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1 day of the term. Otherwise, any credit level changes you make may result in probation or cancellation status. ualitative Standards Students receiving Title IV funds must maintain the following cumulative GPA ranges. Minimum Satisfactory Cumulative GPA Ranges 0-5 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0-1.0 6-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7-1.3 10-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0-1.4 15-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2-1.6 20-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4-1.8 25-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6-1.9 30-35+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8-2.0 Maximum Number of Credits The maximum time frame for completion of a degree or certificate is measured by the total number of credits a student earns. This includes transfer credits and all semesters of enrollment (including summer sessions) and applies to each degree or certificate pursued whether or not financial aid was received. Once the maximum number of credits is completed, the federal financial aid eligibility ends. Program . Maximum Credits* Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . variable Associate in Applied Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Associate in Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Associate in Business.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Associate in General Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Associate in Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 *125% Other Progress Issues Effects of Consortium Credits on Satisfactory Progress Consortium credits will count towards Satisfactory Progress requirements. Developmental Courses A maximum of 30 credits of developmental classes (excluding ESL courses) may be counted towards a students minimum-credits-per-academic-year-requirement. However, these credits will not be charged against the total maximum credits allowed. The exact number of allowable developmental credits will be determined by a students academic skill assessment results. If You Change Your Program of Study You must notify the Financial Aid Office in writing if you change your program of study. If you have already attempted 100% of the credits required for graduation in your new program but have not graduated, you will also need to submit an EAP (Educational Academic Plan). Progress Toward Graduation You will be required to have your course progress reviewed to determine what classes are still needed for graduation. This is required once you have completed the number of credit hours for your program of study (example, 64 credits for an Associate in Arts degree). You will be required to complete an Educational Academic Plan with your academic or program advisor. This EAP must list the classes you intend to take each term, starting with the current semester, to the last semester when you will graduate. This EAP cannot include classes needed for transfer into another program or college unless those classes are applicable to your current Arizona Western College degree or certificate. After you turn in your EAP, the Financial Aid Office will not pay for any classes you register for that are not listed on your EAP. For example, if you register for 10 credits from your EAP and a 3 credit class is not listed on your EAP, financial aid will fund you at 3/4 time only for the eligible 10 credits. Your EAP is to be turned in to the Financial Aid Office. Appeal Process A student who has lost financial aid eligibility may appeal. All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships using the Appeal for Financial Aid Reinstatement form and with appropriate documentation. Documentation may include a letter from an AWC counselor, a physician, attorney, social services agency, parole officer, obituary notice, or divorce decree. Extenuating circumstances that may be considered include: personal illness or accident, serious illness or death within immediate family, long-term absence from school, or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the student. The condition or situation must no longer exist, and the student must be able to complete course work successfully or an appeal will not be granted. Results of an appeal include approval, probation, or denial. Incomplete or undocumented appeals will be automatically denied.

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