Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Student Financial Aid offers the following services to help finance your education at SIUE:

• general information by phone, e-mail, virtually, or in person;
• one-on-one advising on a walk-in basis;
• review for special circumstances (e.g. significant loss of income, death of wage earner, divorce);
• websites at siue.edu/financial-aid and siue.edu/student-employment;
• online Student Job Finder at siue.edu/student-employment;
• online record of required documents and awards offered/paid at siue.edu/cougarnet; and
• short-term loans or emergency assistance for educational expenses.

Planning for University Costs

When you are planning for University costs, it is important to research several factors:

• available financial aid programs and eligibility requirements;
• steps to apply;
• application deadlines;
• cost of tuition and fees and other expenses;
• date payments are due versus date financial aid will be disbursed; and
• student responsibilities related to receiving financial aid.

Grants normally are awarded to students with significant financial need in combination with work-study and loans as part of the financial aid package. The federal Pell and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, as well as the Illinois MAP grant and the Student-to-Student Grant, are awarded based on information provided on the FAFSA. To receive federal, Illinois, or institutional grant assistance, a student must not be in default on any student loan and not owe a refund on any state or federal grant.

Federal Pell Grant

This federally sponsored program is awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program helps students with the most financial need (i.e., eligible for Pell Grant). At SIUE, annual awards are for a maximum $1,400.

Illinois Monetary Award Program

The Monetary Award Program (MAP) provides for full or partial payment of in-state tuition and mandatory fees, based on significant financial need, to Illinois resident undergraduate students enrolled in at least 3 hours during the fall and spring semesters. To be considered, students must submit the FAFSA (or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid) before the MAP deadline and list SIUE as their first-choice institution. Additional information is available from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission at isac.org.

Illinois National Guard Program

Detailed information can be found at the Military and Veteran Services website at siue.edu/military. Members of the Illinois National Guard are eligible to receive a grant for payment of tuition, the general student fee, and the graduation fee for undergraduate or graduate students after one full year of service in the Illinois National Guard as an enlisted person or company grade officer up to the rank of captain. Recipients must maintain good academic standing during the period of the award. For full-year award consideration, candidates should apply to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) by October 1 of the academic year for which assistance is being requested. The application is available online as an interactive application on the ISAC website at isac.org along with complete details of the program. Awards are available for a maximum of 8 full-time semesters for qualified applicants who have completed less than 10 years of active duty Illinois National Guard service. The benefit is extended up to an additional 4 full-time semesters for qualified applicants who have completed ten years or more of active duty Illinois National Guard service; no minimum enrollment is required.

Illinois Veterans Grant

Detailed information can be found at the Military and Veteran Services website at siue.edu/military. Veterans who qualify for the Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG), which covers tuition, and the general student fee, may use it concurrently with GI Bill benefits. This grant is available to graduate or undergraduate students who have at least one full year of full-time active duty in the U.S. armed forces, are honorably discharged, and meet the IVG residency requirements. Any veteran who resided in Illinois within six months before entering the service and returned to Illinois within six months of discharge from the service may be eligible. Student must reside in Illinois unless the student is serving federal active duty service at the time of enrollment in college or residing with a spouse in continued military service who is currently stationed outside of Illinois. Applications and additional information are available at isac.org.

VA Educational Benefits

Detailed information can be found at the Military and Veteran Services website at siue.edu/military. SIUE is approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans Education. Veterans who qualify for the Illinois Veterans Grant (through ISAC) or Illinois National Guard (ISAC) may use this award concurrently with their VA benefits. Veterans do not normally receive VA educational benefits for the grades of W, WP, WF, No Show (NS), No Credit (NC), Audit (AU), and Progress (PR). However, under certain circumstances, the VA may authorize payment of VA benefits for these grades. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for VA benefits. Veterans must meet specific academic progress requirements to remain eligible for VA benefits.

