To be eligible for federal student aid, a student must show academic progress toward a stated degree goal.  A student's academic progress is checked at the end of each semester. Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, students should receive a warning notification if they are in danger of losing their financial aid.  The student must meet the following standards of academic progress:

1. Academic Standing.  An applicant who is on academic probation is not eligible to receive federal student aid.

2. Hours Completed/Hours Attempted Comparison.  An applicant must pass 75 percent of all work attempted at UNA.  All hours attempted at UNA, including hours which may have been dropped, and terms from which the applicant may have withdrawn, are included in this calculation.

3. Maximum Time Frame.  A student is allowed a maximum of 172 hours to complete undergraduate degree requirements; an additional 45 hours to complete graduate requirements.

For more information on this policy, you may contact Student Financial Services at (256) 765-4278.

If your aid has been suspended and you would like to submit an appeal online, click here.

If you prefer to print your appeal and bring/mail it to our office, click here.