Standards of Progress Once degree students have completed two semesters of enrollment, their academic records will be reviewed on a regular basis to determine whether they are making satisfactory academic progress as shown below. During each two semesters (normally one academic year), students will be required to complete a minimum number of credits, depending on the type of program. This review will be done each time final grades are posted. Progress is checked two ways depending on when you started full-time enrollment. For example: if you begin the fall semester, your progress will be checked at the end of the spring semester. At this time, you must have maintained satisfactory progress in order to receive aid for the following academic year. If you begin in the spring, your progress will be checked at the end of the following fall semester. At that time, you must have maintained satisfactory progress in order to receive aid for the upcoming spring and fall semesters. Any dropped, repeated or failed credits are not counted toward progress. Credits dropped, repeated or failed need to be taken during the summer sessions to ensure continuance of financial aid. Type of Program Associate Bachelor
1 Sem.
2 Sem. 24 cr. 24 cr.
4 Sem. 48 cr. 48 cr.
6 Sem. 72 cr.
8 Sem. * 96 cr.
10 Sem. * —
Direct Subsidized Loan Advancement The total number of credits successfully completed determines eligibility for Direct Loans. Grade level advancement is as follows: 0 - 29 credits earned Freshman, Level 01 $3,500 30 - 59 credits earned Sophomore, Level 02 $4,500 60 - 89 credits earned Junior, Level 03 $5,500** 90+ credits earned Senior, Level 04 $5,500** **In order to be considered a Junior or Senior, the student must be enrolled in their third or fourth year of a four-year program.
Credits to be included in total number completed are those for which the student receives a grade of A, B, C, D, or P (credit by examination). Credit for which the student receives a grade of W, WP, WF, or I will not be included, although “I” (Incomplete) grades which result in a determination of unsatisfactory progress may be reviewed upon completion of course work. Incomplete grades not completed within six weeks of the ensuing semester are computed as “Fs.” Educational Enrichment courses which are satisfactorily completed will be counted as credit equivalency toward the student’s progress. Once students have completed sixty (60) credit hours, a “C” (2.0) average must be maintained for continuance of financial aid.
Change of Major Students who change majors will be allotted the amount of time needed to complete the new program without regard to time spent in previous course work provided the student was making satisfactory progress at the time of change.
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