VA benefits are determined by the veteran’s length of active duty in service, number of dependents, enrollment status, “kickers” awarded by the branch of military service in which the veteran served, and other factors. Benefits for non-traditional courses may vary. After registering each term, students receiving VA benefits should report their registration to the Veterans Certification Section of the Records Office by completing a GI Bill Certification Request Form. The GI Bill Certification Request Form can be found online at siue.edu/military and may be turned in through fax or e-mail for convenience. Any change in enrollment after registration should be reported to Veterans Certification as soon as possible. A student who withdraws or leaves SIUE should refer to the registration section of this catalog titled “Withdrawing from the University.”

Illinois Bonus Incentive Grant

Holders of Illinois College Savings Bonds for at least 12 months may be eligible for a non-need based grant if the bond proceeds are used to pay for educational expenses. Grant amounts range from $40 to $440 per $5,000 of compound accreted value at maturity, depending on the maturity of the bond. The program is dependent on funding from the Illinois General Assembly. A bondholder must apply between August 1 and May 30 of the academic year in which the bond was redeemed or in the academic year immediately following the redemption. Funds have not been appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly for this program since the 2011-2012 academic year. Additional information is available from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission at isac.org.

ROTC Scholarships

Both the Air Force and Army ROTC Programs at SIUE offer scholarships to qualified students. The scholarships may pay up to full tuition and the general student fee. Students should contact the appropriate unit for complete information: Army ROTC Program, Founders Hall, Room 3106, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026, (618) 650-2500; Air Force ROTC Program, (314) 977-8311 or afrotc@slu.edu.

MIA/POW Scholarship

Detailed information can be found at the Military and Veteran Services website at siue.edu/military. Dependents of a person who was an Illinois resident at the time he or she entered active duty and has been declared to be a prisoner of war, missing in action, dead as a result of a service-connected disability, or disabled with a 100 percent disability as the result of a service-connected cause as recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the U.S. Department of Defense, may be eligible to receive the MIA/POW Scholarship. This scholarship may be used at public colleges in Illinois and is administered by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.

Other Illinois Grants

Grants also are available to spouses and children of Illinois police or fire officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty, and to spouses and children of state of Illinois Department of Corrections officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Recipients must be enrolled in undergraduate courses at least half-time, or 6 hours, each semester. The awards cover tuition and some fees, and are available for up to 8 semesters. Applications and additional information are available at isac.org.

Student-To-Student Grant

The Student-to-Student (STS) Grant is funded through a voluntary student fee assessed each term. Grants, ranging from $600 to $1,000 per year, are made to students based on financial need. 

Loans are available to SIUE students through federal, state, institutional, and private programs to assist with educational costs. Some loans require financial need, but others are available to students with no financial need.  The Federal Direct Subsidized, Federal Direct Unsubsidized, and Federal PLUS loans require a student to have filed a FAFSA application.

Federal Direct Subsidized Loans

Subsidized federal loans are low-interest loans made to undergraduate students attending at least half-time (minimum 6 hours). Students qualify for a subsidized loan based on financial need. Repayment begins six months after a student graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time. Interest on subsidized loans does not begin accruing until graduation, termination of studies, or a drop below half-time enrollment. Undergraduates may borrow up to $3,500/year as a freshman, $4,500/year as a sophomore, and $5,500/year as a junior or senior. For periods of undergraduate study of less than a year, the amount a student can borrow may be less than noted above. Students enrolled for only one semester in an academic year should see a financial aid advisor to determine how much they can borrow. Most students are limited to borrowing their annual maximum across three terms (fall, spring, summer). The fixed interest rate is determined every July 1.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans

The unsubsidized federal loan program is similar to the subsidized loan program (described above); however, students are not required to have financial need for these loans. Unsubsidized loans are appropriate for students with no financial need or very moderate need. A minimum of $2,000 unsubsidized loan will be offered to students. Independent undergraduates may borrow an additional $4,000-$5,000/year of unsubsidized loan, compared to a dependent student. For students whose financial need (or eligibility for a subsidized loan) is less than the maximum for their class standing, it is possible to receive a federal loan partly based on financial need (subsidized) and partly not based on financial need (unsubsidized). The difference between these two loans is the repayment terms. Repayment for unsubsidized loans can be deferred until after graduation, but the interest begins to accrue while the borrower is in school. The fixed interest rate on an unsubsidized loan is determined every July 1.

