2023-2024 College Catalog

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Additional Financial Aid Information

Repeated Courses

A student may receive financial aid for a repeated course under these conditions:

  • Once for a previously passed class (A, B, C, D or P)
  • Until student receives a passing grade for a non-completed or non-passed class (F, NP)
  • If allowed by the college as published in the current course catalog

Transfer Credits

Transfer credits and non-traditional credits (including AP, CLEP, IB and Military) taken at an accredited institution that are officially accepted towards a student’s degree or certificate will not be used in calculating financial aid SAP, but will count towards the 150% timeframe credit limit.

Consortium Agreements

Students enrolled in more than one institution under consortium agreements are subject to the home institution’s SAP policy. When TBCC is the home institution, credits earned at the host institution will be included in calculation of financial aid SAP and the 150% maximum time frame credit limit.

Maximum Time Frame Eligibility

Federal regulations require students to complete their degree or certificate within 150% of the credits required for their program of study. For example, if an associate degree requires 90 credits, a student must complete the degree within 135 attempted credits. All attempted credits are counted in the maximum timeframe calculation (including unearned, repeated, and transfer credits) even if financial aid is not received or there are extenuating circumstances for not completing those credits. Up to 24 credits of pre-collegiate education (less than 100 level) will be excluded when calculating maximum time frame eligibility. Student records will be evaluated to determine if the student is able to complete their degree or certificate within the maximum time frame allowed. When it is determined a student will not complete their program within the 150% credit limit, the student will be suspended from receiving financial aid. The 150% maximum credit rule is applicable to students who change their major or pursue double majors and second degrees.