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150% Rule - Students may attempt a maximum of 150% of
their program's required hours. For a 64-semester hour associate degree,
the student is permitted to attempt 96 credit hours. Upon attaining 96 credits the
student becomes immediately ineligible for Title IV aid. This situation may be appealed.
Completion Rate Requirement - At the end of each semester, the student must have
satisfactorily completed 66.66% attempted hours.
Associate Degree - To be awarded an associate's degree at Joliet
Junior College each student must meet all of the criteria listed under
graduation requirements in the catalogue for that degree.
Attempted Hours - Include all classes that a student receives a grade of "F" (Failed), "W" (Withdraw), "I" (Incomplete), "TE" (Time Extended),
transfer hours and dual credit.
Audit - When a student signs up for a class as an auditor, no
letter grade will be assigned, but the course designated as an audit ("L")
win appear on the students permanent record.
Campus Based Programs (FSEOG) - The FSEOG and Federal Work Study; FWS are called campus-based programs because they are
administered directly by the financial aid office.
Certificates - To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement or a
Certificate of Completion, each student must meet all of the criteria
fisted under graduation requirements in the catalogue for the certificate.
Dependency Status - If you are considered dependent on your
parents, you must report their income and assets as well as your own on
the FAFSA. If
you are independent, you must report only your income and asset
information (and those of your spouse if you are married).
Expected Family Contributions (EFC) - An amount you and your family
are expected
to contribute toward your education. This calculation is determined by the
Department of Education.
Federal Direct Loan Program - A federal loan program administered
by the college with a low interest rate. Students who apply early, demonstrate
financial need, and are enrolled at least half-time may apply for this
loan.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - A
federal grant under campus-based programs that you do not have to repay.
The school sets criteria for awarding the funds. Preference is given to
students who demonstrate need and complete the FAFSA early.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) - The FWS Program provides part-time jobs
for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them
to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. Students must be
enrolled at least half-time.
Financial Aid Probation - When students fail to meet the minimum
standards of progress for any enrolled semester, she/he will be placed on
financial aid probation.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - The federal
application students complete in order to apply for federal and state
financial aid programs.
Full Time - At Joliet Junior College full-time is considered to be
twelve or more semester hours of college credit.
Grade Point Average - Grade point averages are computed by multiplying the
number
of credits earned in a course, times the number of quality points a grade
is
worth. To determine the GPA, add an the quality points together and divide
by the
number of credits attempted. (Example: An "A" in English 101 = 3 credit
hours
times 4 quality points totaling 12 quality points. Now divide 12 quality
points
by 3 credit hours to calculate the GPA for the "A" in English 101. The GPA
for
the course is 4.0). Scale of quality points: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F
= 0
Half Time - At Joliet Junior College half time is considered to be
six to eight semester hours of college credit
Incomplete Grade - An incomplete ("I") grade may be given to a
student who because of illness or other unique circumstances has not been
able to complete a course in a prescribed amount of time. For purposes of
computing the grade point average the ("I") will be computed as an ( "F").
An ("F") grade means the student has failed the course and receives no
credit or quality points for that course.
Pell Grants - A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to
be repaid. Only undergraduate students may qualify. Pell Grants may
provide a foundation of financial aid to which other aid may be added.
Probationary Semester - After the first semester that a student
fails to meet the minimum standards of progress, he she will be placed on
financial aid probation.
Reinstatement Procedures - A student may appeal his or her
financial aid termination status. An appeal form and supporting documentation must
be submitted to the Standards of Progress Appeal Committee. The committee
will review all complete appeal requests. The decision of the Standards of
Progress Appeal Committee is final.
Remedial Courses - Developmental Courses
("0" Level) do not apply toward a degree, but are counted
toward the total number of hours permitted under financial aid.
Repeating Courses - When a course is repeated, the grade given at
the end of the repeated course becomes the official grade. Both grades
will remain on the permanent record, but the second grade is used to
compute the GPA.
Restriction - A restriction is placed on the record of a student
who owes the college money, has been placed on social or academic
probation, or has other obligations. In general the restriction will
prevent the student from transacting any business at the college.
Satisfactory Academic Progress - According to federal and state
guidelines, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order
to be eligible to receive and maintain financial assistance.
Selective Service Registration - If required by law you must
register or arrange to register with the Selective Service in order to
receive federal student aid. This applies to males born on or after
January 1, 1960, are at least 18 years old, are citizens or eligible
non-citizens and are not currently on active duty in the U S Armed Forces.
Special Circumstances - If your family experiences a loss of
income, natural disaster, divorce/separation, change of employment, or a
family death; the financial aid office can re-evaluate your eligibility.
Student Aid Report (SAR) - When your completed application is
received by the processing system, the processor will produce a Student
Aid Report (SAR). Your SAR will report your Expected Family Contribution
(EFC), the number used in determining your eligibility for federal
student aid.
Termination - While on probation, if a student fails to comply with
the financial aid minimum standards of progress for a second consecutive
semester, the student's financial aid will be terminated.
Three Quarter time - At Joliet Junior College three quarters time
is considered to be nine to eleven semester hours of college credit.
Withdrawal Policy - In order to withdraw from a class, a withdrawal must
be processed through the registration office by telephone, online, or in person
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