Federal PLUS Loan

Federal PLUS loans enable parents with acceptable credit histories to borrow for their student who is enrolled at least half-time and is a dependent student. An eligible parent may borrow the cost of education (as defined by SIUE) minus any estimated financial aid their student may be receiving. The fixed interest rate is determined every July 1. Parents may defer repayment of the PLUS loan until the student begins repayment; however, interest begins to accrue upon disbursement of the loan. The student must have a FAFSA on file for the parent to be eligible to apply for the PLUS loan.

Alternative Loans

Alternative loans, also called private loans, are offered by lending institutions as an additional source of funds for higher education. We encourage you to pursue Federal Direct Stafford Loans before seeking Alternative Loans. These loans are not part of the federal government loan programs, but they are good options after other financial aid sources have been exhausted. Interest rates vary from lender to lender.

Detailed information can be found at the Office of Military and Veteran Services website at siue.edu/military. SIUE is approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans Education. Veterans who qualify for the Illinois Veterans Grant (through ISAC) may use this award concurrently with their VA benefits. Veterans do not normally receive VA educational benefits for the grades of W, WP, WF, No Show (NS), No Credit (NC), Audit (AU), and Progress (PR). However, under certain circumstances, the VA may authorize payment of VA benefits for these grades. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for VA benefits. Veterans must meet specific academic progress requirements to remain eligible for VA benefits. Veterans applying for VA benefits may obtain the necessary application forms from the Veterans Affairs Regional Office or from SIUE’s Veterans Certification Section, Records, Room 1207, Rendleman Hall. These forms, along with a copy of the Veteran’s DD-214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces) and certified proof of any dependents, such as marriage certificate or birth certificates of children, should be provided to Veterans Certification. This office in turn will complete the enrollment certification and mail it with the application to the Veterans Affairs Regional Office. Veterans who experience any changes in dependent status after receiving benefits must immediately notify the Veterans Administration Regional Office.

VA benefits are determined by the veteran’s length of active duty in service, number of dependents, enrollment status, “kickers” awarded by the branch of military service in which the veteran served, and other factors. Benefits for non-traditional courses may vary. Students attending courses that meet in nontraditional formats should contact the Veterans Certification Section, Records, Room 1207, Rendleman Hall. After registering each term, students receiving VA benefits should report their registration to the Veterans Certification Section of the Records Office by completing a GI Bill Certification Request Form. Any change in enrollment after registration should be reported to Veterans Certification as soon as possible. A student who withdraws or leaves SIUE should refer to the registration section of this catalog titled “Withdrawing from the University.”

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(c), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending fro VA. 

SIUE will not: 

• Prevent the student's enrollment
• Assess a late penalty fee to the student
• Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding
• Deny the student access to any resource (access to classes, libraries or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution 

However, to qualify for this provision, such a student may be required to:

• Produce the VA Certification of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class
• Provide a written request to be certified 
• Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies

Part-time student employment is available at SIUE under both the regular student employment program and the Federal Work-Study program. SIUE also helps students find off-campus employment through the Job Locator Program.

Student Employment

SIUE offers a broad range of part-time student work opportunities in almost every phase of university operation or service. Many positions are in the clerical, maintenance, or food service areas, and many challenging positions help develop the administrative, research, or technical skills of students. Students work up to 28 hours per week as class schedules permit.  Students on F-1 or J-1 Visa's are prohibited from working more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session during Fall and Spring semesters, but may work up to 28 hours during Summer semester. Generally, students begin working at the state minimum wage and receive increases as total accumulated hours increase. Available jobs are listed online in the Student Job Finder at siue.edu/student-employment. Students apply for jobs via the Internet.

