FLCC / OFFICE & DEPT. DIRECTORY / FINANCIAL AID


Federal and State Academic Eligibility

Standard of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Determining Eligibility for Federal Aid

In order to receive funding under any of the financial assistance programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act (Federal PELL, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, Federal Stafford Loans, or Federal Parent Loans), a full-time matriculated student must maintain the College's Standards of Progress and receive a degree from the College by the end of six semesters. Exceptions to this policy may be made for students who officially change their degree program or emphasis or who attempt a second degree.

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Standard of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Determining State Aid (TAP and APTS)

Pursuit of Program
Program pursuit must be determined independently from the College's Standards of Progress. Satisfactory program pursuit is defined as receiving a passing or failing grade in a certain percentage of a full-time course load each term an award is received. The percentage increases from 50% of the minimum full-time course load in each term of study in the first year an award is received, to 75% of the minimum full-time course load in each term of study in the second year an award is received, to 100% of the minimum full-time course load in each term thereafter (refer to the table below). Students may not receive more than six (6) semesters of TAP in their pursuit of an Associate's Degree unless they are Educational Opportunity Program students.

Standards of Good Academic Standing
A student must be able to meet the College's Standards of Progress, Pursuit of Program requirements, and the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards to remain eligible to receive State aid. Some of the programs affected are the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Child of Veteran Award, and Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS).