SAP Criteria 1 And 150 Percent

Federal regulations set the maximum time frame in which a student must complete his/her educational program at 150 percent of the normal length of the educational program using the number of credit hours required to earn the academic credential to compute the 150 percent rate. An HCC student is not eligible for financial aid when the cumulative number of credit hours attempted (whether or not earned toward the student’s current program of study) is greater than 150 percent. This is true whether financial aid was received or the student paid for some classes from his/her resources. All credit hours, including credit transfer from other institutions that are part of the academic transcript are included in the calculation. Once the student reaches the maximum time frame, the student’s eligibility for financial aid ends.

Note: Credits for developmental coursework, not to to exceed 30 credit hours, and credits for previously earned certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees are excluded from attempted credit hours.