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A student who loses eligibility because they did not meet the GPA requirement must
bring his/her cumulative GPA up to 2.0, at his/her own expense, before regaining
eligibility. EXAMPLE: Current GPA for the semester in which the student was
placed on suspension was 1.75. The student must bring his/her cumulative GPA up
to 2.0 to regain eligibility for financial aid. Grades achieved in any subsequent
semester and hours transferred in can count toward making up a deficiency.
Students are responsible for notifying the Office of Student Financial Aid and
PROVIDING A COPY of their grades when they believe they have met the
requirements to regain eligibility for Title IV assistance.
Students may use the fast
track semesters to regain eligibility between fall and spring or between spring and
summer semesters. Students may use the summer semesters to regain eligibility between
spring and fall semesters.
TVCC DEPARTMENTAL AND DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Students who lose eligibility for a TVCC departmental or donor scholarship because
they did not meet the minimum hours completion requirement must “make up,” at
their own expense, the number of hours they were deficient for the semester in
which the student was placed on scholarship suspension.
Students who lose eligibility for a TVCC departmental or donor scholarship because
they did not meet the GPA requirement must bring their cumulative GPA up to 2.0,
at their own expense, before regaining eligibility.
Students are responsible for notifying the office of student financial aid and
providing a copy of their grades when they believe they have met the requirements
to regain eligibility for TVCC departmental or donor scholarships. Students may use
the Fast Track semesters to regain eligibility between fall and spring or between
spring and summer semesters. Students may use the summer semesters to regain
eligibility between spring and fall semesters.
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC
PROGRESS (SAP) APPEAL PROCEDURE FOR FEDERAL
AID OR TVCC SCHOLARSHIPS
LACK OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Students placed on financial aid suspension due to lack of SAP may appeal the denial
of financial aid if they have DOCUMENTED EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES.
Students must complete an “Appeal Form – SAP” and submit it along with any
required documentation regarding their situation to the financial aid office.
Conditions that may serve as grounds for an appeal include medical problems with
self or immediate family member, car accident, death in the family, etc.
Documentation of the circumstances must accompany the appeal form. The student
