Eligible degrees and certificates

To receive financial aid, you must be working toward an eligible degree or certificate. The Financial Aid Office reviews financial aid recipients' eligibility at the end of each semester.

NOTE: To receive financial aid you must be maintaining satisfactory progress regardless of whether you have previously received financial aid.

Eligible credit hours include

• Credits that apply toward your degree or certificate
• Developmental Education up to a maximum of 30 credits

Credit hours that do not count include:

• Credits not required for the completion of your degree or certificate
• Developmental Education beyond a total of 30 credits
• Credit-by-exam and audited courses
• Adult Basic Education or GED classes

The following certificates are not eligible for funding:

• Automotive Technology Enhanced Skills Certificate
• Building Construction Technology Marketable Skills Award
• Child Development CDA Training Marketable Skills Award
• Academic CDA Training Institutional Certificate

The following certificate programs are not eligible for full funding:

Based on the federal formula for program eligibility these certificate programs are not eligible for full funding. The formula conversion will be applied to determine federal funding entitlements from Title IV programs. The award amount is contingent upon the courses enrolled and the number of hours taken.

Certificate Program	Credit Hours in Program	Credit Hours That FA Can Pay
Accounting Clerk	32	27
Prepress Certificate	28	22
Small Engine Repair	24	19
Marine Engine Repair	24	19
Woodworking	30	26
Film Video Production Mgmt.	24	19
Film Production Video	24	20
Medical Coding Specialist	29	25
Carpentry Specialization	38	33
Professional Accountant	49	26
Online Web	36	28