Veteran’s Financial Aid Standards of Progress

All Central Wyoming College students who receive VA education benefits must satisfy the following standards of progress to remain eligible for financial assistance.

Standards of Satisfactory Progress

Federal regulations require an institution to establish Standards of Satisfactory Progress for all students receiving federal veteran’s education benefits. Applicants must maintain satisfactory academic progress both prior to and during the semesters aid is received. Standards of satisfactory progress for VA are as follows:

 1)  Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average, which will keep the student in Good Standing (refer to Academic Standing).

 2) Completed courses with a grade of “D” or better will be counted to meet the minimum requirements, including required pre-college courses. Credits with the following grades are not counted toward the minimum requirements: F (Failure), Z (Audit), X (Incomplete), U (Unsatisfactory), T (Temporary), W (Withdrawal) and WI (Withdrawal by Instructor).

 3) If a student does not maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average, they will be placed on Academic Probation. If a student remains on Academic Probation for more than two semesters, their Veteran’s benefits will be reported for Unsatisfactory Progress and will be reported to the VA as a termination. If a student is reported for Unsatisfactory Progress and feels there are extenuating circumstances, they may petition the dismissal.  A written petition may be submitted to the Veteran’s SCO in the Registrar’s Office no later than two weeks prior to the start of the term. If the petition is approved, termination status will not be reported to the VA (or recertification will be made) and VA benefits will continue if student is eligible.