Federal Work-Study Program

The Federal Work-Study Program is designed to help students with financial need to secure employment and help defray costs. Students who qualify are awarded federal funds (dependent upon available funding) that pay part of their wages; the unit in which they work pays the remainder. Federal Work-Study eligibility is awarded as part of a package of scholarships, grants, and/or loans. Students must complete a FAFSA and indicate on their FAFSA they are interested in Federal Work-Study.

Job Locator and Development Program

The Job Locator and Development Program helps students seeking part-time jobs with employers in the communities surrounding SIUE. Designed to place SIUE students in part-time jobs related to their career and academic interests, the Job Locator Program provides financial assistance and job experience to students. Enrolled students may participate in the Job Locator Program. Employment opportunities are found online in the Student Job Finder at siue.edu/student-employment.

University funds provide scholarships that are awarded to students with good academic records and, sometimes, financial need. Go to the scholarship website at siue.academicworks.com to see a list of all university scholarship offerings and how to apply for each, or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for details. Scholarships, like grants, need not be repaid.

Meridian Scholars Program

• New freshman undergraduates only
• Admission to the University by December 1 required
• Deadline for application: December 1
• Value: in-state tuition, fees, on-campus room and board for eight semesters
• Selection based on exceptional academic record, leadership qualities, and interview; preference for AP and honors course credit in high school
• Cumulative 3.5 high school GPA (4.0 scale)
• Admission to Honors Scholars Program, Undergraduate Research Academy projects and other academic opportunities

Cougar Pride Scholarships

• Admission to the University by December 1 (March 1 for transfer students)
• Through a competitive process, up to $4,000 awarded annually as funding is available
• Freshmen must have either a cumulative 3.0 high school GPA (4.0 scale)
• Transfer students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA with minimum 24 semester hours in coursework that is transferable to SIUE or an associate degree
• Award is good for up to eight semesters; students must complete 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a 2.9 cumulative GPA

Johnetta Haley Scholarships

• Admission to the University by December 1 (March 1 for transfer students)
• Through a competitive process, $2,000 awarded annually as funding is available
• Freshmen must have either a cumulative 3.0 high school GPA (4.0 scale)
• Transfer students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA in at least 24 semester hours in coursework that is transferable to SIUE or an associate degree
• For students from underrepresented backgrounds planning on careers in nursing, engineering, sciences, or teacher education; all persons are encouraged to apply
• Award is good for up to eight semesters; students must complete 12 credit hours per semester, 12 hours of volunteer service each semester, and maintain a 2.9 cumulative GPA

AIM High Grant

• Newly admitted freshmen entering the fall semester; admission to the University by December 1 
• FAFSA on file; preferential consideration is given to students completing the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1
• Freshmen must have a 2.75 high school GPA or higher
• Eligibility requirements must be in accordance with requirements set by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission listed online
• Awarded $2,500 per academic year as funding is available

SIUE Commitment

• Incoming freshmen or transfer students with family income less than $113,575 and assets less than $50,000 based on submitted FAFSA. (Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid can be used in lieu of the FAFSA for noncitizen students and transgendered students who meet the RISE Act criteria.) The admissions application and submitted FAFSA will be used to determine eligibility for this award. 
• Independent students who are not Pell eligible will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Must be an Illinois resident.
• Must be enrolled in a full time bachelor's program. Award is valid for eight semesters. Pharmacy students may be eligible at the undergraduate rate. 
• SIUE will cover tuition, mandatory and course specific fees if a student qualifies.  Award will close the gap after utilizing financial aid from all federal, state, and institutional sources including merit-based scholarships. 

Athletics Scholarships

SIUE offers scholarships to talented athletes in accord with National Collegiate Athletic Association rules and procedures. For information, contact the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Box 1129, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1129.

ROTC Scholarships

Both the Air Force and Army ROTC Programs at SIUE offer scholarships to qualified students. The scholarships may pay up to full tuition and the general student fee. Students should contact the appropriate unit for complete information: Army ROTC Program, Founders Hall, Room 3106, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026, (618) 650-2500; Air Force ROTC Program, (314) 977-8311 or afrotc@slu.edu.

