GRADE LEVEL DEFINITION

A student’s eligibility to continue receiving financial aid is defined by grade level restrictions. A student in an eligible program may receive federal student loans for subsequent years. The criteria for eligibility are as follows:

1st Level
Students enrolled in an eligible program are considered 1st Level until they have successfully completed 36 quarter credit units and 30 weeks of courses. Students may progress to a higher level of eligibility after completing these credits.

2nd Level
Students enrolled in an eligible program should progress to the second- year funding, provided that 36 quarter credit units and 30 weeks have been successfully completed. Approved transfer credits may justify progression to the next year.

3rd Level
Students enrolled in an eligible program may progress to the third level after successfully completing 72 quarter credit units and 60 weeks.

Graduate Level
Students enrolled in an eligible program may progress to this level.