​Federal Pell Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid. Eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree are awarded a specified amount each year. (In some cases, a student enrolled in a post baccalaureate teacher certification program may be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant.) The U.S. Department of Education uses a standard formula to evaluate the information collected on the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when applying for a Pell Grant. This formula produces a number called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which determines if the student is Pell Grant eligible.

The award will depend on the student’s financial need, the cost of attendance, and enrollment status. Amounts can change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $6,895 for the 2022-23 award year (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023). Pell Grants are considered the foundation of federal financial aid, to which aid from other federal and nonfederal sources might be added.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 reduced a student’s Pell Grant Award lifetime eligibility from 27 to 18 quarters, or its equivalent. Effective July 1, 2012, a student may receive Pell Grant no more than 18 quarters or 600%. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 recently implemented Year-Round Pell Grant allowing students to receive Pell Grant funds up to 150% of his/her Pell Grant scheduled over the course of an academic year (Summer, Fall, Winter). At Humphreys University this means that students may receive Pell Grant in the spring quarter.

To benefit from the entire annual Federal Pell Grant or state Cal Grant award, the student must be enrolled in at least 12 units quarterly. Part-time awards are prorated for less than full-time enrollment according to the following schedule:

Full-Time = 12 or more units (100% of quarter award)

Part-Time = 9 to 11.5 units (75% of quarter award)

Half-Time = 6 to 8.5 units (50% of quarter award)

Please keep in mind that less than half time, 1 to 5.5 units. Pell Grants may be awarded for less than half-time enrollment, but Cal Grants will be canceled.

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions (EFCs) will be considered first for a FSEOG. Just like Pell Grants, the FSEOG does not have to be repaid. Humphreys University awards FSEOG awards on an academic year basis to students with the lowest EFCs.

Federal Work Study (FWS) program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Often FWS employment provides the student with the opportunity of working in a field related to his/her major. To qualify for FWS, the student must complete the FAFSA, demonstrate financial need and be enrolled at least at half-time. The FWS award represents the maximum amount of wages the student is permitted to earn during the academic year. Students employed under the FWS program are typically paid at the prevailing minimum wage and receive a semi-monthly paycheck for wages earned. The student’s earnings are to be used for educationally related expenses. Students interested in FWS employment are encouraged to complete a Federal Work Study Application found in Student Services Department.

The William D. Ford, Federal Direct Loan Student Loan Program (FDSLP) provides low interest rate loans to postsecondary students and their parents. It is managed by the U.S. Department of Education and is the only government-backed loan program in the United States.

Students who wish to apply for funding from the Federal Direct Loan program must first submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Several types of loans are available under the FDSLP, including Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Direct PLUS Loans. The Federal Direct Subsidized and Federal

Direct Unsubsidized loans have maximum amounts set each year, with each successive year allowing for an increase in the total maximum yearly amount, with set aggregate loan amounts. Direct PLUS loans are federal loans for graduate or professional degree students and parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay educationally related expenses. Direct student loans have loan fees that are a percentage of the total loan amount. The loan fee is deducted proportionately from each loan disbursement. This means the loans disbursed will be less than the amount borrowed. The student is responsible for repaying the entire amount borrowed and not just the amount disbursed. For details regarding the Direct Loan Program origination and interest rates, go to federal student aid. Repayment begins six months after graduating, dropping below half-time enrollment status, or complete withdrawal. A grace period begins the day after the student stops attending school on at least a half-time basis. Once the grace period ends, repayment begins on the Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loans.

Direct Stafford Subsidized Loans are available to undergraduate students with financial need. The school determines the amount the student may borrow based on the annual loan limits established by the Department of Education, and the amount may not exceed the student’s financial need. The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan while the student is enrolled at least half-time, for the first six months after leaving school (referred to as a grace period*), and during a period of deferment (a postponement of loan payments). First-time Direct Stafford Subsidized Loan borrowers (on or after July 1, 2013) will have a time limitation for subsidized loan eligibility. In general, the maximum period of time (measured in academic years) that these students can receive a Direct Subsidized Loan is 150% of the published length of their program. Once a student reaches the Subsidized Loan time limitation, he or she may be eligible for Unsubsidized Stafford Loans only.

Direct Stafford Unsubsidized Loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students; there is no requirement to demonstrate financial need. The school is responsible to determine the amount the student can borrow based on the cost of attendance and other financial aid awarded. The student is responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods. If the student chooses not to pay the interest while in school and during grace periods and deferment or forbearance periods, the interest will accrue (accumulate) and be capitalized (meaning that the interest will be added to the principal amount of the loan).

