Frequently Asked Questions

• If I am not in good academic standing, am I eligible for financial aid?
  In order to remain eligible to receive many types of financial aid, students must continue to meet satisfactory academic progress guidelines regarding credit load and enrollment, grade point average, pace, maximum time frame, and other criteria.  Students who are not in good academic standing are at risk for losing financial aid eligibility and should contact the Financial Aid office to discuss their eligibility and the possibility of appealing the loss of financial aid.
• How can I resolve the academic standing enrollment hold on my account?

  An academic standing hold is not a punishment or the end of your academic career.  The hold is a notification that it is time to seek help in taking an active approach to improve your academics and get your academic wellness back on track.  Students should contact their advising office to determine how to resolve their hold.  In most cases, students will need to meet with an advisor and in the meeting you may be asked to:

  • Reflect on challenges that led to academic difficulty
  • Discuss campus resources
  • Plan a balanced schedule
  • Understand GPA, grades, and policies
  • Develop a plan for success
• Will my academic standing be updated if there is a change to my record (grade change, late withdrawal, etc.) after the review?

  The academic standing remark is considered to be accurate at the time of the review and is not typically altered. Students who resolve Incomplete (I) grades after the review can contact the Academic Standing Coordinator, Michelle Setnikar, at Michelle.Setnikar@stonybrook.edu to find out if an update is possible.