International Opportunities

International GEO

This is not a scholarship, but a tuition rate for qualified undergraduate, transfer and graduate international students. Students with this award will pay 1.2 times the in-state tuition rate instead of the 2.5 times normally assessed for international students. This award does not apply to fees, room, board, or any other charges. Students are eligible for this award based upon their academic credentials and will be notified by the Office of International Admissions at the time of admission. Students who maintain good academic standing and continue to make appropriate progress toward a degree may receive the award until degree completion, as long as funding is available.

International Legacy

This is not a scholarship, but a tuition rate for undergraduate international students with alumni connections to SIUE (verified parent, grandparent, sibling, step-parent or guardian). Students with this award will pay the in-state tuition rate instead of the normal 2.5 times assessed as an international tuition rate. This award does not apply to fees, room, board, or any other charges. Students should contact the Office of International Admissions, Rendleman Hall Room 2120, Campus Box 1600, Edwardsville, IL 62026, (618)650-3705 or intladm@siue.edu for complete information.

Illinois resident students may be eligible for scholarships administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Applications and information about these programs are available from ISAC by calling 1-800-899-ISAC or online at isac.org. The number of scholarships, and individual dollar amounts awarded, are subject to sufficient annual appropriations by the Illinois General Assembly and the governor.

Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship

Students (of African-American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American origin) planning to become preschool, elementary, or secondary school teachers may qualify for up to $5,000 per year as part of the Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program to pay for tuition, fees, and room and board, or commuter allowances, if applicable. As part of the application process, the applicant must agree to the terms and conditions in the application’s Teaching Agreement/Promissory Note. Recipients of this scholarship must teach in Illinois. If this teaching obligation is not fulfilled, the scholarship converts to a loan, and the recipient must repay the entire amount plus interest. The Teacher Education Scholarship Program’s application, which must be submitted each academic year in order to apply for the Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship program, is available online as an interactive application at isac.org. For priority consideration, a complete application must be received at ISAC on or before March 1 preceding the academic year for which the applicant is applying. For persons who are unable to apply electronically, and who receive ISAC approval for an alternate means of applying, the application received date will be based on the U.S. Postal Service postmark date.

Illinois Special Education Teacher Waiver Program

Teachers or academically talented students pursuing a career in special education as public, private, or parochial preschool, elementary, or secondary school teachers in Illinois may be eligible for the Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program. This program will exempt such persons from paying tuition and mandatory fees at an eligible institution for up to four calendar years. Recipients of this scholarship must teach in Illinois. If this teaching commitment is not fulfilled, the scholarship converts to a loan, and the recipient must repay the entire amount plus interest. To apply, an Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Application must be obtained by requesting it from ISAC. See isac.org for contact information. Submit a complete application to ISAC’s Deerfield office postmarked on or before March 1 immediately preceding the initial academic year for which the tuition waiver is requested. Once eligible for the program, applicants need not reapply for consideration for additional years. Those who are eligible for the Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver will receive a notice of eligibility by July 1.

Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois (Illinois Scholars Program)

Created in 1988 by the award-winning teachers of the Golden Apple Foundation, the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program recruits and prepares bright and talented high school graduates who represent a rich ethnic diversity, for successful teaching careers in high-need schools throughout Illinois, and provides scholarships to students pursuing teaching degrees. The Golden Apple Foundation is a not-for-profit organization based in Chicago. The foundation promotes excellence in Pre-K through 12 education through the work of excellent teachers. Golden Apple Scholars receive mentoring support from outstanding, award-winning teachers who are part of the Golden Apple network. In exchange for successful completion of undergraduate college and a commitment to teach for five years in an Illinois school of need, scholars receive financial assistance for four years to attend one of the 54 public and private universities across the state and to take part in summer programs that include teaching internships and enhanced teacher preparation. To apply, students must be nominated to be a Golden Apple Scholar of Illinois by a teacher, counselor, principal, or other non-family adult. Students also may nominate themselves. For more information about how to apply, go to isac.org.

