3797; 4099; eff. 6-16-1997; 24 Ky.R. 2136; 2705; 25 Ky.R. 51; eff. 7-13-1998; 25 Ky.R. 2177; 2577; 2827; eff. 6-7-1999; 749; 1238; eff. 11-12-2002; 36 Ky.R. 1083; 1951; 2033-M; eff. 4-2-2010.)
All Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), KY College Access Program (CAP Grant), Federal Work-Study, TEACH Grant, Federal Perkins Loans and William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford and PLUS Loans
Satisfactory Academic Progress is based on THREE Components:
Qualitative Progress (cumulative grade point average)
Quantitative Progress (hours earned), and
Maximum Time Frame for Degree Completion
A student must maintain satisfactory progress in all three areas whether or not the student received financial aid in the past. Satisfactory progress standards are reviewed at the end of the spring semester. A student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress as defined will not be permitted to receive federal or institutional financial aid.
| Degree Program | Minimum Cumulative GPA |
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| Undergraduate students with 0 - 29 credit hours | 1.70 |
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| Undergraduate students with 30 or more credit hours | 2.00 |
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| Graduate Students | 3.00 |
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A student must successfully complete a minimum of 67% of the credit hours attempted. Successful completion for this purpose is defined as receiving a grade of “D” or better. 107
Example:
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Total Attempted (all years) | Must earn at least 75% |
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| 1st Year | 16 hours | 16 hours | 32 Hours | 32 hours × 67% = 20 hours |
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| 2nd Year | 15 hours | 15 hours | 62 Hours | 62 hours × 67% = 42 hours |
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| 3rd Year | 17 hours | 17 hours | 96 Hours | 96 hours × 75% = 64 hours |
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