Clock Hour And Credit Hour Conversion
Clock Hour/Credit Hour Conversion Programs
The determination of enrollment status based on per credit hour is, by federal regulations, different for the following programs of study:
- Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660)
- Welding Diploma (D50420)
- Nurse Aide (D45970)
- Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (D35100)
- Carpentry (D35140)
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Facility Maintenance (D50190)
The determination of enrollment status is different because the programs have one or more courses that cannot be used toward a two-year degree program. Enrollment status determination for the above programsis determined by totaling for each course the clock/contact hours a student takes each semester. The total hours are then divided by 30.0 to obtain the converted credits. The converted credits are then used to determine the enrollment status. For a list of converted courses, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Clock Hour Programs
Programs that meet the U.S. Department of Education’s definition of a clock hour program must use clock hours in all facets of administering Title IV aid. Any non-degree program that requires completing clock hours as a requirement for a student to apply for licensure or authorization to practice occupation is considered a clock hour program.
The following program of study is considered clock hour programs:
- Cosmetology Diploma (D55140)