Probation/Suspension Policy
In accordance with the eligibility requirements of the Federal Government, these procedures will be applied to the entire EICC academic history of each Military/Veteran applicant, regardless of whether that student received any financial assistance for the prior term(s). Academic records will be reviewed every semester.
Minimum Veterans Administration Academic Progress Standards
A student’s academic progress is assessed after each term. A student is expected to
complete the appropriate minimum number of credit hours outlined below and earn a
minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00.
Enrollment status after the 10th class day (or 5th day of summer term)
- Full time (12+) hours
- Half or three –quarter time (6-11 hours)
- Less than half-time (1-5 hours)
Minimum number of hour’s a student must complete for that term
- 8 semester hours
- 6 semester hours
- All hours enrolled that semester
Veterans Administration Probation
A student will be placed on Veterans Administration Probation the first term that
he/she fails to meet the minimum standards outlined above. A student placed on Veterans
Administration Probation:
- Is eligible to receive Veterans Administration benefits
- Must achieve at least a 2.00 semester GPA for his/her probationary term
- Must complete at least the minimum number of hours based on his/her enrollment status, as outlined above, for his/her probationary term..
A probationary student who has earned at least the minimum number of credit hours
and semester GPA required, but does not meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement
of 2.00, will continue to be on Veterans Administration Probation.
Veterans Administration Suspension
A probationary student who fails to earn the minimum semester GPA of 2.0 will be placed
on Veterans Administration Suspension.
A student on Veterans Administration Suspension:
- Is not eligible to receive Veterans Administration benefits
- Is required to do one-term absence (not including the summer session), may be re-admitted on probation until student is able to meet minimum standards
Appeals of Veterans Administration Suspension
A student may submit a written appeal if there are extenuating circumstances such
as; serious illness, death of a relative, job changes, etc. that prevented the student
from meeting the minimum standards. Documentation will be expected, please notify
your institution’s Certifying Official as soon as possible.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy,
please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator,
Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801,
563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475,
Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.