Course Program of Study (CPOS)

CPOS is a federal requirement that ensures financial aid is only applied to courses that count toward your officially declared degree program. This includes federal aid such as Pell Grants, Direct Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized), and Federal Work-Study.

To remain eligible for financial aid, students must enroll only in courses that apply directly to their degree requirements. Courses that do not count toward your program, such as non-required electives, WILL NOT be covered by federal financial aid.

Enrolling in courses that are not part of your program of study may result in:

• A reduction in financial aid
• Cancellation of financial aid
• A balance owed to the college

What You Should Do

To avoid any disruption to your financial aid, we strongly encourage you to:

• Review your Degree Audit (DegreeWorks)
• Confirm your declared major/program is correct
• Meet with your academic advisor before registering
• Ensure all registered courses apply to your degree plan

If you plan to change your major, the change must be completed before the Census Date of the semester to ensure accurate financial aid eligibility.