Students receiving federal, state and Alma College financial aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress to retain financial aid for subsequent terms.
Policy Requirements
1. Students receiving federal funds must be enrolled at least half time (seven credits).
2. Students receiving Alma College funds must be enrolled full time (13 credits).
3. Your institutional aid and scholarships may be adjusted from year to year. Factors affecting award amounts include academic performance, eligibility from other sources, off-campus residency and other individual circumstances.
4. Full-time students must complete the following number of credits and achieve the cumulative grade point averages indicated after each year of enrollment to continue to receive financial assistance:
Year 1: 25 credits, 1.70 GPA
Year 2: 56 credits, 1.85 GPA
Year 3: 83 credits, 1.90 GPA
Year 4: 110 credits, 1.95 GPA
Year 5: 136 credits, 2.00 GPA
5. If students do not meet the above quantitative and qualitative standards, they are considered to be making unsatisfactory progress and will have their financial aid withdrawn.
6. Records will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. Mitigating circumstances, such as illness, will be considered on an individual basis. Financial aid may be reinstated if students:
- Complete summer school credits sufficient to make up deficient credits and grade points (without aid).
- Complete subsequent terms at Alma College (without aid) or at another institution to make up deficient credits and grade points.
Appeal Procedures
1. Unusual circumstances may be appealed in writing to the Director of Student Financial Assistance.
2. A subsequent appeal may be made to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs.
