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