SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements
Undergraduate students who have been awarded federal student financial aid funds are required to be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate program in order to receive those funds. A complete policy listing is available in the Financial Aid Office. Below is an overview of this policy.
Undergraduate students are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress if they:
-are admitted and enrolled as a degree-seeking student;
-meet the University standards for continued enrollment;
-complete requirements for a degree or certificate within a reasonable length of time as specified below:
-the total number of semesters of full-time enrollment (12 or more semester hours attempted) at any postsecondary institution does not exceed 10 semesters for a four-year degree or five semesters for a two-year degree or certificate
-the total number of semesters of part-time enrollment (less than 12 semester hours attempted) does not exceed the equivalent of 10 full-time semesters for a four-year degree or the equivalent of five full-time semesters for a two-year degree or certificate;
-earn no fewer than 24 semester hours of credit per academic year (See the official policy for less than full-time students.);
-maintain a 2.00 GPA.
Financial Aid Programs Covered by these Requirements
-Federal Pell Grants
-Federal Work-Study
-Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
-Federal Perkins Loans
-Federal Stafford Loans, subsidized and unsubsidized
-Federal Parent Loans (PLUS)
-Some Select Private Loans (as determined by the lender)
-South Carolina State Need Based Grants
-Other federal or state programs as required
Appeals
Students who have been determined to be ineligible for the receipt of student financial aid funds under these standards may appeal the determination. Procedures for appeal are available upon request from the Financial Aid Office.
Reinstatement
A student shall be reinstated for financial aid eligibility at such a time as he or she successfully completes the sufficient hours and has a sufficient grade point average to meet the minimum requirements for eligibility as set forth in this policy.