Evaluation Criteria

1. Program Length: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) and Doctor of Ministry programs must be completed within 5 years. The following programs must be completed in 3 years: Master of Science in Mental Health Care and Christian Integration; Master of Arts in Ministry; Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction; and the Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Concentration. Students who do not complete degree requirements within the time specified will NOT be considered in good academic standing and will not be eligible for Federal Student Aid. Students have the option to appeal, but there is no guarantee it will be granted. To be eligible for Federal Student Aid, students must be enrolled for at least six degree-required hours or be considered half-time status every fall and spring and successfully complete these courses without making the following grades for those attempted hours: F, W, WP, WF, I, IP, and AU.

2. Grades and Term GPA: A Term GPA below a B (3.0) will result in being placed on SAP Warning. Failure to make Satisfactory Academic Progress may be a result of unsatisfactory performance in classes, not attending class, unsatisfactory performance on qualifying exams, unsatisfactory research progress, or failure to meet other program requirements. Note: SAP is based on Term (not Cumulative) GPA.
3. Successful Completion of six hours: Students must successfully complete six degree-required hours of credit for each fall and spring semester to remain eligible for Federal Student Aid.