34 semester and three-quarter time enrollment, spring semester; student must complete a total of 21 non-repeat credit hours during the academic year. 2.
A student who applies for a Stafford and/or PLUS loan must also meet the following credit completion requirement in order to maintain eligibility for loans. Loans are awarded based upon financial need and grade level; therefore, a student must ensure he/she advances to the next grade level to remain eligible for loan funds. Listed are the grade level requirements for credit completion: a. First year...............(01 level) 0-25 credits ............. $3,500 b. Second year ..........(02 level) 26-53 credits ........... $4,500 c. Third year .............(03 level) 54-90 credits ........... $5,500 d. Fourth year ...........(04 level) 91+ credits .............. $5,500
II. Credit Completion Requirement for Graduate Students A.
To determine the enrollment status of a student, the University will use the number of credit hours the student is enrolled for on the first day of classes of each semester.
B.
Credit completion requirement for a full time graduate student (9+ credits): The student is required to complete a minimum of 18 nonrepeat credit hours per academic year in order to remain eligible for financial aid.
C.
Credit completion for a half time graduate student (6-8 credits): The student is required to complete a minimum of 12 non-repeat graduate credits per year.
III. Grade Point Requirement A.
A student must maintain a required grade point (GPA) average as defined in the University’s Regulations for Continuance Policy (policy available in Office of the Registrar).
B.
A student who does not meet the regulations for continuance may be granted a waiver of the regulations by the Academic Standards and Procedures Committee to continue their education. The Committee may grant a waiver in cases where the student’s failure to satisfy the Regulations for Continuance resulted from: 1.
A death of a relative of the student;
2.
An injury or illness of the student; or
3.
Other special circumstances
The Academic Standards and Procedures Committee will notify the Financial Aid Office in writing of any waiver granted and the reason(s) for granting the waiver. IV. Additional Considerations A. A transfer student is exempt from aid denial (except for Pennsylvania state grant) due to the lack of academic progress at the previous school. Academic progress during the first year at Waynesburg University will determine eligibility for subsequent years’ financial aid eligibility. B.
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