Keeping Financial Aid

Students must make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree in order to continue eligibility for federal aid, state aid, and some institutional scholarships.  Students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average and successfully complete the classes needed to graduate within the timeframe allowed by the U.S. Department of Education.

Financial Aid Requirements Beginning Fall 2013
Requirements HOPE Zell Miller Undergraduate
Federal Loans/Grants
Graduate 
Federal Loans/Grants
Requirements Minimum Grade Point Average HOPE 3.0 HOPE GPA1 Zell Miller 3.30 HOPE GPA1 Undergraduate
Federal Loans/Grants
2.0 Overall GPA2
Graduate 
Federal Loans/Grants
3.0 Overall GPA2
Requirements Pace of Progression HOPE 67% or better Zell Miller 67% or better Undergraduate
Federal Loans/Grants
67% or better
Graduate 
Federal Loans/Grants
67% or better
Requirements Maximum Length of Study HOPE 127 hours Zell Miller 127 hours Undergraduate
Federal Loans/Grants
150% of the college level course
hours required for a degree
Graduate 
Federal Loans/Grants
150% of the college level course
hours required for a degree

1. HOPE GPA is a calculation of all attempted coursework after the date of high school graduation. The HOPE GPA calculation does not include dual enrollment credits, AP, or CLEP classes. 

2. Overall GPA is a calculation of all college attempted coursework. The Overall GPA calculation includes dual enrollment credits/classes.