The Qualitative Standard: The Cumulative GPA Chart
In order to qualify for federal aid, a student must demonstrate academic achievement according to the chart below. Students matriculated into degree programs are evaluated once an academic year at the end of each spring semester; students matriculated into certificate programs are reviewed at the end of each fall and spring semester.
| Total Credits Attempted* |
GPA |
| 0 – 11 |
.00 |
| 12 – 24 |
.50 |
| 25 – 36 |
.75 |
| 37 – 48 |
1.30 |
| 49 – 60 |
1.50 |
| 61 – 75 |
1.70 |
| 76 and above |
2.00 |
*The Total Credits Attempted include all credit-bearing courses including withdrawals, incompletes and failures. The GPA is calculated according to the College’s published academic policies. Note that non-credit-bearing, remedial and ESL courses are not calculated in the cumulative GPA; however, students are limited in receiving federal aid for remedial courses to one academic year, or 30 credits. ESL courses are not included in the 30-credit limitation.