Appendices

Financial Aid Refund Policy

Return of Title IV Funds

Students who completely withdraw from all courses prior to completing more than 60 percent of a semester will have their eligibility for aid recalculated based on the percent of the semester completed. This policy shall apply to all students who withdraw, drop out, receive failing grades in all courses or are dismissed from the University and receive financial aid from Title IV funds.

The term "Title IV Funds" refers to the following federal financial aid programs: Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct Subsidized Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.

Title IV aid is earned in a prorated manner on a per diem basis up to and including the 60 percent point in the semester. Title IV funds and all other aid are viewed as 100 percent earned after that point in time.

The percentage of Title IV aid earned shall be calculated as follows:

A student's withdrawal date is determined by the University as (1) the date the student began the University's withdrawal process or officially notified the Registrar's Office of intent to withdraw; or (2) the midpoint of the semester for a student who leaves without notifying the University; or (3) the student's last date of attendance at a documented academically related activity.

University's Portion to be Returned—The percentage of Title IV aid unearned (i.e., to be returned to the appropriate program) shall be 100 percent minus the percent earned. Any unearned aid to be returned by the University is the lesser of (1) the entire amount of unearned aid or (2) the total institutional charges multiplied by the percentage of unearned aid.

Unearned Title IV aid shall be returned according to the following priority up to the amount received for the semester:

1. Direct Unsubsidized Loan
2. Direct Subsidized Loan
3. Perkins Loan
4. Direct PLUS Loan (Graduate Student)
5. Direct PLUS Loan (Parent)
6. Federal Pell Grant
7. Federal SEOG

Student's Portion to be Returned—When the total amount of unearned aid is greater than the amount returned by the University from the student's account, the student is responsible for returning unearned aid to the appropriate program(s). The same priority as above should be used. Any loan funds that must be returned by the student will be repaid according to the terms of the promissory note. There is a 50-percent discount on any grant funds that are to be repaid. Grant funds that must be returned are considered a federal grant overpayment. The student can either repay the amount in full or make satisfactory arrangements with the University or the Department of Education to repay the amount due. These arrangements must be completed within forty-five days of the date the University notifies the student of the overpayment status or the student risks losing eligibility for further federal financial assistance.

Return of Non-Title IV Funds

The portion of state, University, and other assistance that must be returned will be calculated based on the particular program's return policy.

The student will be billed for any amount due to the University resulting from the return of Title IV and Non—Title IV funds.

Satisfactory Progress Policy

Federal financial aid regulations require students to make satisfactory progress to remain eligible for financial aid. Financial aid programs affected by this policy include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal and Michigan Work-Study, Federal and Michigan Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Direct Subsidized Loans, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Michigan Competitive Scholarships, the Michigan Adult Part-time Grants, Michigan Tuition Incentive Program, Academic Competitive Grants, and the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants.

This policy defines the minimum requirements for financial aid eligibility at Michigan Tech. Note that other types of financial aid (e.g., scholarships) may have more stringent requirements.

Students who do not meet the GPA requirements after any semester are not considered to be making satisfactory progress, and the affected financial aid for subsequent semesters will be canceled with the following exception: students who do not meet the GPA requirement after their first semester at Michigan Tech will be placed on financial aid probation and will remain eligible for financial aid for one semester. Students not meeting the schedule of credits passed after spring semester are not considered to be making satisfactory progress. Both GPA and credits passed requirements must be met for aid to be reinstated.

Requirement 1: Minimum Grade Point Average
Every student must maintain, at the end of each semester, a cumulative grade point average of at least

• 1.70 as a first-year student (0–29 credits)
• 1.80 as a sophomore (30–59 credits)
• 2.00 as a junior (60–89 credits)
• 2.00 as a senior (90 or more credits)
• 2.00 as a postgraduate student
• 3.00 as a graduate student (MS, PhD)

Requirement 2: Minimum Credits Passed

Every student must adhere to the following schedule of credits passed, even if the academic major is changed. Audited courses (U or V) do not count toward credits earned. Transfer students, see below for additional information.

Credits Earned at Michigan Tech

Eligibility Defined

All students, regardless of whether they are receiving aid, have a limited number of semesters for which they are eligible for such aid. For example, undergraduates who have attended Michigan Tech for 8 full-time semesters may be eligible for another 4 semesters of aid, regardless of whether or not they have received aid in the past. Every semester an undergraduate student is enrolled for 12 or more credits at the end of the official add period counts as a full-time semester. If an undergraduate student is enrolled for 6–11 credits, the full-time semesters increase by one half. Full-time semesters will not increase during the semesters undergraduate students carry fewer than 6 credits.

