Federal regulations require that financial aid funds be applied only to courses that count toward a student’s declared major and degree requirements. This process, known as Course Program of Study (CPOS) is designed to ensure financial aid supports timely degree completion.
Under CPOS guidelines, courses that do not apply to a student’s program of study are not eligible for federal or state financial aid funding.
Moving forward in Fall 2026, students who enroll in a course that does not align with their declared major will receive an email notification and see an alert posted on their Financial Aid Dashboard prompting them to review their schedule.
We strongly encourage students to work closely with their academic advisor when registering to ensure all courses apply toward their degree requirements.
For additional information and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the Course Program of Study FAQ section in the Sycamore Root.
