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Maintaining Eligibility


Students must maintain academic satisfactory academic program in order to remain eligible for all forms of student aid.  Federal guidelines that govern students’ ability to maintain their eligibility aid are set forth by the U.S. Department of Education.  These standards may or may not align with the College’s academic standards of progress to remain in enrolled at the College.  The College reviews students’ academic record annually (end of summer term August) to determine eligibility to maintain aid eligibility.  Students’ entire Broward College and records from other institutions will be reviewed at this point, regardless of how many semesters attended or credit hours earned.  Student must meet ALL review points at the time of review in order to pass Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
 
 
 
  • Qualitative Measure (Grade Point Average)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

  • Quantitative Measure 1 (Pace to Completion)

Complete 67% or greater of hours attempted versus hours earned.

  • Quantitative Measure 2 (Maximum timeframe of to complete a two-year degree program)

150% of the prescribed time to complete a degree equivalent to 3 year full-time (fall and winter enrollment and excluding remedial credits)

 
 
Note:  Effective July 1, 2012, students can only receive 12 full-time semesters of a Pell award to earn a bachelors degree.
Click here to view Broward College's complete SAP Policy.
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Broward College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, genetic information, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Denese Edsall, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, 6400 NW 6th Way, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33309, (954) 201-7502, dedsall@broward.edu