Return to College Students (RTC)
- RTC students must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 and
- The program must be completed within the maximum time frame of 12 semesters, less with transfer credits.
- RTC students are eligible for federal aid only.
For example: A student transfers in 48 credits, or three semesters, leaving a remainder of nine semesters to complete the degree. The student must complete eight credits during each of the nine remaining semesters.
| Return to College Student Example: Credits transferred 48 (three semester equivalent) |
Required to earn 8 credits by the end of each semester |
| 1st Semester at Conn |
56 |
| 2nd semester |
64 |
| 3rd Semester |
72 |
| 4th Semester |
80 |
| 5th Semester |
88 |
| 6th Semester |
96 |
| 7th Semester |
104 |
| 8th Semester |
112 |
| 9th Semester |
120 |
Please reference the previous sections on Financial Aid Warning and Financial Aid Probation if you are not making satisfactory academic progress as defined above.