Federal regulations require a student to
make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in
order to maintain eligibility for the following financial aid programs:
- Michigan Adult Part Time Grant (MAPTG)
- Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS)
- Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant (MEOG)
- Pell
- Federal Stafford Loans
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Trustee Leadership Scholarship
- Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
- Work Study
You are making satisfactory progress if
you:
- Establish and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA)
of 2.0 or higher after attempting 12 credits (Fresh Start is
not recognized in the financial aid GPA calculation).
- Successfully complete at least 67% of the credits attempted
(credit hours used to calculate financial aid). Successful completion
does not include grades of I, W, U, N (audit), and any numerical
grades of less than 1.0.
Standard of Academic Progress
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67% Completion Rule
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| If You’re Enrolled In Credit(s): |
You Must Successfully Complete Credit(s): |
If You’re Enrolled In Credit(s): |
You Must Successfully Complete Credit(s): |
| 1 |
1 |
11 |
8 |
| 2 |
2 |
12 |
8 |
| 3 |
2 |
13 |
9 |
| 4 |
3 |
14 |
10 |
| 5 |
4 |
15 |
10 |
| 6 |
4 |
16 |
11 |
| 7 |
5 |
17 |
12 |
| 8 |
6 |
18 |
12 |
| 9 |
6 |
19 |
13 |
| 10 |
7 |
20 |
14 |
- Do not exceed the maximum credit hour limit
of 93 credits attempted toward a first associate's degree. The
93 credit maximum applies to all coursework attempted (classes
financed by yourself, other aid sources, and transfer credits
that fulfill area of study requirements). If you are receiving
TIP, you have up to 80 credits of eligibility.
Appeal Process
If you violate the SAP policy, you will
be notified of the nature of the violation and the right to appeal
the decision to the SAP Appeal Committee. If you are
enrolled in a current semester, you will have your refund held
pending the outcome of the appeal. In the event your appeal is
denied, you may be billed for all charges incurred. Excessive course
withdrawals may be grounds for denial of the appeal. If you violate
due to DOCUMENTABLE extenuating circumstances such as medical reasons, you must submit “medical” documentation
completed by a medical professional along with your Statement of
Appeal.
An appeal for reinstatement of TIP funding needs to be approved
within two years of the violation.
Probationary Status
First time violators of SAP are allowed one probationary semester.
Further violations will result in the suspension of financial aid.
If you continue to maintain SAP, the probationary status will continue
until graduation from MCC. Probationary status does not apply if
you have exceeded the maximum credit hour limit.
Financial Aid Suspension
If you violate SAP after your probationary semester, you
will be placed on financial aid suspension. Circumstances that may
warrant an appeal include injury or illness, death of a close relative,
or other DOCUMENTABLE extenuating circumstances.
Maximum Credit Hour Limit
If you have reached the 93 credit hour maximum
you are no longer eligible for financial aid. If you have exceeded
the credit limit while attempting a first degree, your appeal must
include a current
“Plan of Work” form. A “Plan of Work” form
must be completed by an academic advisor identifying only the required
courses needed to complete your degree. If you wish to receive
additional financial aid to pursue a second degree, you must submit
a detailed written request to the Student Financial Services Executive Director. Once
the 80 credit hour maximum has been reached for TIP, you are no
longer eligible for the TIP program (no exceptions).
Financial Aid Termination
Excessive violations of the SAP standards will result in the termination
of your financial aid. In order to appeal and possibly regain
eligibility, you must complete a minimum of six (6) credits hours
at your own expense in courses that are applicable to your program,
and establish an overall 2.0 GPA. An appeal for reinstatement
of TIP funding needs to be approved within two years of the violation.
Loans
Student loan recipients must complete a minimum of six (6) credit
hours each semester they are receiving loan funding. SAP violations
could result in a loss of loan eligibility including any pending
loan disbursements. Please note: approved SAP appeals do not guaranty eligibility
for loan funding.
As part of Mott Community College’s Default
Prevention Policy:
- A student must have an overall GPA
of 2.0 or higher (based on the student’s entire academic
history) to be eligible for loans.
- Academic history for the past 10 years
is a consideration for loan funding regardless of GPA. Excessive
withdrawals, incomplete grades, or adverse grades could result
in denial of loan funding.
Work Study
If you violate the SAP standards, you must cease working immediately
pending the outcome of the appeal. Approved appeals may reinstate
employment.
Repeating a Course
You may repeat a course and receive financial
aid if the original grade is not successful (I, W, U, N, grades
less than 1.0). A grade of “D/1.0” is successful for
financial aid purposes. The practice of repeating courses is not
to be abused or financial aid will be terminated.
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