| Academic Standards Federal regulations require Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana to define and administer standards of satisfactory academic progress for financial aid recipients. If you plan to receive financial aid, you must meet these standards.
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) Standard
Non-Development Education courses assigned with a letter grade of A, B, C, D, or F contributes to the cumulative GPA. Students who have 15 or more cumulative quality credit hours (not counting developmental education courses) must maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average at the end of each semester.
Maximum Time Frame
Students who are receiving financial aid are expected to complete all requirements for an Associate Degree or Technical Certificate within a minimum time frame of attempted credit hours. A student reaches maximum after having attempted the credit hour equivalent of 150% of the credits required for their degree or certificate. Enrollment status for financial aid is defined based on hours enrolled at the end of the College 100% fee refund period. Up to 30 hours of Development Educational courses are excluded in determining maximum time frame. Students are expected to complete 67 percent of their total attempted classes. Courses assigned a letter grade of A, B, C, D, E, I, S, U, or W count in maximum time frame calculation, as well as transfer credits accepted toward degree program. For example:
Total Hours Attempted |
Minimum Hours Required |
36 |
24 |
24 |
16 |
12 |
8 |
9 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
Developmental Educational Courses
Students may receive financial aid for up to 30 credit hours of Development Education courses.
Failing To Meet The Standards
If a student has not met the minimum GPA requirement or has not completed the minimum credit hours, one of the following classifications will be assigned: Probation or termination.
Financial Aid Probation
A student who does not achieve the GPA Standard or Semester Progress Standard will be placed on financial aid probation for their next term of enrollment with the understanding that they must meet the GPA Standard and Maximum Time Frame by the end of the probationary term.
Financial Aid Termination
If a student does not meet the GPA Standard and Maximum Time Frame by the end of the probationary term, of if a student does not receive a degree in the maximum time frame allowed, the student's financial aid eligibility is terminated. At this point, a student is not eligible for any aid from the Financial Assistance Office, including student loans.
Reinstatement Options
If financial aid eligibility has been terminated due to failure to meet the GPA Standard, or Maximum Time Frame Standard, students may submit an appeal to explain extenuating circumstances and include any supporting documentation. In addition, students may be able to increase their GPA by enrolling in a course without financial aid. Contact the Financial Assistance Office for more information on financial aid termination appeal options.
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