Concurrent Enrollment Eligibility Requirements

 

Students considering enrolling concurrently must meet the following conditions:

  • Meet all federal and state financial aid guidelines
  • Be fully admitted to UIS
    • Students conditionally admitted are ineligible
  • Be enrolled in at least 6 hours of course work at UIS for that semester
  • Is limited to 6 hours of course work at the concurrent institution for that semester
  • Is limited to a cumulative total of 15 hours of concurrent enrollment courses
  • Can only enroll in on-line courses at approved institutions
  • Be taking courses for a letter grade
    • Audit, pass/fail and credit/no-credit courses are ineligible
  • Have the application process completed by the following deadlines
    • Fall Semester:              September 30th
    • Spring Semester:         February 20th  
  • Be making satisfactory academic progress
    • Students on financial aid probation/cancellation are ineligible
  • Have completed all coursework, with passing grades, from prior concurrent enrollments

During the semester of concurrent enrollment, students must do the following:

  • Inform the Office of Financial Assistance of any changes in their enrollment status at either institution.  Changes in enrollment may result in the following:
    • Students may lose aid eligibility
    • Students may be liable for any repayment of federal or state funds

Upon completion of the semester of approved concurrent enrollment, students need to do the following:

  • Submit an official academic transcript from the concurrent institution to the UIS Office of Admissions and Records
  • Submit an official academic transcript or grade report to the Office of Financial Assistance
    • Failure to do so will result in the suspension of future financial aid

The concurrent enrollment process is only available for the Fall and Spring semesters