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What is considered full-time status?

Full-time Status

You must be registered for at least 12 hours to be considered a full-time undergraduate.

Enrollment Standards for Financial Aid

There are various enrollment standards for financial aid eligibility and disbursement.  Some aid programs require full-time enrollment, some require half-time enrollment and others disburse a certain amount per credit hour if a student is enrolled less than full-time.  For federal financial aid eligibility, there are additional requirements regarding repeat coursework and courses required for degree completion.

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