Understanding Repeat Coursework and Aid Eligibility
Federal regulations require financial aid may only be awarded to an undergraduate, graduate, or a professional student once for a previously passed course (i.e., one repetition per class). The University Repeat Policy does not apply to the student when determining if the repeat coursework is eligible for financial aid.
- If a student repeats a course that is not eligible for financial aid, a recalculation of aid is completed to exclude the credits for the repeated course.
- The policy applies whether or not the student received aid for earlier enrollments in the course.
- All repeated courses are counted as attempted units for Satisfactory Academic Progress.
For financial aid purposes, a course is considered “passed” if you earn any grade higher than an F, even if your major or university requires a higher grade to meet academic requirements.
If you retake a course that you previously passed and then receive an F, that F counts as your second attempt for financial aid purposes.
- Passing grades are: A, B, C, D, I, CR (Credit) or Pass
- Non-passing grades are: NC (No Credit), W, WU, F
1st Attempt | 2nd Attempt | 3rd Attempt | Is the 3rd Attempt eligible for aid? | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scenario 1 | D | C- | Enrolled | No |
Scenario 2 | F | D+ | Enrolled | Yes |
Scenario 3 | C | W | Enrolled | Yes |
Scenario 4 | D | F | Enrolled | No |
- The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will adjust your financial aid accordingly and will send you a notification letter regarding the adjustment.
- Adjustments may result in the repayment of aid. You will be notified regarding repayment of aid, if any, owed due to repeated coursework.
- You have the option to change your enrollment, from late registration through Census.
- A financial aid hold may be placed on your account preventing disbursement of all aid and you will be required to meet with a Financial Aid Counselor.
- We will verify your financial aid eligibility after Census, based on your current enrollment. This may reinstate previously adjusted aid.