Satisfactory Progress

Federal regulations require the University to establish and apply reasonable Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for the purpose of the receipt of financial assistance under the programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Satisfactory progress is reviewed annually at the end of the Spring semester. You must maintain a minimum grade point average and complete a minimum number of credits each term you are enrolled. In addition, assistance will be limited to a maximum number of credits in relation to your degree requirements. All courses taken will be counted. Failure to meet the requirements of satisfactory progress and academic good standing will result in the suspension of financial aid eligibility.

Two components for Satisfactory Academic Progress:

• Qualitative (GPA): You must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA.
• Quantitative Credit Hour Completion: You may drop, fail or withdraw a defined amount of credits during the academic year according to your enrollment status.

Maximum Time Frame:
You are eligible to receive financial aid up to a certain percentage over the maximum number of credit hours required to obtain your degree as defined by the University Catalog. More detailed information c an be found in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.