Deficient Hours Accumulated. Maximum Number of Hours Allowed to Complete a Degree. Each student enrolled in a degree program is eligible for financial assistance for a maximum number of hours specific to the completion of the degree. A student who is denied assistance based on the satisfactory academic progress policy may submit a written appeal to the Office of Student Financial Services. The appeal and any supporting documentation must be received by the Office of Student Financial Services within two weeks of the date of the suspension notification letter.
Action taken on a financial aid appeal is final.
Written notification is sent to the student within two weeks of the receipt of the appeal by the Office of Student Financial Services. Students whose appeals are approved will receive a one-time waiver of the requirements, placed on financial aid probation and given the ensuing semester to make up deficiencies and meet the necessary satisfactory academic progress requirements. Special Circumstances Summer Course Work. Summer credits earned either at TU or transferable from another institution into the student's program may be used to meet the credit hours earned requirement. Grades do not transfer.