<p>So I started off my first semester in college with a serious addiction to my pain medication, as such it reflected onto how i was doing academically. I'm basically taking 5 3 unit classes and I've already failed one and am pretty sure I'm going to fail another. That being said I will then if I'm lucky be failing two of my five classes. I'm now better thank goodness, but unfortunately not in time to actually be able to do something about this semesters grades. I'm not sure but I'm pretty confident that I will be put on Academic Probation. Luckily for me though I am allowed to make up the classes the only issue I'm worried about is my FAFSA... if FAFSA takes away the money I'm receiving... I will be pardon the language but completely screwed (though if they take it away I can understand why, but then again if they take it away I cant show them that I can improve...seeing as i'm poorer than dirt)... I honestly don't really have a question because I know how the situation is, but I need to tell or well get this out seeing as I have no one to tell. Thanks for reading</p>
<p>Can you see the counselling center? There should also be an academic improvement center or something of the sort. I would suggest seeing either/both as they will be able to help you.</p>
<p>Thank you I will when I get back on campus, as of now I’ve gone back home for the break. But thank you.</p>
<p>Well, are you sure you’re going to fail another class? If you do pass and maintain 12 credits, you’d still be considered full-time and they wouldn’t take it away from you. If you explained the situation and maybe took more units next semester, maybe they’d reconsider? I concur on seeing an academic and financial advisor. They should (hopefully) know what to do. And you can always take out a loan for the re takes, and maybe they’ll give it back? It’s always good to ask and explore your options. Good luck.</p>
<p>You only have to pass 67% of your classes to remain eligible for financial aid. It may also help to remind you that a lot of students do poorly in their first semester at college. It’s a huge transition. I am a transfer student (CC > UNC-CH) and this was my first semester. I did not fail a class, but I came really close (fortunately I pulled up my grade through intensive studying for the final). I know how it feels to struggle. You are likely to be placed on academic probation, but take this as a lesson learned. Perhaps attempt 12 credit hours next semester to lighten the load and focus completely on your studies. Two words also come to mind: time management. It’s really one of the most important concepts that I have learned this semester. College has been a huge shock to my system, but as my mindset improved, I improved. Good luck and it is not the end of the world! I promise.</p>
<p>Thank you for the replies, I ended up failing two classes, got a NC for a lab, got 2 c’s, and 1 B. At this point I have been placed on Academic Probation and have a 13 unit cap. I talked to an adviser regarding my schedule and tips on how to get off A.P. so we set up my schedule of classes and everything but she didn’t really give me much hope regarding FAFSA. I hope for my sake that I only need 67% to remain eligible, because she was telling me it was 80% and that I have a high risk of losing it. I really hope that isn’t the case because if I do get off A.P. but I lose FAFSA I can’t go to school anymore. I’ve come to realize the gravity of my situation and now I feel like my world is crashing down, but, I have to stay positive and I want to thank you all for replying you’ve been such tremendous help. I also have started a new schedule to manage my time and I thank you for the encouragement, from all of you. I would say wish me luck, but already have so, down the rabbit hole it is.</p>
<p>Just read the following on Yahoo, a reply to query similar to OPs,</p>
<p>"In order to remain eligible for financial aid, you must meet the Satisfactory Academic Performance standards that were adopted by your school. Your school has very little choice in the matter - if they want their students to be able to participate in the Federal Student Aid program, they have to maintain and enforce these SAP standards.</p>
<p>The Department of Education has a set of “recommended” standards, and most schools have simply adopted those. There are three major components to the SAP, not just GPA, but also “pass rate” and “progress”. Most schools requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0, which is very typical. Keep in mind that you’ll also need to pass at least 70% of the courses that you REGISTER for, as well.</p>
<p>Students who fall out of compliance with the SAP standards are placed on financial aid probation. This is a warning period, but your financial aid will continue to be disbursed during this time. You will be given a certain period of time (sometimes just one semester) to get your grades and pass rate up - if you satisfy the requirements by the end of the period, the probation ends, and your aid continues uninterrupted."</p>
<p>Also, this might help as well to understand the process better,</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Home/ReceivingYourAid/SatisfactoryAcademicProgress.aspx[/url]”>http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Home/ReceivingYourAid/SatisfactoryAcademicProgress.aspx</a></p>