Direct Parent PLUS loans are available to parents who do not have adverse credit history. Direct PLUS loans are not based on financial need and may be used to help pay for education expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial assistance of dependent undergraduate students. Interest is charged during all periods. The current Direct PLUS Loan interest rates can be found at federal student aid. A parent borrower is generally expected to begin making payments on the Direct PLUS Loan once the loan is fully disbursed. However, the parent may contact the loan servicer to request a deferment while the dependent student is enrolled at least half-time and for an additional six months after the student graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time enrollment. Borrowers do not have to make any payments while the loan is deferred. If the Direct PLUS loan is deferred, interest will accrue on the loan during the deferment. The parent may choose to pay the accrued interest or allow the interest to capitalize when the deferment period ends. The loan servicer will notify the parent when the first payment is due.

Cal Grant A Entitlement Awards are guaranteed to students who meet general Cal Grant eligibility requirements, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and apply by March 2nd of the year they graduate from high school or the following year. The Cal Grant A Entitlement award provides for tuition expenses. At Humphreys University, a Cal Grant A Entitlement award will award up to $9,220 towards tuition. Students must be a two-year or four-year degree.

Cal Grant B Entitlement Awards provide low-income students with a living allowance and assistance with tuition and fees. Students who meet general Cal Grant eligibility requirements, have at least a 2.0 GPA, and apply by March 2nd of the year they graduate from high school, or the following year are guaranteed a Cal Grant B Entitlement award. Most first-year students only receive an allowance of up to $1,648 for books and living expenses; in the following years, the student receives the access award and tuition and fees award in the same amount as a Cal Grant A. Students awarded a Cal Grant B Entitlement award must declare a program of at least one academic year.

Cal Grant A Competitive Awards are for students not eligible for a Cal Grant A Entitlement award. Cal Grant A eligibility is based on financial need, income, and asset ceilings, and at least a 3.0 GPA. Cal Grant A awards up to $9,220 to help pay tuition costs for students pursuing a program of at least two years in length.

Cal Grant B Competitive Awards are for students with a minimum 2.0 GPA who are from disadvantaged and low- income families. This award can be used for tuition and access costs at qualifying California schools whose programs are at least one year in length. Students in the first year only receive an access award of $1,648 (unless awarded at grade level 2 or higher); in subsequent years, students receive the access award and tuition and fees award in the same amount as the Cal Grant A. The access costs include living expenses, transportation, supplies and books.

Cal Grant C Awards help pay for tuition and training costs for vocationally oriented students rather than the academically oriented students. There is a $547 award for books, tools and equipment and a $2,462 award for tuition costs. To qualify, students must enroll in a vocational program that is at least four months in length. Funding is available for up to 6 full-time quarters.

According to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) students must be informed of the disbursement options available in regard to their Cal Grant B Access and Cal Grant C Books and Supplies awards. A student may choose to have his/her Cal Grant B Access or Cal Grant C Books and Supplies award disbursed directly to him/her by submitting the Cal Grant B Access and Cal Grant C Books and Supplies Payment Authorization form. This form is a formal written request to have the award directly disbursed to the student. This authorization must be submitted annually.

Cal Grant B Access and Cal Grant C Books and Supplies Payment Options

According to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), students must be notified of their payment choices available for their Cal Grant B Access and Cal Grant C Books and Supplies awards. By submitting the Cal Grant B Access and Cal Grant C Books and Supplies Payment Authorization form, a student can have his or her Cal Grant B Access or Cal Grant C Books and Supplies award disbursed directly to him or her. This form is a formal written request for the award to be paid directly to the student. This authorization must be renewed on an annual basis. Students who choose to receive their Access or Books and Supplies awards issued directly are responsible for resolving their account balance.

Scholarships

The following scholarships are available to Humphreys University students. Students who are on academic probation during the scholarship application period are not eligible to apply. Scholarships are applied during the fall quarter unless otherwise approved.

John R. Humphreys Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a Junior or Senior student in need of financial assistance.

Gladys Humphreys Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student with a stated goal as Certificate or Associate Degree program.

Ardith Harrison Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student graduating with an Associate degree, and continuing for a Humphreys University Baccalaureate degree

Faculty Scholarships
Awarded to a current student, and is open to all majors and degree plans, including Graduate studies.

Len Sipe Scholarship
Awarded to a financially needy student who is maintaining satisfactory progress.

Bockman Scholarship
Awarded to a Junior or Senior student in need of financial assistance. 

Ronald M. Guntert Sr. Scholarship
Awarded to a freshman with academic ability, maintaining satisfactory progress toward a Bachelor degree.

