Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Standards
The Higher Education Act mandated institutions of higher education establish minimum standards of "satisfactory progress" for students receiving financial assistance.
This means that a student must make progress toward obtainment of an appropriate degree or certificate during each term that the student is enrolled. These standards are applicable to all federal, state and institutional aid programs administered by Morehead State University.
To continue to receive financial aid at MSU, a student must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress by completing a minimum number of the total hours attempted, and by also maintaining a minimum GPA.
Graduate students will be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes as long as all of the following requirements are met:
- A student must successfully complete a minimum of 67 percent of the credit hours attempted. Successful completion for this purpose is defined as receiving a "C" or better.
- A student must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- A student has attempted no more than 150% of the number of hours required for his or her degree.