A Student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress towards a determined educational goal is the basis for continued receipt of financial aid funds.  West Virginia State University has adopted the following standards by which it monitors financial aid recipients’ academic progress.  These standards ensure the proper distribution of financial assistance to eligible students.  Students, who demonstrate a financial need, are enrolled and making continuous progress in a program leading to a degree are eligible for Title IV, state, and institutional financial aid. 

Grade Point Average Requirement

Bachelor Degree Students

Graduate Degree Students

Graduate Students are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 by the end of each payment period.

Credit Hour Requirement

Bachelor Degree Students

Graduate Degree Students

Graduate Students are expected to maintain 67% completion rate for hours enrolled each payment period.

Maximum Hours Requirement

Based on the federal rule, student may not exceed 1.5 times the maximum number of credit hours required to complete their major degree program.  For example, if one is a chemistry major, the number of credit hours required for a degree is 129 hours.  To calculate the maximum hours one would use the following formula: 129 x 1.5 = 193.5.  With rounding, the student will be eligible for financial aid up to 194 hours.  Once a student exceeds these hours, they will no longer be eligible for any type of financial aid as an undergraduate pursuing a first bachelor degree. 

Second Bachelor's Degree

Students who are pursuing a second degree may be considered for financial aid.  A second undergraduate degree must be obtained within 75 enrolled credit hours.  The enrolled hours limitation for a second degree is measured from the point at which the student earned the initial degree.