Maria Stahl Court Reporting Scholarship
Awarded to a student who demonstrates excellence, meritorious progress, determination, and dedication to the goal of becoming a court reporter in the state of California, especially through adversity.

Humphreys University Trustees Scholarship
Awarded to academically promising incoming high school students.

Gregory Victor Vaughn Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to students who demonstrate leadership, community awareness, and academic promise and who are enrolled in either the Humphreys College Academy of Business, Law, and Education (ABLE) or the Humphreys University Concurrent Enrollment program operated in collaboration with school districts in the Greater Stockton area.

Jerry Medina Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to academically promising incoming high school students who are pursuing an Associate degree at the Modesto Campus.

The Central Valley Risk Management Association (RMA) Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time business administration or accounting major in his/her junior year.

The Rowena Walker Scholarship
Awarded to students who are pursuing degrees in legal or liberal studies.

The Richard Hunt Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who utilize the tutorial services of the Library and Learning Center.

Donald and Cristi Hickinbotham Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a first-generation college student.

More to come.

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Step One: Create account for FAFSA by creating a FSA ID, then submit a FAFSA. Include our school code 001212 on your application and select the appropriate application year.

Step Two: Wait to receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) approximately 1-3 weeks after submitting your FAFSA. When you get your SAR, review it carefully to make sure it’s correct. The school(s) you listed on your FAFSA form will use your information to determine your eligibility for federal—and possibly nonfederal—financial aid.

California Dream Act Application

Step One: Submit the California Dream Act Application and follow the on-screen directions provided.

Step Two: Wait approximately 1-2 weeks to receive a notice through your Student email. Check your student email inbox. You will receive instructions on how to check your Financial Aid Status.

Awarding Process for New Students: Financial aid eligibility will be determined for all new students who have completed the FAFSA and have applied to the University. A thirty-day disbursement delay applies to undergraduate new and returning new students.

Humphreys University has chosen to distribute funds in two quarterly installments. See “Disbursements” for further information about disbursements.

The Student Financial Aid Portal will provide access to financial aid information throughout the financial aid awarding process, including a detailed list of all accepted and offered financial aid. When a student is accepted to Humphreys University, he or she will be emailed information on how to set up their Student Financial Aid Portal account. The Financial Aid portal provides students a secure manner to examine, submit, and edit information about financial aid application. Students who have met all eligibility requirements will be emailed a Financial Aid

Offer Notification to their Humphreys University email account.

Awarding Process for Current Students: All financial aid is awarded on an annual basis. The preferential due date for the 2023/24 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) award year is March 2, 2023. To receive financial aid the student must complete the FAFSA on a yearly basis. Cal Grant recipients must also complete the FAFSA annually. Need-based awards may be continued, increased, or decreased from one year to another depending on changes in the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), as determined by the FAFSA. The most common factors impacting changes in EFC are number of family members enrolled in college and/or a change in family income.

Renewal for all awards requires maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

If the Department of Education selects a student for verification or if additional information is necessary, the student will be emailed to their Humphreys University email account. Current students who have satisfied all financial aid eligibility requirements (validated FAFSA, provided all documents to satisfy verification, cleared conflicting information, and eligibility issues C-codes) will be emailed a Financial Aid Offer Notification. The Student Financial Aid Portal provides access to information throughout the financial aid process, including a detailed list of all approved and offered financial aid.

Although the student may initially decide to accept all awards, changes can be requested. For example, if a student decides to borrow a student loan and accepts, the student can reduce the loan amount or cancel the loan by updating the award status in their Financial Aid Portal. However, declining one form of financial aid, such as loans, will not increase other types of financial aid to compensate.

Students must accept their awards via their Financial Aid Portal as notification of either acceptance or denial of awards. They must also follow all instructions regarding accepting awards.

From a financial aid perspective, dropping or withdrawing from some courses, but remaining enrolled in other courses has different consequences than dropping or withdrawing from all courses. In general, a student who drops some courses, but remains enrolled at least half-time, will have financial aid awards adjusted proportionally based on the revised enrollment status. Financial aid awards are not based on tuition costs.

