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. Beginning 2024-2025 at Crafton, 90 units is used as the standard maximum time frame, and "unit cap" for an A.A./A.S. degree and 180 units is used as the standard unit cap for the Bachelor Respiratory Program. 

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 and 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.