take the F?

Question

so i have a problem w/ school. i have this class that i wnat to drop, but i don't know if its too late. i'm totally gone from that class, i don't know anything, totally bomb on da first test, and might do the same on the next, cuz i've been so lost. i can't afford to fail. all the dates to withdraw, and get refunds are passed, so i don't know. a reason i don't know if i can drop it is, i get a grant, and i need a certain amount of credit for that grant. i dont' want it to mess up my aid, or i guess i'm asking will it mess up aid. we're almost half done w/ the semester.....idk....so confused

Answer 1

Either way, it could possibly effect your grant. Besides having to meet a certain number of credits per year, you have to have a required GPA. You could up your number of credits next semester to make up for the dropped course. I recommend talking to the professor to see if the grade could be salvaged, but if it can't be salvaged, I recommend dropping it and picking up an extra class in the spring. You might want to read the section your school has on satisfactory academic progress with financial aid and talk to your financial aid advisor before making the final decision. I have included some readings to help in your decision.

Answer 2

Well, it sounds like you are in high school or college. If you get an F for your grade, that will follow you forever. Colleges (and other colleges if you're already in one) look at your past grades in high school and other colleges, so if it were me, I would drop the class and start a new one. If you drop the class, that will drop your grade. Or if you know you can do better, try talking with your teachers/professors about extra help or extra credit. I'm sure they'll be glad to assist you. Good luck!

Answer 3

Your best option at this point is to talk to the professor one on one, and ask what they think is the best situation. Even the most gruff and stubborn professors are more sympathetic when you take the time to visit them one on one in their office. Try to avoid just speaking to him/her after or before class, cause usually their mind is full of other things and you'll get more of the standard response.