• If the student drops below half-time enrollment before federal or state aid has been transmitted to the student’s account, most financial aid will be cancelled.
• A student who drops some courses after federal and/ or state financial aid has been transmitted to his or her student account, but who remains enrolled in at least one course will have financial aid re-calculated proportionally to the reduction of units if the courses are dropped within the financial aid census period (week 1 through week 6 of any quarter).
• Reduction of aid will always be required for students whose enrollment status changes due to classes not attended.
• Courses dropped within the seventh week of a quarter have no effect on financial aid disbursed for the current quarter. Awards will remain as disbursed.
• The student is responsible for all unpaid charges caused by financial re-calculations and will not be allowed to register for subsequent quarters or receive financial aid until all fees are satisfied.
• Additionally, in accordance with federal and state regulations, Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress must be monitored quarterly. Dropping from some or all courses may cause unsatisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes. All enrolled units as of Friday of the second week of classes will be counted as units attempted for the determination of satisfactory academic progress. Units dropped after the quarter’s add/drop period will be counted as unsuccessful attempts. Students not meeting satisfactory academic progress may suffer the loss of financial aid eligibility. Reinstatement of financial aid may be requested by filing a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal, or by completing the coursework necessary to resolve academic deficiencies at the student’s own expense.

Circumstances may require a student to withdraw from all classes. The federal government requires a return of Title IV federal aid that was received if the student withdrew on or before completing 60% of the quarter. Federal funds, for the purposes of this federal regulation, include Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Unsubsidized Direct Loans, Subsidized Direct Loans, and Parent PLUS Loans. The formula used in this federal “return of funds” calculation divides the aid received into earned aid and unearned aid.

Before withdrawing or ceasing academic participation, the student should be aware of the proper procedure for withdrawing from classes and the consequences of either withdrawing or stopping participation. Complete withdrawal is always the responsibility of the student and questions regarding withdrawal should be addressed to their Academic Advisor, Student Services Department, and Registrar’s Office.

• Complete Withdrawal: Official withdrawal from Humphreys University by the student. The current withdrawal policy can be found in current General University Catalog under “Withdrawal from Courses.”
• No Passing Grades: A student is considered to have unofficially withdrawn for Title IV Federal Student Aid purposes when the student receives all failing grades due to stopping participation in all courses before the last scheduled day of academic activity.
• Student Fails to Begin Academic Participation: If a student receives financial aid, but never begins academic participation, the Student Services Office will return all disbursed funds to the respective federal and/or state aid programs.

The Return of Title IV calculation is a federal formula used to determine the portion of federal grants and loans a student is entitled to receive by comparing the total number of days in the given quarter to the number of days completed before the student withdrew, up to the end of the 60% point of the quarter. Return of Title IV funds is no longer required after the 60% point. However, if a student withdraws prior to the 60% point, the school, or the student, or both may be required to return some, or all the federal funds awarded to the student for the quarter, if the Return of Title IV calculation determines any unearned aid. The unearned repayment calculation is performed utilizing the federal government’s repayment worksheet: “Treatment of Title IV Funds When a Student Withdraws from a Credit-Hour Program” found at https://ifap.ed.gov/sites/default/ files/attachments/2019-07/CreditHourWorksheets2017.pdf

For example: If a student completes 30% of the quarter, he/she has earned 30% of the aid originally received. This means that 70% of the aid received is considered to be unearned and must be returned to the appropriate grant and/or loan programs. If a student does not receive all the aid earned, the student may be due a post-withdrawal disbursement. If a student withdraws from Humphreys University after 60% of completing the quarter, he or she has earned all (100%) aid received.

In compliance with federal regulations, Humphreys University will perform the calculation within 30 days of the student’s withdrawal and funds will be returned to the appropriate federal aid program within 45 days of the withdrawal date. An evaluation will be done to determine if aid was eligible to be disbursed but had not disbursed as of the withdrawal date. If the student meets the federal criteria for a post withdrawal disbursement, the student will be notified of their eligibility within 30 days of determining the student’s date of withdrawal. If the eligibility is for grant disbursement, the funds will be disbursed within 45 days of determining the student’s date of withdrawal. If the eligibility is for a loan, the student will be notified in the same timeframe, but they must also reply to the Student Services Department if they wish to accept the post withdrawal loan. A post withdrawal disbursement of any funds would first be used toward any outstanding charges before any funds are processed as an aid refund.

Unless the student completes 60% of the term in which federal aid was disbursed, Humphreys University or the student will be required to return all, or part of the federal student aid disbursed. This applies to students who officially (including medical), or unofficially withdraw. In accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, which established the Return of Title IV Funds Policy, Humphreys University is required to recalculate earned and unearned portions of Title IV funds if the student:

1. Completely withdrawals, or
2. Stops attending before completing the quarter (unofficial withdrawal), or
3. Fails to begin academic participation.

Important: Humphreys University’s tuition refund policy is separate from the federal requirement to repay unearned aid. Tuition refunds have no bearing on the amount that must be returned to federal aid programs.

