(Through summer 2009.)
III. Maximum Time Frame
Credits attempted at SCSU and credits accepted from other institutions are counted for determining this standard. A student who reaches or exceeds the maximum number of credits allowed will have aid terminated at the end of that term. The maximum allowable time frame for a student to complete an academic program without having financial aid terminated is outlined below:
Undergraduate:
180 attempted semester credits
Post-baccalaureate, certificate, or licensure:
53 attempted semester credits
Graduate:
54 attempted semester credits
Doctoral:
84 attempted semester credits
Financial aid will be awarded through the academic term the student reaches the maximum credits attempted. Federal regulations require the university to measure progress toward the completion of a student's academic program regardless of whether the student received financial aid for the terms and credits measured. Students may change majors, add a minor, participate in an internship or program of travel, etc. to enrich their educational program but must do so within the maximum allowable time frame. After you have reached the maximum attempted credits (including accepted transfer credits), you no longer will be eligible to receive financial aid, whether or not you have completed your degree program.
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