Course Program of Study Requirement
Stay on Track with your courses for financial aid eligibility
Stay Focused | Graduate on Time | Lower Your Costs
Course Program of Study (CPOS) is a U.S. Department of Education requirement that only considers courses counting toward a student’s program of study for financial aid eligibility. While this federal requirement is not new, UNC Asheville began a reporting process to monitor for it in Fall 2024.
| Counts towards CPOS Hours | Does NOT count towards CPOS hours |
|---|---|
| Core / LAC requirements | Minor courses (if elective hours are not needed) |
| Major requirements | Certificate courses (if elective hours are not needed) |
| Elective hours needed to reach 120 | Honors requirements (if elective hours are not needed) |
| Teacher Licensure | Any courses not included in your degree requirements |
Impact on Financial Aid
| Total Registered Hours | Hours Counting Toward CPOS | Hours Not Counting Toward CPOS | Student Aid Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | 0 | Full-time aid |
| 12 | 6 | 6 | Half-time aid |
| 16 | 12 | 4 | Full-time aid |
Stay on Track
- Check your GradPlan to see what requirements are still needed to complete your degree.
- Complete at least 15 hours per fall and spring to stay on track for a timely graduation. A minimum of 12 hours need to count towards your program of study to receive full-time aid.
- Apply for graduation in OnePort when you are within a year of your intended graduation semester.
- May graduation — Apply by December 1 of the preceding year
- Summer graduation — Apply by April 15
- December graduation — Apply by September 1
Important Notes
- Meet with your academic advisor if you are considering changing, dropping or withdrawing from a class. Then check with the Office of Financial Aid as this may affect your aid.
- Contact the Office of Financial Aid if you’re unsure if you meet eligibility for your financial aid.
- Your hours for financial aid will be locked at census (the 10th day of the semester).