Within 30 days of the final date of final exams of each quarter, Humphreys University’s Student Services Office will receive notification of students who have no passing grades and will consider those students to have unofficially withdrawn. Students are identified based on having received all F grades. Based on those grades, the quarter’s federal Title IV financial aid will be recalculated to determine what portion of that aid was “earned” by the student. The Return of Title IV calculation will be performed (after the quarter has ended and grades are available) for students determined to have unofficially withdrawn, using the midpoint of the quarter as the withdrawal date, or the last date of attendance at an academically related activity. Based on these calculations, Humphreys University will return “unearned” federal assistance within 45 days after determining the student earned no passing grade. Students are not considered to have unofficially withdrawn if they have received all failing grades and their academic participation confirms course completion. Such students are not subject to the Return of Title IV Federal funds policy.

According to federal and state laws and regulations, Humphreys University students receiving federal financial aid are required to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). The following revisions reflect changes made to financial aid eligibility; the Humphreys University academic probation policy is not altered or superseded by this policy. A student’s academic standing and financial aid eligibility may differ. However, if the student is suspended for academic reasons, he/she is automatically ineligible for financial aid. Academic records are reviewed for all students receiving financial aid or being considered for financial aid from the following sources:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Work Study Program
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
• Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan
• Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
• Cal Grants A, B, or C
• Institutional Awards
• Other Scholarships

Federal financial aid regulations require that all institutions participating in financial aid programs set a maximum time frame, or number of units, in which a student is expected to complete the requirements for his/her degree/major.

Humphreys University has chosen to define this time frame in terms of the number of units required for completion of the degree or major. Students will be eligible for financial aid benefits for a maximum of 150% of the units required to complete their declared program. Maximum time frame is measured on a quarterly basis.

Units transferred from another institution will be counted as units attempted and will be included in the unit count.

The following are the SAP requirements for all federal financial aid programs. Students are considered to be meeting SAP and are eligible for federal financial aid at Humphreys University if all three of the following requirements are met at the end of each quarter:

• Cumulative GPA – Maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 (undergraduate student), or 3.0 (graduate student) or better (qualitative progress).
• PACE (program completion progression) – Satisfactorily complete (a final course grade of A, B, C, or D) enough credit hours to have a pace of completion of 2/3 or higher (see Chart A for example). Withdrawals (W), incompletes (INC), and grades of F are not considered satisfactory completions (quantitative progress).
• Maximum Timeframe – Graduate within the maximum timeframe (150% of the required credit hours) of the student’s declared program (see Chart B for example). All satisfactory completions, withdrawals, repeats, and failed courses at Humphreys University, and all credit hours transferred from other institutions count towards the 150% measure, regardless of whether the student received financial aid in previous quarters. Students who pursue multiple degrees, are likely to reach the maximum timeframe. In certain cases, the maximum timeframe may be adjusted upon receipt of an appeal. Regardless, of maximum timeframe status, students are not eligible for additional financial aid beyond completion of their degree requirements.
  At the end of each quarter all periods of enrollment are reviewed, including quarters during which no financial aid was received. Students who do not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards are emailed notification of their appropriate SAP status. Furthermore, students who fail to meet SAP standards are notified of their potential ineligibility to receive further financial aid and the options available to them.

Audits Classes taken for audit are not considered in SAP calculations.

Remedial/Developmental Courses A student may receive federal financial aid for a maximum of 45 attempted credit hours of remedial/developmental coursework. Remedial/developmental coursework beyond 45 units will not count towards financial aid enrollment status or cost of attendance but will count toward maximum timeframe.

Repeated Coursework A student may receive financial aid for repeating courses. If a student retakes a previously passed course, financial aid can be used for only one repeat of the course. A failed course may be repeated until passed. Courses that are repeated are used in the calculation of SAP eligibility.

Transfer Credit Units accepted for transfer from another institution will be considered as attempted units, as well as credit attempted in the computation of PACE.

A student with unforeseen, documentable extenuating circumstances who has been denied financial aid due to SAP status may appeal in writing by completing the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Packet. The entire packet should be returned to the Student Services Department along with the supporting documentation and a written statement by Friday of the 1st week of the quarter following disqualification.

Written statement submitted with the Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal should follow the format below:

1. Explain the situation which caused unsatisfactory academic performance.
2. Explain how life circumstances have changed or what steps have been taken to support the efforts to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress.
3. Explain how these changes or steps will ensure academic success if the appeal is approved.

