Many students do not realize that repeating courses can have an adverse effect on their financial aid eligibility.
If a student retakes a course in which they have received a passing grade (D- or higher), the course cannot be counted as part of the student’s course load which determines the students eligibility for state financial aid programs.
However, there are a few exceptions to this rule:
1. A passing grade is received for a course, but a higher grade is necessary to meet the degree requirements. For example, a student receives a grade of “D” in FIN 200, however the program requires that the student has a grade of “C” or higher in order to graduate from that program.
2. A passing grade is received for a course, but a higher grade is necessary to take the next course in the sequence. For example, a student receives a grade of “D” in FIN 201, however the program requires that the student has a grade of “C” or higher in order to take FIN 202.
3. A student must take and pass two associated courses concurrently and a passing grade is received in only one of the courses. For example, Course FIN 200 requires that concurrently take FIN 201 and the student receives a “B” in FIN 200 and an “F” in FIN 201.
4. When a course may be repeated and credit earned toward the degree each time it is taken. For example, a physical education courses.
Students who have questions regarding repeating coursework and maintaining their financial aid eligibility, should review the MCC College Catalog and Student Handbook.
Ramon L. Rodriguez
Financial Aid
11/09/2010 |