Student Advisement
The Student Advisement Department assists with the advancement and completion of a student's academic program by providing counseling and support on all aspects of the FIDM educational experience.
Permanent Withdrawal and Leave of Absence
Each academic program is considered an uninterrupted sequence. If it becomes necessary for a student to withdraw or take a leave from the college, a Leave of Absence/Permanent Withdrawal Form must be completed with the Student Advisement Department. A Leave of Absence may be taken for a maximum of one quarter. Any student taking a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from the college after the sixth week of classes will receive a fail (“F”) for courses. Students on a Leave of Absence are required to continue their schedule of payments and are eligible to receive placement assistance. Students receiving a Cal Grant award must also notify the California Student Aid Commission of their Leave of Absence or they will lose their award.
- Regarding Refund Information: A refund will be calculated when a student either permanently withdraws or takes an unapproved Leave of Absence. Students are reminded that when a refund is calculated based upon a student’s Leave of Absence, it is the student's responsibility to reapply for all financial aid prior to returning to the college.
- Regarding Books and Supplies: Students taking a Leave of Absence or Withdrawing from the college after receiving course books and supplies for the quarter will have book and supply charges applied to their account.
Tuition
Tuition policies are reviewed bi-annually. A current tuition schedule is available from the Student Advisement Office as a supplement to this catalog.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
FIDM requires students attending the college to make reasonable progress toward the completion of their educational objective. Failure to meet FIDM's Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements may result in a student's losing eligibility for financial aid. Additional information is available from the Student Financial Services Department.
Fees
| Fee | Purpose |
|---|---|
$3.00 |
College Transcript A written request must be sent to the Registrar’s Office with the correct fee. Allow a minimum of five working days for processing transcripts. |
$25.00 |
Late Registration clearance fee |
$25.00 |
Late Registration fee |
$15.00 |
Duplicate degree fee |
Variable |
Additional 3-unit class |
$250.00 |
CARE challenge fee (per 3 units) |
$25.00 |
Non-sufficient funds check charge |
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$850.00 |
Developmental Writing, plus books & supplies |
Scholarship Information
- Visit your Student Advisor for latest scholarship resources.
- Utilize the FIDM Scholarship Foundation Research Interns to assist you with outside scholarships. Offices are located in the FIDM Scholarship Store.
- Visit FIDM's Library to use scholarship reference books.
- View the scholarship web site at www.fastweb.com.
