2017-2018 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Vocational Students Only: Diploma Programs


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Semester Credit Hours must be converted in Credit Hours/Clock Hours Conversion as required by the US Department of Education. The following diploma programs must be converted to clock hours: A/C Heating and Refrigeration, BLET, Cosmetology, Electrical Electronics Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, Nurse Aide, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Welding Technology.

Course/Title of Course Credit Hrs Contact Hrs x Semester Weeks / 37 = Clock Hrs
TITLE IV CREDIT HOURS TO CLOCK HOURS CONVERSION
(How to Determine Clock Hours Conversion)
  (A) (B) x (C) / 37 = (D)
ENG-110 3 3 x 16 / 37 = 1.2

Example:

ENG 110 (B=3) x (C=16) = 48 / 37 = (D=1.2) (round down) Financial Aid will cover 1 credit hour for ENG 110

Multiply BxC Divided by 37 Equals D (Clock Hours for Financial Aid)

Students with questions about the Clock Hours Conversion process are always encouraged to come by the Financial Aid Office following registration.

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