FINANCIAL AID PROBATION
A probationary period is a designated timeframe during which a student is required to improve their academic performance to retain financial aid.
Probation for Need-Based Financial Aid
- If a student does not meet the minimum GPA requirement, they will be placed on a two-semester probationary period (fall and spring), except for senior students.
- For senior students, if the cumulative GPA falls below 2.7, financial aid will be withdrawn immediately.
- During the probation period, students will be advised individually on the minimum GPA they need to achieve.
- Financial aid will not be continued if the student fails to meet the required GPA for two consecutive semesters.
- If a student’s GPA falls below 2.0, financial aid will be withdrawn without a probationary period.
- Students whose GPA reaches the minimum requirement after losing aid may reapply.
Probation for Merit-Based Awards
- Merit-based awards are maintained for up to 8 semesters as long as the cumulative GPA remains at or above 3.2.
- If a student’s GPA falls below this requirement, they will be given a two-semester probationary period.
- During the probation period, students will be individually advised on the minimum GPA they need to achieve.
- The award will be discontinued if the student fails to meet the required GPA for two consecutive semesters.
- If the GPA is later improved to meet the requirement, students may reapply only for need-based financial aid.
- Students receiving merit-based awards must also actively participate in extracurricular activities and university service.
Probation for Donor-Funded Scholarships
- Each donor scholarship has specific GPA requirements, as outlined in the student’s financial aid award letter.