Appeals are reviewed by the Academic Policies Committee. Only those appeals that include the aforementioned documentation will be considered. Examples of circumstances for an appeal that will be considered include unexpected injury or illness of the student, death of a close family member, or other unforeseen extenuating circumstances. The Student Services Department will respond in writing to an appeal within one week of the Committee’s decision.

If a student’s appeal is approved, he/she will be placed on Financial Aid Probation and will be provided an SAP Academic Plan. While on Financial Aid Probation, the student is eligible to receive financial aid for one quarter. To be eligible for financial aid for subsequent quarters, the student must meet the terms of the SAP academic plan. For all students on Financial Aid Probation this includes:

• Satisfactorily complete all courses attempted during the quarter; and
• Maintain a minimum quarter GPA of 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate).

Students who are on Financial Aid Probation due to maximum timeframe must also:

• Complete their degree within the time frame determined by their appeal; and
• Follow the academic plan submitted with their appeal.

The appeal approval may include additional requirements.

Failure to meet the requirements specified by the SAP academic plan will result immediate disqualification of financial aid eligibility. To re-establish financial aid eligibility, all academic deficiencies must be eliminated by completing the required number of credit hours necessary to meet 2/3 (66.67%) pace and/or complete enough credit hours to achieve the minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 cumulative GPA (graduate), at the student’s expense.

Per federal regulation, if a student fails an academic plan, he or she may not be granted an additional plan. In cases where a new, unexpected, extenuating, and documented circumstance exists, a new SAP appeal may be considered. The extenuating circumstance in the new appeal cannot be the same as the circumstance outlined in the previous appeal. The new circumstance must also have occurred within the quarter for which the academic plan was failed. Even in this latter case, an additional approval to receive financial aid is not guaranteed.

All information is subject to change based on changes to federal law, regulation, or Humphreys University policy and procedure. If changes are made, students must abide by the new policy. Note: Due to changes in federal regulations, the described Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy became effective the 2011-2012 award year.

The book voucher timeframe generally begins finals week and ends Friday of the second week of the following quarter. For example, if a book voucher is needed for the fall quarter, it may be requested starting finals week of the summer quarter through Friday of the second week of the fall quarter. Book vouchers are only applicable for purchases made on our virtual bookstore eCampus.

To be eligible for a book voucher, a student must meet the following requirements:

1. Have excess financial aid awarded and accepted after tuition costs are subtracted from his/her financial aid package sufficient to cover the book voucher request.
2. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
3. Be registered for classes at least half time (6-8 units, undergraduate and law students; 4 units, master’s students) for the upcoming term.
4. Have no overdue balance on his/her account or have been approved for an exception to register with an outstanding balance.
5. Funds must not be set for disbursement within 2 business days of the book voucher request.

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Work Study Program
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
• Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan
• Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
• Cal Grants A, B, or C
• Institutional Awards
• Other Scholarships

1. Submit a Book Voucher Request Form to Student Services Department for the amount needed to purchase all required books and supplies. Book Vouchers Request Form is available on the Humphreys University website and in Student Services Department.
2. Student Services will review the student’s account and approve or deny the request.
3. An e-mail notification will be sent to the student’s Humphreys University e-mail account indicating the date on which the book voucher will be available.

By using a book voucher, the student is authorizing Humphreys University to deduct all book charges from any amount of financial aid refund due to him/her. Financial Aid awards will be reduced because of these charges. The student is responsible to pay all book purchase charges not covered by financial aid credit at the time of purchase. This credit is for educational expenses associated only with classes in which the student is currently enrolled. Only the books required according to the student’s class schedule will be sold. Students are not permitted to purchase books for other students. Misuse of financial aid credit is in violation of federal regulations.

1. 1. Authorized book vouchers will be available to eligible students beginning finals’ week of every quarter.
   2. If a student’s financial aid eligibility changes or his/her awards require re-calculation due to a change in units, the student is responsible for the balance created on his/ her student account from this book voucher.
   3. If a student does not receive his/her financial aid or withdraws prior to receiving his/her financial aid, all outstanding charges including the books charged will be his/her responsibility.

The University has set the financial aid census date for Friday of the sixth week of the term. The census date is when enrollment for a term becomes official for financial aid purposes. Through this date Financial Aid is revised to match a student’s enrollment status. The University’s Academic Census date and Financial Aid Census date are not the same.

Humphreys University disburses Federal Direct Loans in two quarterly installments; the first installment is scheduled for new/returning students 30 days after the quarter start date, and the second installment is scheduled for the sixth week of the quarter.

Undergraduate new and returning new students are subject to a 30-day disbursement delay as a condition of admittance.

