DCB catalog 2020-22

30 General Information Awards The target date for financial aid awards is June 1. However, students must have submitted ALL information needed before awards can be made. Awards are based upon federal appropriations and may be reduced or increased proportionately depending upon the availability of funds and a student’s enrollment status at any time during the academic year. It is not always possible to award students the amount or type of aid which they request or for which they are eligible. Federal regulations make it necessary to combine various forms of aid to best meet the needs of the students. However, students have the right to accept or decline any or all the aid awarded. Students accept or decline their awards through their Campus Connection Account. Admission requirements as stipulated in the college catalog must be met before any funds can be released to the student for payment of fees. AWARDS MAY BE CANCELLED IF THE STUDENT DOES NOT RESPOND; however, if extenuating circumstances prevail, exceptions may be made. Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements To ensure compliance with federal regulations, the following policies governing standards of satisfactory progress for all students attending DCB and requesting federal student financial assistance are effective with the beginning of classes for the academic year. They are as follows: 1. Qualitative Academic Standards Grade Point Average (GPA) a. At the end of each semester, all student GPA’s are evaluated at DCB. In order to meet the GPA average requirements, a student will need to have a cumulative grade point average of the following: Minimum Cumulative GPA Required*: 1st Semester: 1.60 3rd Semester: 2.0 2nd Semester: 1.75 4th semester: 2.0 2. Maximum Time Frame a. Students enrolled at DCB are eligible to receive federal student financial assistance for the maximum number of earned and attempted credits specified below: One-Year Program: 45 credits Two-Year Program: 90 credits These guidelines are approximate and can vary by individual program requirements. 3. Completion of Attempted Credits a. Students who are suspended from DCB for failure to meet the institution’s minimum academic standards are not making satisfactory progress for financial aid purposes. b. To maintain satisfactory academic progress for federal financial aid purposes, undergraduate students must complete a minimum of two- thirds (i.e., 66.67%) of the credits attempted in an academic year and reflect a grade average at the end of each term that is equal to or greater than the College’s Academic minimum requirements. Grades of