Merit Recognition Scholarship (MRS) Program

Students who ranked in the top five percent of their high school class at the end of their third semester before graduation, or scored among the top five percent of scores in the ACT, SAT I or Prairie State Achievement Exam, may be eligible to receive $1,000 from the Merit Recognition Scholarship (MRS) Program. This one-time, non-renewable scholarship can be used to help pay for tuition, fees, or other educational expenses at any approved Illinois institution or one of the nation’s four approved Military Science Academies. There is no student application to complete for the MRS Program; high school counselors submit information to ISAC for the selection process. (Note: There is no monetary value at this time as this scholarship has not been funded since 2004-2005; scholastic recognition continues).

MIA/POW Scholarship

Detailed information can be found at the Office of Veteran Services website at siue.edu/veterans. Dependents of a person who was an Illinois resident at the time he or she entered active duty and has been declared to be a prisoner of war, missing in action, dead as a result of a service-connected disability, or disabled with a 100 percent disability as the result of a service-connected cause as recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the U.S. Department of Defense, may be eligible to receive the MIA/POW Scholarship. This scholarship may be used at public colleges in Illinois and is administered by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.

Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Scholarship Program

For students who work or have worked in early childhood education and seek additional credentials and/or a degree in early childhood education. The program was created to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators by encouraging the pursuit of credentials and advancement of already-held degrees in early childhood education. Recipients of the scholarship are expected to continue or return to teaching or direct services in the early childhood care and education field in Illinois after they complete their program of study. The scholarship will cover the applicant's total cost of attendance for an academic year (including summer) after other financial aid received. Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA for the same academic year.  Visit isac.org for application and additional information.

Other Scholarships

In addition to considering the scholarships listed, students may wish to contact their major departments or school/college at SIUE to determine whether funds are available. Also, students should check the Internet for scholarship information, consult the student newspaper for notices about scholarships provided by campus organizations, check with their employers or their parents’ employers for scholarship opportunities, or go to their local libraries for information. For institutional scholarships, visit siue.academicworks.com. The Office of Student Financial Aid’s website, siue.edu/financial-aid, also contains several links for free, reputable scholarship search services, as does isac.org. Beware of scholarship scams, and never pay for a scholarship search.

United States Department of Education regulations, Illinois Student Assistance Commission rules, and University policy require a student applying for and/or receiving Federal, State, and University financial assistance to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in order to receive these funds. Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress regardless of whether the student has previously received aid. The standards must be cumulative, and as such, all prior terms of attendance are included in the evaluation, per Federal, State, and University regulations. Students who have been academically suspended from the University are also suspended from financial aid and, if allowed to re-enroll, must submit a financial aid appeal or achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress standards without the benefit of financial aid.

Purpose

 The intent of this policy is to 1) ensure that students using financial aid programs are demonstrating responsible use of public funds in pursuit of their educational goals; 2) set standards for monitoring all financial aid recipients' course completion rates each term; and 3) give students whose progress does not meet the standards of this policy at least one term of financial aid on a warning basis in which to improve their academic progress.

Definitions

1.      Attempted course - A course which remains on the student's record after Census.

2.      Completed course/earned credit - A course in which a grade of A, B, C, D, or P was received. Withdrawals (WP, WE, WF, W, WR, and UW), progress grades (PR), no credits, no grades (NG), blank grades, incomplete grades (I), audits (AU), and failures (E, F) are not considered "earned credit" for meeting progress requirements.

3.      Developmental course - Course with the prefix of "AD" or numbered "0XX" (not 100 level skills courses).

4.      Financial aid - Federal Title IV programs, plus the State and institutional programs listed below.

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work Study
• Federal TEACH Grant
• William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized)
• William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan (Parent or Graduate)
• Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP)
• Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program, MTI Scholarship Program
• AIM HIGH Grant
• SIUE Foundation Grant
• SIUE Foundation Loan
• SIUE Regular Student Employment
• SIUE Scholarships
• SIUE Grants
• SIUE Student-to-Student Grant
• SIUE Tuition Waiver (except employee waivers)

5.      Financial Aid Warning - A status assigned to a student who has been identified as not meeting one or more standards in this policy but who can continue to receive financial aid.

