In practice some do not. For whatever reason, a student who does not make normal progress should first be given an opportunity to overcome initial mistakes, but then a firm order to stop pursuing an unreachable goal may be necessary. The probation and dismissal committee makes recommendations to the dean of the college regarding which students are to be warned, placed on probation, suspended, or finally dismissed. Additionally students may be immediately dismissed if they fail to complete at least one course in a satisfactory manner. To graduate from Central College, a student must earn 120 semester hours of credit and earn a cumulative greade point average of 2.0 or above.
Financial aid is related to academic progress.
A total of eight semesters of financial aid is available to students in good standing. The student placed on contract probation receives financial assistance, however, the second semester on probation is with no financial aid, including loans. Students who are suspended will have financial aid withdrawn and lending agencies notified immediately. The probation and dismissal committee issues a letter of warning to students showing academic difficulty to express concern that unless there is a change in the direction of approach, the student is likely to be in academic jeopardy and, as a result, could possibly lose all financial assistance or ultimately be removed from school. Contract Probation Contract probation is a one-semester grace period in which the student is allowed to continue the course work for one semester following the earning of a grade point average or lower number of credits than specified in the normal progress policy.