Developmental Studies Grade Point Average

The federal regulations that govern the Federal financial aid programs now require colleges to calculate a separate Grade Point Average (GPA) for remedial or Developmental Studies coursework. This GPA is separate and different from the Academic Standing GPA that is reflected in the student’s academic record. Students who have not already completed the required Developmental Studies courses must have a Developmental Studies cumulative GPA or an average of 2.0 after attempting 15 hours in Developmental Studies coursework. If, after attempting 15 hours in Developmental Studies courses, the student’s GPA is not a cumulative 2.0, the student’s financial aid will be suspended.

Students whose financial aid is suspended can appeal the suspension through the official appeals process outlined in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards.

This policy does not apply to those students who have completed all the Developmental Studies requirements.