Graduate student installments disbursement:

• Master Students: Week 3 and Week 6
• Law Students: Week 1 and Week 6

​University will be disbursed to the student in the form of a refund check. Typically, a credit balance of financial aid occurs when the second installment of financial aid is disbursed to a student’s account.

Aid refunds are processed within 14 days of the student account reaching a credit balance status. If a student’s financial aid file is complete and eligibility conditions are met, their aid will be disbursed and a financial aid refund will be processed; a check will be issued by mail in week 7 of the quarter to the student’s primary address as specified in Populi. Financial aid funds include federal and state grants, scholarships, and Federal Direct Loans (DL funds). DL Funds must be repaid according to the conditions found within a student’s Master Promissory Note. It is possible for students who have received a refund to still owe a balance to the University. Changes in the student course load, charges added after a refund is generated, or a balance from a prior aid year or quarter that cannot be paid with current funds are all reasons a student may receive a refund but still have a balance and a hold on their account.

Humphreys University does not hold (credit balances) excess Title IV Funds.

Complete the 2022/23 FAFSA to attend anytime throughout the 2022/23 year (July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023). The 2022/23 FAFSA will collect 2020 income and tax information and will be available on October 1, 2021. The FAFSA will decide whether both the parent’s and the student’s income and assets must be reported.

Complete the 2023/24 FAFSA to attend anytime throughout the 2023/24 year (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024). The 2023/24 FAFSA will collect 2021 income and tax information and will be available on October 1, 2022. The FAFSA will decide whether both the parent’s and the student’s income and assets must be reported.

A student with unforeseen, documentable extenuating circumstances who has been suspended due to SAP status may appeal in writing by completing the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Packet. The entire packet should be returned to the Student Services Department along with the supporting documentation and a written statement by Friday of the 1st week of the quarter following suspension.

A student with unforeseen, documentable extenuating circumstances who has been suspended due to SAP status may appeal in writing by completing the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Packet. The entire packet should be returned to the Student Services Department along with the supporting documentation and a written statement by Friday of the 1st week of the quarter following suspension.

Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Financial Aid Information

Humphreys University
Student Services
6650 Inglewood Avenue
Stockton, California 95207
Phone: 209-235-2903
Email: student.services@humphreys.edu

Federal Student Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations

A conviction for any offense, during a period of enrollment for which a student was receiving Title IV, HEA Program (federal) funds, under any federal law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs may result in the loss of eligibility for any Title IV, HEA grant, loan or work-study assistance (HEA Sec. 484(r)(1)); (20 U.S.C. 1091(r)(1)).

Preferred Lender List and Arrangements

Humphreys University does not recommend, promote or endorse lenders for private education loans.

Student Loan Code of Conduct

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of August 14, 2008 includes provisions requiring institutions participating in Title IV programs publish a code of conduct which describes prohibited practices related to loan provisions.

Humphreys University is committed to providing students and their families with the best information and processing alternatives available regarding student borrowing. In support of this and in an effort to rule out any perceived or actual conflict of interest between Humphreys University officers, employees, or agents and education loan lenders, Humphreys University has adopted the following guidelines:

• Humphreys University does not participate in any revenue sharing arrangements with any lender.

• Humphreys University does not permit any officer, employee or agent of the school who is employed in the financial aid office or is otherwise involved in the administration of education loans to accept any gifts of greater that a nominal value from any lender or guarantor or servicer.  A “gift” is defined as any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, or other item having monetary value of more than a de minimis amount. However, a gift does not include (1) a brochure, workshop, or training using standard materials relating to a loan, default aversion, or financial literacy, such as a brochure, workshop or training; (2) food, training, or informational material provided as part of a training session designed to improve the service of a lender, guarantor, or servicer if the training contributes to the professional development of the institution’s officer, employee or agent; (3) favorable terms and benefits on an education loan provided to a student employed by the institution if those terms and benefits are comparable to those provided to all students at the institution; (4) entrance and exit counseling as long as the institution’s staff are in control of the counseling and the counseling does not promote the services of a specific lender; (5) philanthropic contributions from a lender, guarantor, or servicer that are unrelated to education loans or any contribution that is not made in exchange for advantage related to education loans, and; (6) State education grants, scholarships, or financial aid funds administered by or on behalf of a State.

• Humphreys University does not permit any officer or financial aid office employee (or employee or agent who otherwise has responsibilities with respect to education loans) to accept from a lender, or an affiliate of any lender, any fee, payment, or other financial benefit as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or contract to provide services to or on behalf of a lender relating to education loans.

