In order to receive and maintain federal financial assistance, students are required to progress satisfactorily toward completion of the course of study. Federal financial assistance includes grants, student loans, and employment. Satisfactory Academic Progress is measured primarily in three ways:

1. Student must progress qualitatively by earning the required minimum grade point average,

2. Student must progress quantitatively by completing the required minimum number of credits each semester or term, and

2. Quantitative Measure

Students receiving financial aid must also complete a minimum number of credits each semester or term. The following minimums have been established:

Undergraduate: At the end of each semester during which aid is received, undergraduate students must pass 75% of the classes attempted. Undergraduate students enrolled in a Fall/Spring semester must attempt at least six (6) semester hours in order to receive financial aid. Undergraduate students enrolled during a summer term must attempt at least four (4) semester hours.

Graduate: At the end of each semester during which aid is received, graduate students must pass 75% of the classes attempted. Graduate students enrolled in a Fall/Spring semester must attempt at least four (4) graduate semester hour in order to receive financial aid. Graduate students enrolled during a summer term must attempt at least three (3) graduate semester hours.

Passing grades include A, B, C, D, E, and P. Grades of I, F, Audit, and W will not be accepted as passing grades. Students failing to complete the minimum number of hours after spring semester will be placed on financial aid suspension and will be ineligible for federal financial assistance.

3. Student must complete the program of study within a reasonable time period.

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