Federal Veterans and Military Service Benefits

Satisfactory Progress Policy for Federal Veterans and Military Service Benefits

The academic records of students receiving federal veterans or military service benefits will be reviewed at the end of each semester. Those students who are on academic probation, warning, or suspension, as defined by the institution, for two consecutive semesters will be reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as not making satisfactory progress or conduct. This policy is in accordance with 38 CFR, Part 21, Section 4253.

A student whose benefits have been terminated by the VA as a result of the above school policy may request resumption of payment of benefits after meeting one of the following:

1. Achieves good academic standing, as defined by the institution.
2. Obtains institutional counseling to correct unsatisfactory progress. A copy of the counselor's findings may be submitted in support of the request for resumption of payment.
3. Submit a statement to the VA describing the cause for the unsatisfactory progress or conduct, the actions they have taken to correct the problem, and their reasons for believing that the requested program suits their aptitudes, interests, and abilities. Submit additional evidence as requested by the VARO.

Only the VA approves the resumption of payments. ECC will only recertify after one of the above conditions is satisfied, and the unsatisfactory progress has been resolved.

Students using non-GI Bill® benefits, including ING, IVG, or MIA-POW, only need to meet the cumulative 2.0 GPA requirement.