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34 Tuition Assistance Students eligible for TA benefits must work directly with their branch of the military to initiate approval to receive benefits. Upon verified approval, Denver Seminary will work with the corresponding military entity to ensure payment of benefits. Evaluation of postsecondary education The evaluation of previous postsecondary education and training is mandatory and required for VA beneficiaries. For students utilizing Veterans benefits who are approved for transfer credit as a result of this evaluation, the institution will grant appropriate credit, reduce the program length proportionately, notify the student and Veterans Affairs in writing of this decision, and adjust invoicing of the VA accordingly. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for most types of financial aid, a student must (1) be currently enrolled at least half time in a degree seeking program; (2) complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year; (3) maintain satisfactory academic progress. Students who do not maintain eligibility may be required to return funds that were disbursed and start repayment of any previously acquired federal loans. Maintaining eligibility is also contingent upon course completion. The student will be required to return at least a portion of the award(s) back to Denver Seminary if any courses required for financial aid eligibility are dropped after the semester starts or are not completed with passing grades. Adjusted amounts will be based on final enrollment status. The tuition refund policy and financial aid return policies contain further details and should be read prior to dropping any classes after the start date of a semester or session. Eligibility for need-based awards is calculated using the student aid index (SAI) from the FAFSA and the cost of attendance budget set by the Financial Aid Office. Once the total amount of financial aid received (including external scholarships) reaches the cost of attendance maximum, the student is no longer eligible for any further financial aid for that academic year. Enrollment Status Most types of aid require a minimum enrollment status. Loan recipients must be enrolled at least half- time while scholarship, grant and discount recipients must typically enroll either half-time or full-time, depending on the requirements of each award. The half-time and full-time status definitions vary depending on the type of aid. The federal student aid status definitions also apply to enrollment reporting and other federal reporting purposes. Federal Student Aid (student loans and work study) Full Time ¾ Time ½ Time Less Than ½ Time Master's-Level Programs 6+ Credits 5 Credits 3 Credits 2 Credits Master of Theology 6+ Credits 5 Credits 3 Credits 2 Credits Doctor of Ministry 3+ Credits -- 2 Credits -- Doctor of Philosophy 6+ Credits 5 Credits 3 Credits 2 Credits Institutional Scholarship Full Time ½ Time Master's-Level Programs (Denver Campus) 9+ Credits 5+ Credits Master's-Level Programs (Global and DC Campuses) 6+ Credits 3+ Credits Master of Theology 6+ Credits 3+ Credits Doctor of Ministry 3+ Credits 2+ Credits Doctor of Philosophy 6+ Credits 3+ Credit