Components
The MGA definition of Satisfactory Academic Progress for receiving financial aid includes the following components:
- Grade Point Average Standards -Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative financial aid grade point average (GPA). Financial aid GPA includes all credit hours attempted at MGA and all other hours accepted for credit from previously attended institutions, including learning support and repeat coursework. NOTE: Financial aid GPA may differ from your academic GPA. Also, grades not associated with quality points cannot be used to calculate GPA. They do, however, count as attempted hours.
- PACE Standard (Quantitative) - Students enrolled at MGA must show measurable progress toward earning a degree by successfully completing a minimum of 67% (no rounding) of cumulative credit hours attempted. Grades of A, B, C, D, P and S count as the successful completion of a course. Grades of F, W, WF, FA, I, IP, NR and U do not count as the successful completion of a course. Transfer consortium, repeated, and learning support count as attempted hours.
- PACE Standard (Maximum Time-Frame) - In addition to previously stated standards, student financial aid is available for up to 150% of the number of hours required to complete the specific program of study. Example: If a bachelor’s program requires 120 hours, a student may attempt a maximum of 180 hours before becoming ineligible for financial aid. Students who change majors or degree programs may reach eligibility limits before obtaining a degree. Students who change majors or degree programs should do so early so as not to jeopardize eligibility for student financial aid. Major changes are not considered mitigating circumstances for financial aid appeal purposes.
Students Seeking Subsequent Degrees- Students who already have a degree and are seeking another degree will be given additional time for completion of their new program. Students may not exceed 150% timeframe for both programs. Students exceeding these hours or pursuing a 3rd degree will be placed on suspension and must appeal to have their eligibility determined (students with this circumstance should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid directly).
| PROGRAM |
MAXIMUM ATTEMPTED HOURS ALLOWED |
| Certificates |
150% of the certificate’s required hours |
| First Associate Degree |
90 semester hours or 150% of required hours |
| First Bachelor Degree |
180 semester hours |
| Second Associate Degree |
150 semester hours ( 90+60=150) |
| Second Bachelor Degree |
270 semester hours (180+90=270) |
| Bachelor Degree Seeking Associate Degree |
240 semester hours (180+60=240) |
| Graduate Degree |
150% of the program’s required hours |
| All Other Program of Studies |
Determined based on prior credentials and current program requirements |
*** THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STUDY CANNOT EXTEND BEYOND COMPLETION OF COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM***