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Maintaining Financial Aid Eligibility
The various federal and state regulations governing student financial assistance programs require that an institution develop a standard to measure students’ reasonable progress towards a degree objective – Satisfactory Academic Progress. Academic progress is reviewed at the conclusion of each term. Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress will result in the denial or cancellation of your financial aid.
The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid may administratively grant one probationary semester of assistance for students whose academic progress has changed to “not in good standing” at the conclusion of their first semester of enrollment at UH. The following qualitative and quantitative standards MUST be met to remain eligible for aid and retain financial aid at the university. Certain programs, including the Texas Grant and B-on-Time Loan, may have higher standards than those listed below.
Qualitative Measures of Academic Progress
The minimum cumulative UH grade point average for undergraduate students is 2.00. The minimum cumulative UH grade point average for graduate students is 3.00. When a student applies and is accepted to graduate school, the student's satisfactory academic progress will be measured according to graduate student classification.
Quantitative Measures of Academic Progress
The Financial Aid Office determines the number of hours a student must complete by the end of each enrollment period based on the student's total registered hours during Fall, Spring and Summer at UH. Summer will be considered part of the total hours of the current academic year. Students are required to complete 75% of the courses in which they enroll for that semester.
| Classification | Cumulative GPA | Ratio of Passed Hours to Attempted Hours | Total Maximum Attempted Hours (Including Transfer Credits) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Minimum 2.00 | 75% | 190 Credit Hours |
| Graduate | Minimum 3.00 | 75% | 100 Hours Beyond Bachelor's Degree |
| Law | Minimum 2.00 | 75% | 100 Hours Beyond Bachelor's Degree |
| Optometry | Minimum 2.00 | 75% | 200 Hours Beyond Bachelor's Degree |
| Pharmacy | Minimum 2.00 | 75% | 100 Hours Beyond Bachelor's Degree |
| Post Baccalaureate | Minimum 2.00 | 75% | 100 Hours Beyond First Bachelor's Degree |
NOTE: Hours passed DO NOT include grades of: I (incomplete), U (unsatisfactory), F (failed); Q or W (withdrawal); however, these hours are included in hours attempted. Courses that have been repeated will be counted for each enrollment as hours attempted and will be counted as hours completed if a grade other than I, U, Q, or W is received.
9 passed hours — 12 attempted hours = 75% ratio
Repeat Course Policy for Financial Aid
Federal policy states that a student may receive federal financial aid for a repeated course only once if the course was previously passed (credit was received). You can read the form here for a complete explanation of the policy.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Process
If extenuating circumstances exist, you may initiate an appeal through our office. The satisfactory academic progress appeal form, requirements, and deadlines are available on the Financial Aid & Scholarship Forms page.