2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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denied, you may regain your eligibility for financial aid by
enrolling in courses at your own expense and bringing your
cumulative GPA up to a 2.0 or better and your cumulative
Completion Rate to at least 67 percent. This may not apply
to the maximum time frame status.
Other Important Satisfactory Progress Information:
1. The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is
applied to all terms that you are enrolled at SFCC
whether or not you receive financial aid.
2. If you change your major multiple times during your
enrollment at SFCC and this causes your attempts to
exceed the maximum time frame of 150 percent of
the published length of the program including transfer
hours, you will no longer be eligible for financial aid.
This is based on a maximum time frame of 150 percent
and/or three years (six terms) for a full-time student
to complete a two-year degree. Changes in major,
double majors and/or certificates - do not increase
your maximum time frame and may cause you to lose
your eligibility before earning a degree.
3. A grade of I will not affect your GPA in determining
financial aid eligibility. If the I grade is not removed
by the last class day in the next 16-week term, it
reverts to an F grade. Such a grade may contribute to
suspension of financial aid eligibility. A grade of I will
affect your progression within a time frame towards
adequate completion of all college coursework and
the maximum time frame in which you must complete
your educational objective in determining financial aid
eligibility.
4. You may use financial aid to repeat a course in which
an N, D, or F has been earned only if you have not
reached the maximum time frame of 150 percent of the
given program and you are meeting the standards of
academic progress (SAP). You may also use financial
aid ONLY ONCE to repeat a course for credit in which
a grade of C or higher was earned if you are making
SAP. If you elect to improve a grade in a course, the
repeat credit(s) will be included in the total number of
credits when determining enrollment status as well
as the total number of attempts in determining your
quantitative measure of progress.
The Committee’s decision is final and not normally open for
further consideration. However, if your appeal is denied and
you believe your mitigating circumstances warrant a second
look, you may submit a written request for a review of the
appeal to the dean of Student Services.
Exceptions to the Appeals Process - The Financial Aid
Director or designee can waive the appeal process in
certain limited situations. If you reach the 150 percent
of a degree program, but have less than one academic
year to complete your current (final) program of study,
you may continue to receive financial aid at the discretion
of the Financial Aid Director or designee provided you
meet all other standards of progress measurements.
The Financial Aid Director or designee may also refer
you to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. NOTE:
This is a one-time option and does not apply to multiple
associate’s degrees or certificates.
Student Rights and Responsibilities - As a student and
potential recipient of financial aid at SFCC, it is important
that you read and understand the following student rights
and responsibilities pertaining to financial aid.
Student Rights - You have the right to ask:
1. What financial assistance is available, including
information on all federal, state, and institutional
financial aid programs.
2. What the deadlines are for submitting applications for
each of the financial aid programs available.
3. What the cost of attending is and what policies are
on refunds if you drop out.
4. What criteria are used to select financial aid recipients.
5. How the school determines a student’s financial need.
This process includes how costs for tuition and fees,
room and board, travel, books and supplies, personal,
and miscellaneous expenses, etc. are considered in
your budget.
6. What resources (such as expected family contribution,
other financial aid, veterans’ benefits, etc.) are
considered in the calculation of your need.
7. Establish plans to meet your educational and living
expenses in case of delay in receiving financial aid
assistance.
8. Keep informed by reviewing all information sent to you,
as well as by regularly checking your status in Panther
Central.
9. Apply for financial aid early, if you believe you will
need financial assistance.
10. Keep SFCC informed of any changes of address,
name or marital status while you are a student, and
until all loans have been repaid in full.
11. Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
12. How much of your financial need, as determined by
the institution, has been met.
13. To explain the various programs in your aid award
package; to request reconsideration of the award
package made.
14. What portion of the financial aid is a loan, work, or a
grant? If the aid is a loan, you have the right to know
what the interest rate is, the total amount that must
be repaid, and the pay-back provisions including the
length of time you have to repay the loan and when
repayment is to begin.
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