Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog enrolled for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate , ( 3 ) making satisfactory academic progress
toward completion of a chosen program of study , and ( 4 ) in need of financial aid as determined by the federal methodology needs analysis system . Students who have already earned a bachelor ' s degree are not eligible for Federal , State , or University Grants / Scholarships .
Ineligibility for Financial Aid
A . Any student who fails to meet satisfactory academic progress and cumulative grade point average requirements will be ineligible for future financial aid . A student who has become
ineligible for financial aid will be notified in writing by the financial aid office at the end of the fall or spring semester .
B . Students on academic probation may be eligible to receive financial aid IF they meet satisfactory academic progress requirements .
C . Non-Matriculated students ( students not accepted in a degree-seeking program at the University ) are ineligible for federal , state , and institutional financial aid . They may borrow private student loans to finance their course costs .
Students may still enroll without financial aid if they do not qualify for financial aid because of satisfactory academic progress issues .
“ Never Began Attendance ” Students who never began attendance in any classes are not eligible for federal Title IV funds . If a financial aid disbursement was made prior to determining that the student never began attendance , funds must be returned to the Department of Education .
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Students who faced mitigating circumstances that may have affected their academic progress may appeal an academic progress decision . Mitigating circumstances include experiencing a serious illness or accident ; the death , accident , or serious illness of your immediate family member ; or other mitigating circumstances beyond your control . Poor time management , feeling “ unprepared for school ” or other circumstances that are in a student ’ s control will not be accepted as mitigating circumstances . To appeal a satisfactory academic progress decision , a student must complete the Financial Aid Academic Progress Appeal Form , provide acceptable supporting documentation , and complete all required steps outlined on the form .
If a student ’ s appeal is approved , the student may be required to develop ( with designated university staff ) and follow an academic plan and successfully complete courses with a grade of C or better to continue receiving student aid . Failure to follow the academic plan and successfully complete all registered courses during the semester of appeal , will result in the student having to successfully complete future courses without any financial aid support until all academic standards are met as described in this policy . Successful completion means receiving a grade of A , B or C . Withdrawals , incompletes and audits do not count as a successful completion grade .
If a student ’ s academic progress appeal is approved and an academic plan is developed , then the student may receive financial aid on a probationary status ( for either one semester or one year as determined by the appeals committee ) until satisfactory academic progress criteria is met .
Regaining Financial Aid Eligibility If a student does not meet satisfactory academic progress requirements and chooses to enroll at the University without financial aid assistance , academic progress will be checked again at the end of that term of enrollment . At that time , if the progress requirements are met , the student ’ s financial aid eligibility will be reinstated for subsequent semesters . Institutionally administered grants and
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