Associate Degree Students—The undergraduate schedule of credits passed applies to students in associate degree programs. If the full-time semesters exceed 6, the student is not considered to be making satisfactory progress. Appeals based on the fact that some credits earned at Michigan Tech were used for a previous degree should be presented to the Financial Aid Office.

Students with Transfer Credit—The appropriate schedule of credits earned applies to students with transfer credit, with one additional step. The total number of credits transferred to Michigan Tech is divided by 15 to calculate full-time transfer semesters. That number is then subtracted from the total number of full-time semesters of eligibility at Michigan Tech to determine the number of semesters of eligibility remaining. If the combination of full-time semesters at Michigan Tech plus the full-time semesters calculated from transfer credit exceeds the maximum allowed (12), the student is not considered to be meeting satisfactory progress requirements for financial aid. Example: A student who is transferring 60 semester credits to Michigan Tech would have 4 full-time transfer semesters (60 credits/15=4 semesters). The student in this example would have 8 full-time semesters of eligibility remaining (12 semesters maximum minus 4 calculated transfer semesters=8 semesters of remaining eligibility).

Students Working on Second Undergraduate Degree—Undergraduate students who have received their first bachelor's degree from another institution are considered to be making unsatisfactory progress when their full-time Michigan Tech semesters exceed 6. Michigan Tech undergraduates seeking a second bachelor's degree must follow the schedule of credits passed for undergraduate students.

Because financial aid dollars are applied to the first billing each semester, and the progress status is not determined until semester-end grades are processed, necessary adjustments will appear on a subsequent billing of the semester following a change of progress status.

If completion of temporary grades (I or X) or other transcript changes (e.g., grade changes) warrant reinstatement, the student should notify the Financial Aid Office by the end of the semester following unsatisfactory progress.

Students not meeting the satisfactory progress requirements because of mitigating or extenuating circumstances may request reinstatement of financial aid by submitting a Satisfactory Progress Appeal Request Form along with the specified documentation. This form can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or downloaded from the Financial Aid Office website. Appeals should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office no later than Tuesday of the first week of the semester following unsatisfactory progress. If a student's appeal is approved, when appropriate, the full-time semesters will be adjusted allowing continued eligibility.

NCAA Eligibility Requirements

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requires that student-athletes be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a baccalaureate degree to remain eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition. The following table lists the total number of credits that must be complete and the minimum cumulative GPA that must be attained by a student-athlete at Michigan Technological University by the end of each academic year to meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

12 Credit Rule - Full-Time Enrollment

All student-athletes must be enrolled in 12 credits at all times to be eligible for practice and competition. These 12 credits can be graded or pass/fail. A student-athlete can only be enrolled in less than 12 credits in his/her final semester prior to graduation. This must be certified by Degree Services.

Division I — Men's Ice Hockey:

1. Must declare a major by the start of the third year to be eligible to compete.
2. Student-athletes must be in good standing with the University (not withdrawn or suspended).

Division II

A student-athlete must pass at least 24 credit hours of college work during the two (2) previous semesters or have an average of 12 credits each term attended (summer school can only account for 25 percent of the 24 credits) and maintain the following grade point average:

GPA Requirements

1.80—After completion of 24 semester credit hours.

2.00—After completion of 48 semester credit hours, or thereafter.

Six Credit Hours Eligibility Requirement

All student-athletes currently enrolled must successfully complete at least six semester hours in the previous regular academic term of full-time enrollment to be eligible to participate in the next regular academic term. Student-athletes not meeting the satisfactory progress requirements because of mitigating or extenuating circumstances may request reinstatement by writing a letter of appeal to the Athletic Department, care of the Compliance Office, within one week of notification of loss of eligibility.

Veterans' Standards of Progress

The veterans' standards of progress are the same as for all other University students as listed under Academic Policies and Procedures.

1. All students receiving veterans’ benefits must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00. Failure to maintain that GPA will result in the student being placed on probation. A student will be allowed two terms, including the summer session, to raise the cumulative GPA to that required for graduation to come off probation. If the student fails to remove himself or herself from probation, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) will be notified in writing. Requests for reinstatement of VA benefits will be made only after a veteran has been removed from probation and has attained a cumulative GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
2. All student veterans receiving benefits must schedule a minimum of 12 credits of their major core requirements to receive full benefits.
3. Repeated courses are authorized for student veterans receiving benefits only if the course being repeated is a major, minor, or core requirement. Repeating a non-failing grade is not considered VA certifiable.
4. Two-year technology courses are not authorized for certification for student veterans enrolled in a four-year program.
5. All accepted applicants who are requesting veterans' benefits will be given credit for previous training, where appropriate. The total length of time will be reduced proportionately toward completion of degree requirements. All students receiving veterans' benefits must submit transcripts and other documents showing credit for previous training to the Admissions Office by the end of the first term of enrollment. Failure to do so will result in no further certification for veterans' benefits until those transcripts have been provided.

