ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AID

A student must be registered for at least six semester hours in the fall or spring to be considered a half-time student during one of those terms. Enrollment as an auditor does not establish eligibility for financial aid, and courses audited will not be counted in determining a student’s status. A student who has completed all the requirements for the degree is no longer eligible for financial aid.

A student must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress in order to maintain eligibility for financial aid. Satisfactory academic progress with regard to the Master of Divinity program is defined as being a student in good standing (See page 16) in an academic program that can be completed in a period of four-five years, exclusive of internship. A full-time student in the Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts, or Master of Sacred Theology program must be in good standing and able to complete the degree program in a period of three academic years.

If a student is not in good standing for one term, but still shows that the academic program can be completed in the required period of time, financial aid may continue for another term. If the faculty permits a student to remain after a second term on academic probation, aid may continue for an additional term. A student permitted to remain beyond this point will be required to reestablish good academic standing and show satisfactory academic progress toward the degree before receiving any additional financial aid. A student’s academic progress will be reviewed at the end of each academic term.

Students who are required to register with Selective Service and fail to do so are ineligible to receive federal aid.

Certain students are randomly selected for verification. These students will be notified by the Director of Financial Aid and given the necessary forms to complete. Financial aid will not be finalized until all requested documentation is received.