If at the end of the Warning term, a student has achieved a cumulative completion rate greater than or equal to 67 percent and the cumulative GPA is greater than or equal to 2.00, the student will be considered to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid purposes.

If at the end of the Warning term, a student has not achieved a cumulative completion rate of greater than or equal to 67 percent and/or the cumulative GPA is not greater than or equal to 2.00, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Termination.

6.      Financial Aid Termination - The point at which a student is no longer eligible to receive financial aid as defined in this policy; normally, this is following an unsuccessful term of Warning or Probation.

7.      Financial Aid Probation - A status assigned to a student who fails to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress, has successfully appealed that decision, and has eligibility for financial aid restored.

If at the end of the Probation term, a student has achieved a cumulative completion rate greater than or equal to 67 percent and the cumulative GPA is greater than or equal to 2.00, the student will be considered to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid purposes and full financial aid is restored.

If at the end of the Probation term, a student has not achieved the required cumulative rate, but the term satisfies the Academic Plan, the student will stay on Probation as the term progress contributes to the cumulative progress.

If at the end of the Probation term, both the cumulative and term requirements are not met according to the approved Academic Plan, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Termination.

8.      Incomplete - A grade of "I" received for an attempted course in which a student did not complete all work required for the course during the term and has permission of the instructor to do so within a specified time period. The student receives no credit until the course is completed. Incomplete hours, as defined by Registrar policy, are included as 'not earned' hours in completion rate calculations.

9.      Maximum timeframe - Time limit set for receipt of financial aid that is specific to a student's program of study. Federal law defines this limit as 150 percent of published program length.

10.  Repeat Course - A course that has been previously attempted. Only the most current grade is included in the GPA calculations. All attempts are included in the completion rate calculations. Per Registrar policy, you may only repeat a course 3 times. After the fourth course attempt, you will be restricted from registering for the class again.

11.  Satisfactory Academic Progress/Satisfactory Progress - Completion of courses and achieving a cumulative GPA which meet the standards defined in this policy.

12.  Transfer credit - Course accepted for credit at SIUE from another institution. Accepted transfer hours are not included in cumulative GPA calculations, but are included in cumulative completion rate calculations.

Authority

The Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended and final regulations set by the United States Department of Education (34CFR668.16) require that institutions of higher education establish reasonable standards of satisfactory academic progress as a condition of continuing eligibility for Federal aid programs. Nothing in this policy shall be construed as an exemption from the requirements of any other Federal or State agency, or other granting or governing authority that apply to a student or to the financial assistance the student receives, nor does this policy limit the authority of the Office of Student Financial Aid Director when taking responsible action to eliminate fraud or abuse in these programs.

Satisfactory Progress Standards 

To remain eligible to receive financial aid students must:

• complete courses at an overall rate which will ensure graduation within the maximum timeframe (67 percent - not rounded);
• complete developmental and incomplete courses in a timely manner (67 percent - not rounded);
• graduate within the maximum timeframe (150 percent) specific to their degree programs;
• maintain academic standing, usually a specific term and cumulative grade point average, consistent with SIUE academic policy.

Satisfactory Academic Progress is checked at the end of each academic term.

Maximum Timeframe - To retain financial aid eligibility, a student must complete the degree program within 150 percent of the published program length. Attempted hours for this purpose include regular course hours, as well as accepted transfer credit. Once the maximum timeframe has been reached, the student is ineligible for financial aid unless additional time to complete the degree is approved through appeal. Developmental hours are eliminated from the timeframe limit; while they may be required, they do not contribute to the hours required for a degree.

Overall Cumulative Completion Rate - Completion rates reflect the rate at which students earn credit for courses attempted (for example, a student earning credit for 9 of 12 attempted hours would have a 75 percent completion rate). A student must complete at least 67 percent of the attempted hours. This percent is not rounded up or down. A student's attempted hours are determined by the official enrollment status at Census for a given term or class. Accepted transfer hours are included in the cumulative completion rate calculations as both earned and attempted hours.

