Pace (Completion Rate Component) and Maximum Timeframe Component
The quantitative standard of the satisfactory academic policy is comprised of two elements. The first element, maximum time frame, is the time frame by which a student must complete an academic program. The second element, pace, includes determining whether a student is on track to complete the program within the set maximum time frame. Once it has become apparent a student will be unable to complete their academic program within the maximum time frame, either by falling below the pace standard or by having attempted 150% of the credits required to complete their academic program, the student becomes ineligible for Title IV aid.
Pace (Completion Rate Component): A student must complete at least 67% of the total credits he/she attempted throughout his/her academic career at the college, rounded to the nearest percent. All attempted credits, including transfer credits, will be included in the quantitative calculation.
For example, a student who has attempted 36 credits at the college must earn credit for at least 24 credits in order to meet the requirements of satisfactory academic progress.
Maximum Timeframe Component: In order to be eligible for federal student aid, students must complete the program of study within 150% of the timeframe allowed. For example, a student enrolled in a 60 credit degree program must complete the program before exceeding 90 attempted credits. For a student who changes majors, only coursework attempted that is applicable to the new program of study is counted in the maximum timeframe. Developmental and remedial classes may be excluded from the 150% calculation. Throughout enrollment, as soon as it can be determined that a student is not on target to graduate within 150% of the standard program length, financial aid will be suspended. Students may be identified and suspended as they reach the 150% time limit, but the college understands there are situations such as enrollment for a 2nd or subsequent degree, a change of major, or the non-applicability of transfer credit the could result in a student needing a reset of the Quantitative – Maximum Timeframe Component.