Satisfactory Progress
Students are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress while enrolled at
Collin College. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is defined as maintaining a 2.0
cumulative GPA.
A grade of 'D' or better received at Collin or any other college is a passing grade
and may not be repeated for benefits.
If a non-punitive grade of 'I' is assigned to a course and is not converted to a punitive
grade, this will be reported to the Veterans Regional Office within 30 days and benefits
will be reduced accordingly.
Students receiving a grade of 'F' may repeat the course with benefits one time.
If it is necessary to repeat the course a third time, the student must first successfully
complete the course and then request the Collin College Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs
Office complete the certification.
Collin College may require documentation of attendance from the student for all classes
in which a grade 'F' is earned.
Choosing the Right Tool for the Right Job
Just like a skilled craftsman, we understand that using the right tool for each task
is crucial to producing a top-quality product. At Collin College, our primary focus
is on helping our students achieve academic success. To this end, we provide a range
of Academic Support services that come equipped with all the necessary tools to help
you reach your educational objectives. We invite you to explore the resources listed
in this section and take advantage of them to ensure that you build a degree or certificate
program of exceptional quality.
Academic Support
VA's Tutorial Assistance Program
Tutorial assistance through the VA helps the student pay for necessary tutoring and
is a supplement to the student's regular education benefit. Tutorial assistance is
available if you are receiving VA educational assistance at the half-time or greater
rate and have a deficiency in a subject making tutoring necessary and a qualified
tutor is not available through Collin's free tutoring service.
Students must submit a letter from their professor indicating that the student is deficient in the particular course and that individual
tutoring is required to correct the deficiency. In addition, the tutor must meet the schools requirements for tutors (speak with the Access Office who administers the tutor program at Collin)
and may not be a close relative of the student.
For more information about eligibility for the program as well as how to apply, visit
the VA's web site here
Please be sure to follow ALL instructions carefully and completely to ensure timely
processing of the application.