• Humphreys University does not steer borrowers to particular lenders or delays loan certifications. Humphreys University will not assign a lender to any first-time borrower through financial aid packaging or any other means except in the case of Direct Lending. The borrower has the right to choose any lender to borrow private loans to finance his or her education.   In addition, Humphreys University will not refuse to certify, or delay the certification, of any loan based on the borrower’s selection of a particular lender or guaranty agency.

• Humphreys University will not request or accept from any lender any offer of funds to be used for private education loans, including funds for an opportunity pool loan, to students in exchange for the institution providing concessions or promises to a lender regarding providing the lender with

1. A specified number of loans made, insured, or guaranteed under this title;
2. A specified loan volume of such loans; or
3. A preferred lender arrangement for such loans.

An “opportunity pool loan” is defined as a private education loan made by a lender to a student (or the student’s family) that involves a payment by the institution to the lender for extending credit to the student.

• Humphreys University will not request or accept any assistance from any lender with call center staffing or financial aid office staffing, except that a lender may provide professional development training, educational counseling materials (as long as the materials identify the lender that assisted in preparing the materials), or staffing services on a short-term, nonrecurring basis during emergencies or disasters.

• Any Humphreys University employee who is employed in the financial aid office, or employee who otherwise has responsibilities with respect to education loans or financial aid who serves on an advisory board, commission, or group established by a lender, guarantor, or group of lenders or guarantors, is prohibited from receiving anything of value from the lender, guarantor, or group of lenders or guarantors, except for reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred by the employee for serving on such advisory board, commission, or group.

Voter Registration

Humphreys University encourages all students to participate in local, state, and national elections.  As part of our responsibility to promote good citizenship, as well as good scholarship, the university urges all students to register to vote.  You can find voter information specific to your state of residence at Register & Vote in Your State.

During our December 21, 2021, regularly scheduled visit, the WSCUC accrediting team concluded that Humphreys University should be placed on warning status. WSCUC recommended that Humphreys University:

• Establish improved budgeting, organizational, and governing systems for the university.
• Involve more staff and faculty in decision making.
• Be more transparent in communication with WSCUC.
• Use institutional data more effectively.

Although the WSCUC Commission found that Humphreys University had made progress with its changes and updates, the warning status remained after a February 2023 special visit.

Humphreys University has not lost its accreditation. A warning status does not mean that the university has lost its accreditation. Students’ status within the university is not affected. Anyone who has questions regarding HU’s accreditation may contact Matthew Reynolds, Accreditation Liaison Officer, by email at matthew.reynolds@humphreys.edu.

HU leadership responded immediately by assembling a faculty-driven WSCUC task force, to meet the items noted, ensuring the university returns to compliance before the specified time.  HU continues to strengthen the important work that it has completed thus far in response to these concerns.

HU has:

• Expanded and clarified a robust shared governance system for faculty, staff, administration, and the Board of Trustees.
• Brought all academic programs into WSCUC compliance.
• Implemented Board of Trustees development activities to ensure and strengthen its effectiveness.
• Created and implemented an inclusive, bottom-up annual budgeting process.
• Updated its institutional strategic plan with broad inclusion and input of campus. constituents, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and trustees.
• Strengthened effective pathways for internal communications.
• Integrated and enhanced data collection and analysis to facilitate insightful decision making.
• Implemented a university-wide and inclusive annual budgeting process.
• Strengthened academic quality and effectiveness by creating and filling a Provost position.

HU has two years to demonstrate that actions taken since the accreditation visit have been effective. In spring 2024, officials from WSCUC will return to campus to verify compliance.

Students at Drivon School of Law pursue their studies in the evenings on ground or synchronously via Zoom and become attorneys upon passing the California General Bar Examination and the Multi-state Professional Responsibility Examination administered by the committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. The course of study prescribed by the faculty complies with rules regulating accreditation of law schools in California by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.

Prospective attorneys must learn substantive law and how to use the skills of the profession. The case method of instruction, with classroom presentations, is the primary means of instruction, with research and written exercises supplementing the learning process.

Admissions to the practice of law within the State of California is regulated by the Committee of Bar Examiners the State Bar of California. Students who plan to seek admission to the practice of law are required to register with the State Bar of California within 90 days after beginning study at a law school. Register as a law student with the State Bar online at www.calbar.ca.gov.

Prospective applicants and students are encouraged to visit the State Bar of California’s website to view Humphreys University Drivon School of Law passage rates.

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Study at, or graduation from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the bar examination or be licensed to practice law in jurisdictions other than California. A student who intends to seek licensure to practice law outside of California at any time during their career should contact the admitting authority for information regarding its education and licensure requirements prior to enrolling at this law school.