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Satisfactory Progress

Satisfactory progress is determined throughout the current semester of enrollment and at the completion of each term. To remain eligible for continuing aid, the student must achieve and maintain satisfactory progress. Satisfactory progress is defined as the maintenance of a semester grade point average (GPA) or cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and the progressive accomplishment of sufficient units. The educational objective must be completed within the allotted time period (see chart below). The student’s academic standing must be consistent with the requirements for graduation (cumulative GPA of 2.0) by the end of their second academic year (60 units). Satisfactory progress is evaluated at the beginning of each semester and must demonstrate positive movement toward the educational objective during the period evaluated.

The minimum percentage of work required is 67% of the units a student has attempted. This is represented by the number of increments completed compared to the maximum time frame allotted for the program. 

Students are no longer eligible for financial aid after completion of the educational objective or when a student has attempted 150% of the units required for their education objective. This means that the student has attempted approximately 90 units (150%X 60 units) for an AA or the number of units required X 150% for a certificate program. 

Exceptions are made to the maximum number of units allowed for English as a Second Language (ESL), revisitorsl students and any professional judgment cases that may arise. Thirty units of revisitorsl course work are allowed in addition to the maximum units required for the AA/AS degree or Certificate. ESL course work beyond the revisitorsl 30 units is also allowable.