Academic Progress Policy

How does Crafton calculate the reasonable timeframe?

Federal regulations require that you complete your academic programs within 150% of the standard time frame for your program. At Crafton, 72 units is used as the standard, with 90 attempted units* as the "unit cap" for an A.A./A.S. degree and 120 units is used as the standard for the Bachelor Respiratory Program with 180 attempted units as the unit cap. 

Maximum Time Frame: The Maximum Time Frame for completion of a degree or certificate is 150% of the published length of the program. All units attempted at SBCCD as well as any transfer units will be included since the Maximum Time Frame is based upon units attempted. A student can receive financial assistance for a maximum of 150% of the published length of the program. For example, if the published length of a degree program is 60 units, the student may receive financial assistance for up to 90 attempted units (60 units x 150% = 90 units). If the published length of a certificate program is 40 units, the student may receive financial assistance up to 60 attempted units (40 units x 150% = 60 units). If students are unable to finish their program within the Maximum Time Frame, as explained, they may lose eligibility for Title IV aid.

*The calculation of attempted units includes all coursework completed at Crafton as well as all transferable course-work completed at other institutions.