Academic Progress

The federal government requires that all full-time students make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate. If a student loses "eligibility because he or she is determined not to be making satisfactory progress, that student will regain eligibility when the school determines that he or she is again meeting its satisfactory progress standards." Academic progress is reviewed at the end of every spring semester. Students who do not make progress during the preceding academic year will be notified in writing.

Quantitative Requirement

Full time undergraduate and graduate students

Financial aid recipients must meet the following minimum standards to receive federal, state and institutional aid:

Academic Level Completed
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior 		Credits Completed
24
48
72
96

Part time undergraduate and graduate students

Financial aid recipients must complete the minimum credits determined by enrollment status for each term:

Enrollment

Half time (6 - 8 credits)
Three quarter time (9 - 11 credits) 		Minimum Required Credits

6 credits
9 credits

Example:
Student enrolls and completes 6 credits in the summer; enrolls in 6 credits in the Fall but only completes 3; and enrolls in and completes 9 in the Spring. This student enrolled in, and received aid for 21 credits but only completed 18 for the year. This student must complete three credits in order to regain eligibility for financial aid.

Qualitative Requirement

In addition to earning a required number of credits each academic year, students must also maintain an academic standing consistent with requirements for graduation from LVC.  The full policy regarding academic standing may be found in the college catalog under Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Procedures or Graduate Program Policies and Procedures.

The academic progress requirement can be appealed for extenuating circumstances such as serious illness or medical condition. Direct a letter of appeal, explaining the situation to:

Kendra Feigert, Director of Financial Aid
Lebanon Valley College
101 N. College Avenue
Annville PA 17003