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The University of èßäÉçÇø¹ÙÍø at Lafayette is required to follow U.S. Department of Education regulations related to the disbursement of federal financial aid. Federal regulations require that financial aid (federal pell grants, federal loans, and federal work-study) can only be used to pay for courses that count toward program of study (formally declared major, concentration and/or minor).
Full-time, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours (part-time, minimum 6 credit hours) of required coursework for the program of study each semester to remain eligible for and receive the full financial aid package. If students enroll in courses that are not required in the declared program of study, financial aid may be prorated and/or cancelled as required by federal regulations.
Full-time, graduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours (part-time, minimum 5 credit hours) of required coursework for the program of study each semester to remain eligible for and receive the full financial aid package. If students enroll in courses that are not required in the declared program of study, financial aid may be prorated and/or cancelled as required by federal regulations.
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