Financial aid credit hours cut off?

sk8rmom
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:00:47 +0000

What school is this and have you actually read their SAP policy for yourself (it should be in the undergrad catalog)? The 150% of hours is a federal limit…I checked a dozen or so 4-year public schools in PA, NJ, and NY and none of them deviated from it, even for transfers. Which makes sense…why would they pull federal aid when they don’t have to? Interestingly though, some of the schools specifically stated that, for transfers, only credits that will actually be applied to their degree will count in this tally. If your school has decided to make up their own rules, it’s important to have the exact policy in writing so you know what you’re dealing with…take careful notes in your meetings, check your understanding before you leave and, if possible, get THEM to put it in writing for you!