Satisfactory Progress Policy
To be eligible for financial aid at Renton Technical College, a student must:
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Be enrolled in an eligible program of 600 or more clock hours
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Maintain at least an average grade of a “C” (2.0 GPA) on the quarterly grade
report
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Complete at least 91% of the cumulative hours possible in the training program
We will review your progress from your start date at Renton Technical College
even if you did not receive aid. It is possible to lose your eligibility
without ever having received financial aid if you do not meet the above
satisfactory progress requirements for both grades and attendance.
Academic Progress
Your academic progress will be verified at the time of a scheduled financial
aid disbursement and at the end of each grading period. If your average grade
falls below a “C”, you will be placed on financial aid probation.
Attendance
You must complete at least 91% of possible class hours. Attendance is
tracked and verified on a monthly basis. The attendance report submitted by the
program instructor each month serves as the record. Financial aid is awarded on
the basis of hours attended. You must complete all the hours in each
payment period before you will be eligible for the next disbursement.
Probation
You will be placed on financial aid probation if you:
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Fail to maintain a “C” or better average on the quarterly report, or
- Fall below
91% of possible class hours
Students are placed on probation for one quarter (90 days). During the
probationary period, funds will be disbursed. At the end of the term, your
progress will be reviewed. If you have a “C” average and your hours have come
up to 91% or above, probation will be lifted.
Temporary Suspension
If you complete less than 86% of the available clock hours, you will
be placed on temporary suspension for a period of one quarter (90 days). During
this time, no aid will be disbursed. If your attendance improves
to greater than 86%, the suspension will be lifted and you will remain on
probation for the remainder of the term. If you demonstrate satisfactory
progress following a temporary suspension, your aid will be reinstated retroactive
to the beginning of the period of suspension.
Termination
You will be terminated from aid at Renton Technical College if:
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At the end of the period of probation, you have not met the satisfactory
progress requirements
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At the end of a period of suspension, you have not met the satisfactory
progress requirements
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You withdraw before completing greater than 60% of the hours that were
scheduled for the payment period
Maximum Time Frame
The maximum time frame for a student to complete a training program is
125% of the approved clock hours.
Appeal Process
A student may appeal probation or suspension status by completing an
appeal form and submitting documentation supporting extenuating circumstances
to the Financial Aid Director. Appeal forms are available in the financial aid
office.
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