In order to be eligible for Financial Aid at Atlantic Cape Community College you must:
To be eligible for all sources of financial aid, a student must demonstrate "Satisfactory Academic Progress" towards a degree as defined by ACCC Financial Aid Office. This policy is not the same as the Academic Standing Policy governed by college Counseling and Support Services Office. Your entire academic record (all semesters) is evaluated whether or not you had financial aid. The Financial Aid Office will review your academic progress ONCE per year. Below are the requirements to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress:
There are two components determining your academic progress: Credits attempted/Credits Earned and Grade Point Average.
1. To remain in a status of Satisfactory, you must meet the minimum credits earned and minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average.
| Credits Attempted | Completion Rate | Minimum GPA Required |
|---|---|---|
| 3-20 | 25/% | .50 |
| 21-40 | 50% | 1.0 |
| 41-60 | 60% | 1.4 |
| 61-80 | 70% | 1.7 |
| 81-100 | 75% | 2.0 |
| Credits Attempted | Completion Rate | Minimum GPA Required |
|---|---|---|
| 3-24 | 50% | .50 |
| 25-48 | 60% | 1.4 |
| 49-72 | 70% | 1.7 |
| 73-92 | 75% | 2.0 |
Federal regulations restrict the amount of time that financial aid will pay for courses to no longer than 150% of the length of the educational program. Therefore, if the student is enrolled in a 64 credit hour program, the student will not be eligible for financial aid after 96 credit hours attempted. Please note that attempted hour include W grades.
2. If you do not meet the minimum requirements as stated in the tables at the end of the award year, you will receive in writing that you are not maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
3. You may appeal this status if you have extenuating circumstances that prohibited you from meeting the requirements. Appeals are made by our Counseling and Support Services Office. If denied you will lose eligibility for all aid until your progress meets standards again. If appealed, your counselor may restrict your enrollment or place conditions on your grades.
For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 609-343-5082.