Students placed on Financial Aid Suspension will not be eligible for federal financial aid funds. Students will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension based on the following criteria:
- Did not meet requirements of Financial Aid warning or did not mathematically make progress in one semester.
- Have completed an associate degree or beyond. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis when additional hours required to; establish, maintain, renew certification, or, for other unusual circumstances as per the discretion of the Financial Aid Director. Second associate degrees will not normally constitute a special circumstance.
- Have attempted 96 credit hours or 150% for a 2-year program. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Financial Aid Committee. Students in a 1-year degree program should visit the Office of Student Financial Aid to determine hours allowed for their specific program.
Students placed on Financial Aid Suspension will be notified in writing by the Student Financial Aid Office after the determination of the suspension. Financial Aid Suspension does not mean a student is prohibited from attending Seward County Community College, as long as all other requirements for attendance are met. They are not eligible to receive financial aid funds and assume the responsibility for payment of the direct costs (tuition, fees, books, dorm, etc.), at the time of enrollment. Students placed on Financial Aid Suspension have the right to appeal the suspension if they feel they have unusual circumstances that warrant an exception to policy. Students must follow the appeal process outlined on the appeal form.