Course Program of Study (CPOS)

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Federal financial aid can generally pay only for courses that count toward your declared Yavapai College degree or certificate.

What is Program of Study (POS) vs Course Program of Study (CPOS)?

Program of Study (POS) is the specific degree or certificate you are taking classes toward and will earn at graduation. The Program of Study must be financial aid eligible in order to receive federal financial aid.

Course Program of Study (CPOS) credits apply to your declared Program of Study, helping you earn credits toward your degree and move closer to graduation. It is a federal requirement that only CPOS credits be considered when determining federal financial aid eligibility.

CPOS does not always impact your eligibility for state or institutional financial aid such as Yavapai College Foundation scholarships, private scholarships, private loans, etc.

*Note: Not all Programs of Study are financial aid eligible. Some repeat credits, while they may be CPOS, are not eligible for financial aid. You should consult with an Academic Advisor and the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions.

CPOS FAQ

When is the last day to make changes to my enrollment to potentially impact CPOS?

Changes to enrollment must be made prior to the Financial Aid freeze (a snapshot of your account) date. Please consult the Academic Calendar for the freeze date. Your federal financial aid eligibility will be based off this snapshot. After that, changes to your enrollment will not be considered for CPOS purposes. An exception would be completely beginning your enrollment for “POT” (Part of Term) or “late start” after the freeze date for that term.

When is the last day to make changes to my Program of Study to potentially impact CPOS?

Changes to enrollment must be made prior to the Financial Aid freeze (a snapshot of your account) date. Please consult the Academic Calendar for the freeze date. Your Federal financial aid eligibility will be based off this snapshot. Do not wait until the last minute to submit updates as Program of Study changes are not immediate. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their degree/certificate accurately reflects their current enrollment and that any updates are submitted in sufficient time to allow for processing. The last day to update your Program of Study is the last day to add classes for the full term. We recommend program changes/updates be submitted 10 business days before the beginning of the term, at the latest.