Developmental Course Completion - Students taking developmental courses are eligible to receive financial aid for the first thirty hours of developmental classes attempted.

Developmental courses are not included in GPA calculations, but must be included in the same 67 percent cumulative completion rate as other courses.

Grade Point Average - Students must meet the University's policy on academic standing, grades, and grade point average as defined by the Registrar. Accepted transfer hours are not included in the cumulative GPA calculations.

Notification of Financial Aid Warning or Termination

 The Office of Student Financial Aid will post on CougarNet the status of any student who is placed on financial aid Warning or financial aid Termination. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor current standing on CougarNet.

The Office Student Financial Aid will send a Warning email to any student who is put on financial aid Warning or a Termination letter to any student who is no longer eligible for financial aid. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain current addresses with the Office of the Registrar.

Reinstatement

A student may have their financial aid eligibility reinstate by the appropriate process listed below:

1.      Reinstatement through Appeal of Termination Related to Satisfactory Academic Progress - A student who does not meet the undergraduate or graduate overall completion rates and GPA specified in this policy will be put on Warning for one term following identification of unsatisfactory progress. If, at the end of the Warning term, satisfactory academic progress has not been reached, the student is terminated from receiving financial aid.

The student may appeal termination of financial aid eligibility on the basis of: personal injury or illness, the death of a relative, or other special circumstance (see Appeal form). The appeal must be in writing on the appropriate form and be accompanied by a graduation plan prepared by the student's academic advisor, a letter from the student explaining the circumstances beyond the student's control that caused the semesters of unsatisfactory performance, and third party supporting documentation.

Once all of the documentation has been received, the appeal is forwarded to the Financial Aid Appeal Committee for review. The committee is comprised of at least three faculty and/or staff members familiar with SIUE academic policy. The committee considers appeals in a timely manner and reviews only the written record. The Director of Student Financial Aid may also review appeals without the committee on occasion.

If the appeal is approved, financial aid is reinstated for one semester on a probationary basis. If academic plan requirements are met during the probationary term, the student may remain on probation until the cumulative 67 percent completion rate and 2.00 GPA have been achieved, at which time the student would be back in good standing.

If the appeal is denied, a student may request a review of the decision. This request must include additional information/documentation that was not included in the original appeal. If the request is denied by the committee, the student may request a second review of denied appeal to be evaluated by the Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management. A decision rendered by the Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management is considered final.

2.      Reinstatement through Appeal of Termination related to Maximum TimeFrame - If a student reaches the 150 percent maximum timeframe but has not received a degree, the student must appeal on the appropriate form and provide a transcript and graduation plan that have been completed by the academic advisor. The advisor will mark classes the student has completed that are not applicable to the current major. The applicable hours are recalculated, and if the new total is below the 150 percent maximum hours allowed by Federal law, the student will be allowed to receive financial aid on probation for one or more specified terms until the degree is completed.

3.      Reinstatement of a Student with Grade Changes - The student must notify the Office of Student Financial Aid of any grade changes, including grades posted for incomplete courses. The student may regain eligibility should these changes result in satisfactory progress.

4.      Reinstatement by Achievement - Students who have been suspended from financial aid (including students who have lost financial aid eligibility due to academic suspension) may seek reinstatement by achieving, without the benefit of the aid from which the student has been suspended, both the cumulative 67 percent completion rate and cumulative 2.00 GPA required. Reinstatement may be requested for the term after the minimum cumulative standards are met.

Installment Payment Plan

Students may pay in full their tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan charges by the first payment due date for the semester or may choose to follow the installment payment plan. The University automatically enrolls students in the installment payment plan if tuition, fees, housing and meal plan charges are not paid in full by the first day of class for the semester. The Office of the Bursar charges a fee per semester for use of the Installment Payment Plan. For details about the plan, visit siue.edu/bursar.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

To access the Gainful Employment Disclosure Statement for the gainful employment program at SIUE, go to siue.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/list-feed/index.shtml and click on the disclosure links.