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Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress

The following standards of academic progress are adopted for the purpose of determining continuing student eligibility for financial aid. These provisions apply only to those students who are receiving or applying for financial aid. Progress will be reviewed at the end of each term to determine that the student is making satisfactory progress. This review will include all periods of the student's enrollment, even those for which the student did not receive financial aid. Students are expected to be continually aware of their grades. A student who is placed on probation or suspension may be notified in writing by the financial aid office; however, failure to receive notification will not change the student's financial aid status.

Maintaining Eligibility for Financial Aid

A student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in each term for which aid is approved, and must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA for all courses, including remediation studies. A transfer student begins enrollment at TSTC in good standing and will be monitored from that point. Based on the hours attempted each term, a student must successfully complete the number of credits outlined in the following chart:

Credits Hours Attempted	Minimum Credit Hours Completed
Above 12	75%
9 - 12	8 credits
6 - 8	6 credits
less than 6	100%

Successful completion means a student has received a minimum grade of D. Courses in which students receive grades of F, IP (in progress) and W (withdrawal) are not considered completed courses. Students enrolled in required remediation (developmental studies) as indicated by testing or as recommended by counseling, may receive financial aid for no more than 27 semester hours of remedial courses. All remedial courses attempted, including failures, incompletes and withdrawals are counted toward the 27 semester hour maximum. Repeat courses will not be funded unless the course is needed to meet graduation requirements. Audit courses, continuing education and those courses for which a student enrolls after the census date are not considered for funding.

Failure to Meet the Standards of Academic Progress

The first time that a student fails to maintain the minimum satisfactory progress requirements he or she will be placed on Financial Aid Probation for the next term of enrollment. While on probation, a student may receive all financial aid for which they are eligible. Students who are placed on financial aid probation are encouraged to attend the ACTS (Another Chance to Succeed) program. The ACTS program is a 5-week continuing education course that has been designed to assist students on financial aid probation in improving their academic performance.

A student who fails to meet the standards of academic progress during the term of probation will be placed on financial aid suspension, and will lose eligibility for all financial aid for their next term of enrollment.

In order to regain financial aid eligibility, a student must enroll on at least a half-time basis for one term at TSTC, pay the expenses related to that enrollment, and maintain the required standards of academic progress. After a student complies with these requirements, he or she will again be eligible to receive aid for their next term of enrollment.

Maximum Time Frame for Receiving Financial Aid

Students may receive financial assistance for up to 150 percent of the average number of credits required for a certificate or degree. Students who change programs or who enter new programs after graduation should consult with the Financial Aid Office to confirm their continuing eligibility for financial aid.

Satisfactory Progress for Loan Recipients

Additional satisfactory progress requirements apply to students receiving loans. Failure to complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term will result in the cancellation of the remainder of a student's loan.

The Appeal Process

A student who is on financial aid probation may not file an appeal. A student who is placed on financial aid suspension may file an appeal, based on mitigating circumstances, to the Director of Financial Aid. A student may normally receive only one appeal during enrollment at TSTC. Appeals will not be approved for students who failed to register for and complete the ACTS program while they were on probation.

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