Federal regulation CFR 668.32(a)(1)(i) requires all financial aid recipients attend at least one class prior to an institution disbursing any type of student aid.
How do online students show proof of attendance?
Step 1: In order to pick up the first check issued, students will request their instructor to email the Financial Aid office at finaid@clark.edu, stating the student has been active in their class. (note: verifications, both electronic and paper, are only valid for one week after the email/signature date.)
Step 2:
The student will need to fill out a Proof of Attendance form, but does not need an instructors signature. The student can then take this form to the Cashier's Office, who will have a printed copy of the emailed verification from the instructor, to pick up their check.
Step 3: Any subsequent checks issued to the student will not require another Proof of Attendance. Subsequent checks will be mailed directly to the student to the address on file. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their address is current. Students can update their address online at https://www.clark.edu/StudentAddress.
Note: If a student cannot come to the college to pick up their first check, the student can then request that their check be mailed to the address on file. Requests can be submitted by mail, fax, or email. Financial Aid staff will forward your request and have your check mailed to the address on file.
For additional information please visit: http://www.clark.edu/admissions_fin_aid/fin_aid/distance_FinAid.php
