements until the aid is released 30 days into the semester. Students that have a negative balance (credit balance) after their tuition and fees are paid can charge at the bookstore using their financial aid credit. Please see the Bookstore Charging section for more information. 

• Students may see an adjustment to available financial aid if there are changes to their class schedule. 
• Some aid may be held if a student takes a class that starts later then the beginning of the semester. The Financial Aid Team will reach out to students by email if they have aid that will be held. 
• Students are required to attend and participate in their classes to receive financial aid, if the student does not attend and participate in some or all classes their aid may be adjusted. 

Bookstore Charging

Students have the option to charge up against their available student account credit after tuition, fees, and housing (if applicable) are paid, up to a $1200 limit. Students may only charge items that are for educational purposes. When charging online through the bookstore, students will use their Bay College ID number as their financial aid account number.

Timeline for charging at the bookstore:

Students can begin charging required educational books and supplies two (2) weeks before the semester begins. The option to charge will end two (2) weeks into the semester.

Students may charge:

• Books
• A required calculator per your class syllabus
• Supplies such as pens, pencils, paper, etc.
• Backpack
• Laptop - only if the student has enough financial aid available after purchasing required books and materials and do not go above the $1200 charging cap
• Scrubs
• Other items that are required for your course. Please refer to your syllabus for required materials