Boise State, College of Western Idaho and the College of Southern Idaho have established a consortium agreement. This consortium allows for credits to be combined, for financial aid purposes, when taking classes from two or three of these schools under specific circumstances. While this tip addresses those specific circumstances, the actual consortium agreement is your best resource for information.
The consortium agreement refers to the "HOME" and the "HOST" instutitions.
"Home Institution" - The institution where you are currently seeking a degree and from which you will receive federal financial aid.
"Host Institution" - The institution(s)where you are taking courses to apply towards the degree being sought at the HOME institution. This cannot be the same as the HOME institution.
The Student Certification section found on the agreement is provided below. This certification is very comprehensive regarding the eligibility requirements for students to combine their credit load for financial aid award eligibility.
By signing this agreement, I understand that:
I must complete the financial aid application process at my HOME institution including submitting ALL other documentation and other information requested BEFORE this consortium can be approved;
I agree to allow the institutions indicated above to share information about me regarding registration, transcripts, and financial aid;
I must be enrolled in at least three (3) credits at the HOME institution to be eligible to participate in this consortium;
Courses taken at the HOST institution(s) must apply towards my stated degree intent at my HOME institution;
Remedial courses taken at the HOST institution cannot be included in a consortium agreement;
My eligibility for federal financial aid at my HOME institution is based on the approved courses for this agreement and these courses will not count towards determining institutional aid eligibility;
My HOME institution cannot be Boise State if I have earned 70 or more combined credits at CSI and CWI.
I agree to IMMEDIATELY inform the financial aid office at the HOME institution of ANY change in enrollment at my HOST institution, as my eligibility for federal financial aid may be impacted and I may owe a repayment of previously disbursed financial aid;
If I drop all my classes or completely withdraw, I understand that I may be required to repay financial aid balances to both the HOME and HOST institutions;
I am only eligible to receive federal financial aid from the HOME institution;
I am asking the HOME institution to pay federal financial aid to me for courses that I agree to complete at both the HOME and HOST institution(s);
Financial aid will be disbursed to my student account at the HOME institution. It is my responsibility to pay any remaining charges at the HOME institution AND to make tuition and fee payment at the HOST institution;
I am required to notify the HOME institution of any other sources of financial assistance (scholarships, tuition waivers, etc.) I am receiving from the HOST institution;
I understand the satisfactory academic progress standards at my HOME institution will be used when determining my initial and continued eligibility for federal financial aid; I cannot be on SAP probation or conditions if Boise State is my HOME institution.
This consortium, if approved, is valid only for the term indicated.