Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
Revised 9-13-16
Qualified students can apply for additional money
each year up to a total limit over the course of four
years.
Undergraduate dependent students can borrow up
to $5,500 for the first year up to a total limit of
$31,000 during their time in school. Independent
students can borrow up to $9,500 the first year with
a final total of $57,500.
To qualify, students must submit a FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid) form; have a
financial need as determined by the College; be a
U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident or
eligible non-citizen; be enrolled or plan to attend at
least half-time; and not be in default on any
education loan or owe a refund on an education
grant.
Employment
Employment opportunities under the Federal
College Work-Study Program and other employment
Academic Policies
Academic policies and procedures are periodically
reviewed and are updated. They may change during
the course of an academic year. For further policy
information or updates, see the Student Handbook
or go to the Lamar State College Port Arthur
website, www.lamarpa.edu .
Academic Performance
Academic performance is a measure of a student’s
performance. Student performance is assessed by 1)
grade point average (GPA); and 2) course
completion. Academic performance is calculated
beginning with the first semester that a student
enrolls and all subsequent semesters.
Students are expected to make acceptable scholastic
progress toward their degree objectives. A grade of
‘C’ is the minimum satisfactory grade and a 2.0
grade point average (GPA) constitutes satisfactory
performance.
The levels of academic performance include 1) good
standing, 2) academic probation, and 3) academic
suspension. Students who do not maintain a
minimum GPA of 2.0 will be placed on academic
probation, or academic suspension.
programs of the College are available to students as
part of the financial assistance program.
The College, local businesses and industries provide
a number of part-time jobs which allow students to
earn part or all of these expenses while attending
the College.
Students with Disabilities
The Texas Rehabilitation Commission offers
assistance with tuition and non-refundable fees to
students who have certain disabling conditions,
provided their educational objectives have been
approved by a TRC Counselor. Examples of such
conditions are orthopedic deformities, emotional
disorders, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, etc.
Other services are available to help students with
disabilities become employable. Application for
service should be made at the Texas Rehabilitation
Commission, 5860 Ninth Avenue, Port Arthur,
Texas 77642.
Academic Probation
Students in the following categories at the end of the
Fall or Spring Semesters are placed on Academic
Probation:
•
Freshman students (1-29 semester credit hours
(SCH) work attempted) who have less than a 2.0
but greater than a 1.15 GPA;
•
Sophomore students (30-59 SCH work
attempted) who have less than a 2.0 but greater
than a 1.58 GPA;
•
Other students who have greater than 60 SCH
work attempted and have less than a 2.0 but
greater than a 1.72 GPA.
Suspension
Students with a GPA reflecting “academic
suspension” at the end of the Fall or Spring
Semesters shall be suspended. No first-time college
students shall be suspended at the end of their first
semester of attendance.
Students in the following categories at the end of the
Fall or Spring Semesters are considered to be on
Academic Suspension.
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