A missed
Credit Hour Waiver would be if a student has missed one of the below credit thresholds. A waiver pauses the scholarship until the student reaches the threshold:
Credit Thresholds
- 30 Credits prior to 3rd Semester
- 60 Credits prior to 5th Semester
- 90 Credits prior to 7th Semester
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Persistence Waiver is granted when a student is not continuously enrolled or misses a semester due to an internship, military obligation, or medical hardship, etc.
NOTE: Other exemptions may be granted as allowed under the SDCL authority.
The Board of Regents does not have the authority to grant GPA exemptions.