Financial Aid

For scholarship information, go to the financial aid website at http://www.mtu.edu/finaid/

Assessment

Michigan Technological University is committed to continuous improvement of its educational programs. An important part of our improvement effort is Michigan Tech's program for Assessment of Student Learning. In each department, our faculty set goals for student learning that go beyond the content of any single course. Examples include "a unified and integrated understanding of their major field as a whole, skills for critical thinking and systematic analysis," and "good oral and written communications skills."

To measure students' success in achieving these learning goals, we collect samples of student work, administer special exams, and conduct student interviews throughout the year. The purpose of this assessment is to identify opportunities for improvement of our curricula and student life by measuring the success of students as a group. The University also participates in national surveys, such as the National Survey on Student Engagement.

The results of assessment activities are summarized each fall as a report and discussed by the faculty in each department as well as by the University Assessment Council annually to determine how the curriculum and teaching practices may be revised to improve student learning. The University administration reviews assessment activities and uses informed findings to help make decisions about program growth.

Board of Control

(All terms expire December 31 of year indicated.)

University Administrators

• President, Glenn D. Mroz
• Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Maximilian J. Seel
• VP for Student Affairs, Les P. Cook
• VP for Administration, Ellen S. Horsch
• VP for Advancement, Shea McGrew
• VP for Governmental Relations; Sec'y, Board of Control, Dale R. Tahtinen
• VP for Research, David D. Reed
• Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, Board of Control, Daniel D. Greenlee

Faculty Administration

• College of Engineering
  • Dean, Timothy J. Schulz
  • Associate Dean Research and Graduate Programs, Carl L. Anderson
  • Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Leonard J. Bohmann
• Department Chairs
  • Biomedical Engineering, Sean J. Kirkpatrick
  • Chemical Engineering, S. Komar Kawatra
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering, David W. Hand
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering, Daniel R. Fuhrmann
  • Engineering Fundamentals, Jean-Celeste Kampe
  • Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, Wayne D. Pennington
  • Materials Science and Engineering, Mark R. Plichta
  • Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, William W. Predebon
• College of Sciences and Arts
  • Dean, Bruce E. Seely
  • Associate Dean, Bradley H. Baltensperger
• Department Chairs
  • Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC), Michael D. Brothers
  • Biological Sciences, K. Michael Gibson
  • Chemistry, Sarah A. Green
  • Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Bradley H. Baltensperger
  • Computer Science, Steven M. Carr, Interim
  • Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology, Jason R. Carter
  • Humanities, Ronald L. Stickland
  • Mathematical Sciences, Mark S. Gockenbach
  • Military Science (Army ROTC), James W. Spence
  • Physics, Ravindra Pandey
  • Social Sciences, Patrick E. Martin
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Roger L. Held
• School of Business and Economics
  • Dean, Darrell J. Radson
  • Associate Dean, Thomas E. Merz
• School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
  • Dean, Margaret R. Gale
• School of Technology
  • Dean, James O. Frendewey
• Graduate School
  • Dean, Jacqueline E. Huntoon
• J. R. Van Pelt Library
  • Director, Ellen B. Marks

University Accreditation

Michigan Technological University is accredited by: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Higher Learning Commission. Accreditation documentation may be reviewed in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle St, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
312-263-0456 and 800-621-7440; 312-263-7462 (fax)
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

In addition to the general accreditation, specific programs have been accredited, approved, or recognized by their respective agencies.

College of Engineering

The following engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.

• biomedical engineering
• chemical engineering
• civil engineering
• computer engineering
• electrical engineering
• engineering (interdisciplinary or special focus)
• environmental engineering
• geological engineering
• materials science and engineering
• mechanical engineering

School of Technology

The following engineering technology programs are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.

• electrical engineering technology
• mechanical engineering technology

College of Sciences and Arts

The Department of Chemistry offers American Chemical Society certified degrees and interdisciplinary options. Fourth-year instruction in the Clinical Laboratory Science 3+1 option is carried out in hospitals accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

The Michigan Board of Education approves the teacher certification programs.

School of Business and Economics—AACSB International

The following bachelor and master degree programs in the School of Business and Economics are accredited by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier business accrediting organization in the US. There are only 607 business programs in 38 countries that have earned this distinction.

•  accounting
•  finance
•  marketing
•  management information systems
•  operations systems management
•  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

AACSB International
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750
Tampa, FL 33602-5730 USA
813-769-6500; 813-769-6559 (fax)

School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

The Society of American Foresters accredits the following degree programs at Michigan Tech:

•  Bachelor of Science in Forestry
•  Master of Forestry

Society of American Foresters
6400 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-2198
301-897-8720; 301-897-3690 (fax)